New CPSIA Law...

Will have a HUGE negative affect on all of us. At first, I thought this new law regarding lead testing would only affect businesses that manufacture childrens products (toys, clothing...), but as it turns out, it will have much further reaching affects. As the law stands now, after February 10th, 2009, all children's products will have to endure lead testing before being sold. That includes all used items. You will not be able to resell your children's outgrown clothing or toys that were manufactured before February 10th, 2009- to a consignment store/sale, on eBay or even at a garage sale. In that same regard, you won't be able to buy your children these used items either- no toys or kids clothing at the thrift store! All homemade children's items, clothing, hairbows, would have to endure expensive testing to be able to be sold. This new law will affect all of us.

You can read more about it here:

http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/cpsia.html

http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/

http://www.fashion-incubator.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=32

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122696993087535701.html

Please, please, please write to your United States Congress Person and Senator to request changes in the CPSIA.

There is an online petition here, also:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/economicimpactsofCPSIA/index.html