Comments on: What materials are exempt from CPSIA lead testing? http://www.whatisthecpsia.com/cpsia-basics/what-materials-are-exempt-from-cpsia-lead-testing Explaining the Facts and Dispelling the Myths about the CPSIA Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:15:32 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Wacky Hermit http://www.whatisthecpsia.com/cpsia-basics/what-materials-are-exempt-from-cpsia-lead-testing/comment-page-1#comment-315 Wacky Hermit Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:42:22 +0000 http://www.whatisthecpsia.com/?p=486#comment-315 If you feel this statement is misleading, take it to the CPSC. In their guidance document they specifically said that they were considering adhesives used in bindings to be inaccessible. I was surprised that they would make such a statement knowing, as you noted, that adhesives are sometimes visible and touchable at the top and bottom of the binding. But that's what they said. Also, post-1985 books are still covered by the stay of enforcement until February 2010, adhesives, laminates, and all. (Book-plus books, spiral bound etc. are not covered by the stay.) If you feel this statement is misleading, take it to the CPSC. In their guidance document they specifically said that they were considering adhesives used in bindings to be inaccessible. I was surprised that they would make such a statement knowing, as you noted, that adhesives are sometimes visible and touchable at the top and bottom of the binding. But that’s what they said.

Also, post-1985 books are still covered by the stay of enforcement until February 2010, adhesives, laminates, and all. (Book-plus books, spiral bound etc. are not covered by the stay.)

]]> By: Caroline http://www.whatisthecpsia.com/cpsia-basics/what-materials-are-exempt-from-cpsia-lead-testing/comment-page-1#comment-254 Caroline Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:27:41 +0000 http://www.whatisthecpsia.com/?p=486#comment-254 I think your statement that "All books printed after 1985 are considered to be made of exempt materials." is a bit misleading. Many books produced today have adhesive's exposed on the top and bottom of the binding. That's not to say anyone was sloppy with the glue and its dripping out, but it is exposed. Also, many paperback trade books are covered in a laminate. Thus, A LOT of books produced today will require some testing and certification. I think your statement that “All books printed after 1985 are considered to be made of exempt materials.” is a bit misleading. Many books produced today have adhesive’s exposed on the top and bottom of the binding. That’s not to say anyone was sloppy with the glue and its dripping out, but it is exposed. Also, many paperback trade books are covered in a laminate. Thus, A LOT of books produced today will require some testing and certification.

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