MS HB175

Bans manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from selling children's products containing lead at more than 0.009 percent by weight (90 parts per million), cadmium at more than 0.004 percent by weight (40 parts per million), or phthalates at more than 0.10 percent by weight (1,000 parts per million), effective July 1, 2015.

Allows the Department of Environmental Quality, in consultation with the Department of Health, to reduce the lead threshold 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 products, sleep aids, children's clothing, and child car seats.

Exempts specific product categories from the ban including batteries, electronic devices, sporting equipment, bicycles, chemistry sets, video games, and pocket knives.

Defines "children's cosmetics" and "children's jewelry" as products made for, marketed to, or sold in locations targeting children under age 12.