What is the CPSIA?

If your product has multiple pieces, you do not need to label each piece.

Products are exempt from labeling when it is not “practicable” to label them.

“Permanent” means reasonably expected to “remain on the product during the useful life of the product.”

While it is known in the screen printing industry that some inks do contain phthalates, a product must be tested for phthalates only if it falls into one of the two categories cited by the CPSIA: a toy intended for a child 12 or younger, or a “child care article” intended for children 3 and [...]

The CPSIA applies to all products intended for children under 12 regardless of the materials used to produce the product. There are certain materials that can be used for which the CPSC has stated manufacturer’s do not risk sanction or penalties (see Question number eight) from the Commission, but to date, there have been no [...]

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 [...]