WILL CPSIA put STAY AT HOME MOM's WET BAGS out of business?? 12-11-2008

Stay at home mom Jamie Bird of Grand Rapids, Michigan has found success and an income hand sewing her popular "wet bags." But, will the cost of lead testing her products per CPSIA 2008 regulations force the entrepreneur out of business come February 10, 2009?

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From a broadcast on WWMT, December 11, 2008

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[achivemore]

The item's parts are the things that should be tested before it gets to the store for people to buy, the companies that make the stuff. This doesn't make sense. It's the responsability of the fabric company.

[TheyGrewAgain]

I don't think you understand, each batch made needs to have the finished product tested. So even if she sits down and makes 100 of the exact same thing, one needs to be sent off and a test done on all components: the fabric, the liner, the zipper, the thread, the label. Then that one batch is certified. It's cost prohibitive to small businesses.

Testing of the materials/components used prior to manufacture doesn't comply with the way the law is written.

[margotChasemkon]

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[passion4life13]

Just and idea, you may want to maket the item for adults. I think it has more areas of potential. I would think this would do well at a fitness center or hotels. It is a shame how hard it is to start a small business. Best wishes.

[Unklebillybob]

That is true. But that is now how the law is written. The worse part of this mess, is that on August 14, 2009, Public Law 110-314 will go into effect. And, The Mandatory-Third-Party-Testing is still in place. The average cost of that Third-Party-Test will be, as an average, $500 per test.

[XXLdreams]

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[HannahGray37]

I too work from home and sell my goods at crafts fairs etc. I started this out of need as my spouse and I both got laid off...Canada has yet to impose such a law, but no doubt it will affect us soon too.

[nekoheehee]

I have answers. I've been doing nothing but researching this legal rick roll sense i heard of it a few days ago. acording to the law (in pdf format on cpscdotgov the law is retroactive, meaning all toys will have to be taken of the shelves to be tested. the same goes for all children's clothing and books. book do include text books and ALL children's books in all US libraries. there's more but its a lot. I suggest going to the website to learn more.

[Nachum]

I'm with this woman. My wife works out of home the same way. It is a thoughtless law made by government bureaucrats who suck at the public trough on my dime.  I want them to fear losing their jobs. If we lose our jobs, I want the public officials who cost us our livelyhoods to get fired and or leave office.