CPSIA info at http://www.whatisthecpsia.com
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The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act was passed Aug 2008 to protect children ages 12 and under from unsafe toys & garments containing hazardous parts & toxic lead paint. The law also affects children's books printed pre-1985 & kids' ATVs.

Testing for lead is cost prohibitive for small scale producers. Classic books are being thrown into landfills. Thrift shops are no longer selling children's clothing. Small handcrafters are being forced out of business. Even with a one year stay on testing & certification (two years for kids' ATVs) the CPSIA is creating a devastating financial impact in an already difficult economic climate.

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Channel Comments (5)
TriadGoodwill (9 months ago)
Thank you for subscribing to our channel.  And thank you for raising awareness of this issue.
handcraftivist (11 months ago)
Achivemore- there's some great info and CPSIA reform communities at the links I have in my description. Also, a woman in the fashion industry with numerous updates at Twitter-
user name is kfasanella
etsy has a message board on the CPSIA too. Let me know how it's going.
achivemore (11 months ago)
Hi! Good job on keeping up with the CSPC law. Can you help me find something on what it's going to do to ebay and etsy sellers? Thanx
handcraftivist (1 year ago)
Thanks, mamaslittlemonkeys! There has to be a way to protect the children from harmful contaminants but also protect the handcrafters and artisans from losing their livelihood.
mamaslittlemonkeys (1 year ago)
Thank you for doing this!!