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.

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Why does CPSIA affect more than just toys?

CPSIA requirements apply to all “children’s products” that are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  “Children’s products” according to the CPSIA law means anything that is marketed to or for children under 12 that isn’t already covered by another agency.
“Anything” includes more than just toys.  It means books, clothes, bicycles, pens, school supplies, [...]

Isn’t CPSIA needed due to the 2007 recalls for lead paint in toys?

Hearing about recalls on the news certainly is scary.  No one wants to find that their child’s favorite toy is making them sick.  However, there are many facts about the recalls that didn’t make it onto the news.
First, the recalls were voluntary.  That means that as soon as the company found out there was lead [...]