or Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act signed into law on August 14, 2008.
Regardless of whether or not you make/sell products for Children under 12, this new law will effect you, and effect all children.
The CPSIA of 2008 will effect everyone who makes items for children under the age of 12, and everyone who buys products for children under the age of 12. In order to be in compliance with the new law, third-party testing and certification would be required for all products for children under 12, stating these items are lead-free and phthalates-free. Testing that is so expensive it is prohibitive to most of us. EVERY ITEM needs to have certification with it for all components including threads, zippers, buttons and fabrics! This would apply to all products inclusive of handmade items, vintage items, and any items made - either for sale or for free - for children (other than your own) under the age of 12.
Go after the foreign made stuff! Not only will this affect the small business person but also organizations that depend on donations of items such as blankets from crafters that make them for the needy. Don't sit idle as it won't go away just by us wishing it so.
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Great post. We've missed you, it's nice to see you back.
And when you said this..."Not only will this affect the small business person but also organizations that depend on donations of items such as blankets from crafters that make them for the needy." ...Wow. Great point, I hadn't even considered that aspect until now.
Thank you for spreading the word to your readers.
this is really a crazy idea! Who came up with it in the first place? I understand the concern for lead in toys, but this is way over the top. All it does it hurt the children and poor!
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