What is the CPSIA?

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 [...]

Starting August 14, 2009 every item produced for children under 12 on or after that date must adhere to the tracking and labeling provision of the CPSIA.
And for those who are wondering, under the current version of the law, even a child’s socks will need to have the required label.
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Retail inventory that was manufactured before August 14, 2009 is not required to meet the new permanent labeling requirements. It does, however, have to meet the lead and phthalate limits required by the CPSIA.
For more information, refer to the CPSC website.
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