Disclaimer

This site is intended for peer-to-peer educational purposes only and is neither legal advice nor an official government site. If you have questions about how to comply with the CPSIA please consult a lawyer.

Questions?

If you have a CPSIA question you'd like us to answer please send it to info [at] whatisthecpsia [dot] com and we'll do our best to include it on the site.

Do I Have To Test And Comply With The CPSIA?

Due to the complexity of the CPSIA, many people are still wondering which parts of the testing and certification, if any, apply to them.
The Handmade Toy Alliance has therefore pulled together the flow chart below in order to provide businesses with straightforward information on what does or does not have to be tested under the [...]

Why does CPSIA affect clubs like 4H and Scouting?

Every patch, badge, craft item, etc. that is used in a 4H program or Scouting program is an item intended for children 12 and under and is thus subject to CPSIA’s requirements.  Insofar as CPSIA increases the cost of these items or makes them unavailable, these programs will be affected.  Many patch and badge makers, [...]