For those of you interested in the topic, Monday is the deadline for
comments to CPSC regarding the new regulations. For those of you unfamiliar
with it, its a new set of laws aimed at preventing the recent massive toy
recalls and illnesses associated with lead or toxin -containing children's
toys. However, while this is great, the requirement also will apply to
small time businesses (i.e. hand-crafters). The testing fees will
essentially drive them out of business. If you think hand-made options for
children's toys and clothing are important, and believe in supporting small
business, please send a comment to the CPSC and perhaps CC your
congressman. The legislation takes effect this February.
From the Storque on Etsy.com:
*This coming Monday, January 5*, is the deadline for comments to the CPSC.
The *CPSC has asked for comments* regarding component testing and natural
materials exemptions! This is our chance to speak directly to the CPSC and
push them to include these important additions in the CPSIA/provide your
personal feedback on anything that hasn't been touched on. Here is the link
to the CPSC forms.<http://www.cpsc.gov/
3 comments:
I so hope that the comments and petitions change this! I have been following this closely and have signed a petition and also left comments. Thank you for sharing this, G!! xx
If the bill passes, we'll just have to create a handmade toy black market! Or market everything as a dog toy and with the words "wink wink" beside them.
Freaks me right out, I tell ya! Another off shoot of it was the top story tonight on USA Today news. Dang it!
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