MS HB1527

Prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from selling children's products containing lead exceeding 0.009 percent by weight (90 parts per million), cadmium exceeding 0.004 percent by weight (40 parts per million), or phthalates exceeding 0.10 percent by weight (1,000 parts per million), effective July 1, 2013.

Allows the Department of Environmental Quality, in consultation with the Department of Health, to reduce the lead limit to 0.004 percent by weight (40 parts per million) if determined feasible and necessary to protect children's health.

Defines "children's products" to include toys, children's cosmetics, children's jewelry, teething/sucking aids, sleep facilitators, children's clothing, and child car seats, with specific exclusions for batteries, electronic devices, sporting equipment, bicycles, and other items.

Defines "children's cosmetics" and "children's jewelry" as products made for, marketed to, or sold to children under twelve years old, including items represented as appropriate for children or sold in children's retail sections.