there have also been issues of toy safety regarding lead paint. some toy factories, when projects become too large for them to handle, outsource production to other less known factories, often in other countries. recently, there were some in china that america had to send back. the subcontractors may not be watched as closely and sometimes use improper manufacturing methods. the u.s. government, along with mass market stores, is now moving towards requiring companies to submit their products to testing before they end up on shelves.