What is the CPSIA?

Here is a list of materials that you do not have to send to a laboratory in order to prove that they are lead-free.

Many handmade goods are still in stores for a variety of reasons.  Here are some to consider:

The stay of enforcement for testing and certification until Feb 2010 has afforded many companies the opportunity to get their plans in place. They are determining how they will proceed if the  requirements do not change. Many of them [...]

Some items that have failed the lead limit in XRF testing are the following:

Rhinestones
Some pewter buttons and other objects with pewter
Some pearlized buttons
Some buttons
Some types of orange felt
Some zippers
Some snaps on baby bodysuits/onesies
Some vinyl products

Please note: This is not a comprehensive list but one that has been gathered from those in the CPSIA community who [...]

If you are concerned about the safety of an item, it is best to refer to the CPSC recall list.
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CPSIA does not currently provide exemptions for either specific products or for specific organizations. Non-for-profits are required to comply with the law and many have already stopped accepting donations due to the associated liability.
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While there hasn’t been a large level of mainstream media coverage, there is a fair amount of video clips from the various hearings and other relevant events. To view a compilation of CPSIA-related videos, please click here.
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