Comments for What is the CPSIA?

Comment on I make hand-knitted stuff, how does CPSIA affect me? by aj dimarucot

aj dimarucot — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:47:44 +0000

Based on the information here: http://www.cpsc.gov/BUSINFO/regsumsmallparts.pdf it seems like small parts on clothing are exempt from the Small Parts Regulation. Doesn’t that mean onesies or other pieces of with buttons are exempt from this rule?

Comment on Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED) by whimsicalwalney

whimsicalwalney — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:37:27 +0000

Ashley, thanks for the link. When we posted, there had been more recent information on phthalates and testing, and it was there that we thought they mentioned it too need not be tested if inaccessible. No such luck, it appears, because we cannot seem to find that statement again.

I have updated the post to reflect this information.

Comment on Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED) by Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:19:53 +0000

Inaccessible parts still require phthalates testing – http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/faq/108faq.html

Comment on Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED) by Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:19:16 +0000

Does anyone know where I can purchase stainless steel snaps? I can’t find them anywhere, and they seem like a great solution.

Comment on Who provides the GCC? by whimsicalwalney

whimsicalwalney — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:47:04 +0000

Yes, at this time, you would need to test and provide the necessary GCCs because you are the manufacturer as defined by the CPSC. In November, we should find out more about the testing options available to businesses and should component testing be allowed, you will be able to leverage some, if not all, of the GCCs from the larger manufacturers who provide the t-shirt blanks and printing services to you.

Comment on Who provides the GCC? by aj dimarucot

aj dimarucot — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:55:22 +0000

Hi there! I’m glad I found your website.

I own a company that sells baby clothes (onesies/tees) and have a local supplier/manufacturer produce them (we are based in Asia). Since I want to sell our products directly to US customers, I’ve started undergoing some third-party testing. Does this mean that I am responsible for providing the GCC? Assuming our products pass the testing?

Comment on I ship products from Canada, how am I affected by CPSIA? by aj dimarucot

aj dimarucot — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:40:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing this I’ve been wanting to find out the answer to it.

I live in Asia and sell baby products here in my country. I have actually started testing for our products locally in an accredited lab and will get results next week. After which, I’m not sure what happens.

Comment on Can I see some examples of what tracking labels look like? by Polkadot Patch Boutique

Polkadot Patch Boutique — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:57:13 +0000

Thank you, thank you for this post. We will be sharing this will all of our small batch vendors who are completely overwhelmed with how to begin creating these labels.

Comment on Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED) by Polkadot Patch Boutique

Polkadot Patch Boutique — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:54:57 +0000

This is a great reference for not only cloth diapers but really for most apparel manufacturers as well. Well done.

Comment on Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED) by Wacky Hermit

Wacky Hermit — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:09:53 +0000

Michelle: I agree; unfortunately, since the law wasn’t written using any logic of which I’m aware, there will be no way to suss out the logic behind it.