I’ve had information that by August 14, retailers must have permanent labels on all of their children’s products – including information about when the item was manufactured – what location and what run – all the tee shirts that I have came from different times, and I have no clue as to when they were made, [...]
Update: We have found out that textiles have been excluded from the required testing – thus we have reinstated our Children’s Tee Shirts and Baby Bedding and Toddler Throws. Because we do not use snaps, zippers, and other possible lead enbellishments, and neither do the baby bedding – we will continue to offer them.
Since last mentioned, [...]
Here are 2 very good posts about the situation with CPSIA – the consumer protection law that goes into effect 10 Feb, regarding all products made for children 0-12 years of age. Not just toys…
Why Should I Care About CPSIA? from I See My Life
As The #CPSIA Turns from Happy Panda Baby
Write your congressman, keep up [...]
In 2007, large toy manufacturers who outsource their production to China and other developing countries violated the public’s trust. They were selling toys containing dangerously high lead content, unsafe small parts, and chemicals that made kids sick.
The United States Congress rightly recognized that the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) lacked the authority and staffing to prevent [...]