What is the CPSIA?

Before 1985, book printers were permitted to use lead in ink.  Some books printed before 1985 therefore might contain lead in the ink (although most do not).  Because CPSIA’s requirements apply to any children’s item regardless of its date of manufacture, it is now illegal to distribute used children’s books published before 1985 unless it [...]

While CPSIA does not require that books be destroyed specifically by burning, it leaves few viable options other than the destruction of books published before 1985 (all inks used in post-1985 publishing are known to be lead-free).  Because CPSIA-required testing destroys the book being tested, it is impossible for libraries and used book sellers to [...]