The Current Recall of Boy Scouts of America's Plastic Badges Does Not Affect Embroidered Insignia, Badges & Awards Produced by Lion Brothers Co...( OWINGS MILLS Md. Oct. 8 /PRNewswi...),Health

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ Lion Brothers is proud to be the leading supplier of Official Insignia for Boy Scouts of America, with a relationship that extends over 90 years. The embroidered badges and awards produced by Lion do not contain lead or other restricted substances.

As a global manufacturer, Lion Brothers maintains strict policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of restricted substances in any of its manufacturing processes. Lion tests materials prior to use and works closely with supply chain partners to ensure that raw materials utilized are in full safety compliance. "We are very aware that the safety precautions, policies and procedures we incorporate internally and with our global supply chain partners ensure that the 25 million youth who receive our products every year can wear these insignia and other badges proudly and without fear of issues of safety," said Susan Ganz, President & CEO.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1899, Lion Brothers Company Inc. is recognized as a world leader in embroidered emblems, applique. Serving more than 1600 companies around the world, Lion is proud to be a supplier of embroidered awards and insignia to organizations including Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA as well as US Government agencies Nike, Adidas, Puma, Champion, V.F. Imagewear and Reebok.

Wherever one goes throughout a day, Lion's products appear as identification or decoration on athletic apparel, fashion garments and uniforms. Lion Brothers is a privately owned, woman-owned business that operates manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China employing more than 500 individuals worldwide.