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Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vetoed the "safe toys bill," which would have banned certain flame retardants and phthalates from sale in the state.
In his veto message, Pawlenty said that "the prohibitions in this bill are not based on established science."
Phthalates (pronounced tha-lates) are considered a potential endocrine disruptor and are banned in the European Union until 2010, when the bans can be put up for review or renewal. — Mark Neuzil