What is the CPSIA?

Traditionally bound books are made of paper products, thread, and glue. Some books are bound with staples. Non-traditional books may contain a variety of components including plastic, textiles, or metal. While not an inclusive list, lead may be found in these components:
ink,
metal or plastic spiral bindings
staples
painted surfaces
screen printed surfaces
plastic components
vinyl
felt
adhesives
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No, an instant lead test kit does not measure the amount of lead (parts per million) therefore would not provide the necessary results for the GCC. In addition, if the law is not changed to allow either component testing or alternative testing types, sending your goods to a third-party lab will be required at some [...]

Lead testing for CPSIA can be done in different ways, depending on what kind of material is being tested and how much lead is in it.  CPSC is still in the process of defining how tests are to be done on various types of materials, so you will want to check the latest information on [...]

Of course, no one wants children to be harmed.  Consumer safety laws make it so that parents can be confident their children won’t be poisoned by their toys.
However, the biggest lead threat to children has NEVER been toys, apparel, books, or any of the other products affected by CPSIA.  70% of all lead poisoning cases [...]

Until the CPSIA, books have been largely unregulated.  In fact, the inclusion of books in the requirements of the CPSIA shocked the publishing industry. Under the law the way it is currently written, even self-publishers will have to have their books tested and provide test results, just like the books manufactured in the usual manner.
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