Do children’s books need lead testing?
Yes and no. The CPSC has recommended that books printed before 1985 be tested for lead because printing inks up till that date may have contained lead. Books printed after 1985 generally do not contain lead and have been exempted from 3rd party certified lead testing under certain conditions.
Regardless of printing date, novelty books, books with play value, and books containing non-exempt materials or printing methods require lead testing.
