After several children became ill while playing with toys imported from outside the U.S., medical researchers found several illegal chemicals, including lead in the paint. These toys were sold primarily through websites on the Internet. Which of the following agencies would most likely have jurisdiction over the problem with lead in the paint of children's toys?
A)Consumer Product Safety Commission
B)Children's Online Protection Act
C)Food and Drug Administration
D)Environmental Protection Agency
E)National Advertising Review Board

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for protecting consumers from potentially hazardous products, including children's toys. The CPSC has regulations in place to limit the amount of lead that can be in children's toys. Therefore, they would have jurisdiction over the problem with lead in the paint of children's toys. The Children's Online Protection Act (B) only deals with online privacy issues for children. The Food and Drug Administration (C) deals with regulating food, drugs, and medical devices. The Environmental Protection Agency (D) deals with protecting the environment and public health from pollution and other hazards. The National Advertising Review Board (E) is an industry self-regulatory organization that promotes truth and accuracy in advertising.

After Several Children Became Ill While Playing with Toys Imported