tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31674735.post8659981567726058847..comments2023-09-01T21:32:05.362-07:00Comments on Debi Ward Kennedy | Design Blog: What Is CPSIA and Why Is It BAD?Debi Ward Kennedy http://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31674735.post-39232976518056459742009-01-31T01:00:00.000-08:002009-01-31T01:00:00.000-08:00Here is some new news..they have granted a one yea...Here is some new news..they have granted a one year stay of testing requirements while they iron out some of the bugs in the Act. <BR/><BR/>from the site CPSC site:<BR/>"The stay of enforcement provides some temporary, limited relief to the crafters, children’s garment manufacturers and toy makers who had been subject to the testing and certification required under the CPSIA. These businesses will not need to issue certificates based on testing of their products until additional decisions are issued by the Commission. However, all businesses, including, but not limited to, handmade toy and apparel makers, crafters and home-based small businesses, must still be sure that their products conform to all safety standards and similar requirements, including the lead and phthalates provisions of the CPSIA.<BR/><BR/>Handmade garment makers are cautioned to know whether the zippers, buttons and other fasteners they are using contain lead. Likewise, handmade toy manufacturers need to know whether their products, if using plastic or soft flexible vinyl, contain phthalates. "<BR/><BR/>Here's the link:<BR/>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09115.html<BR/><BR/>Yea! This means they are listening to use...and I can continue to sell handknitted baby items in my shop!pedalpowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470754372766025694noreply@blogger.com