Ottakee Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 This is good news, this law seems to be hurting so many people without causing problems for those who started the problems in the first place (manufacturers who knowingly manufactured products with harmful lead levels, especially Chinese manufacturers). I hope they give this law a complete redo ... Obviously the intention was good, but the reality is not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My children are actually old enough that, with this change, I'm no longer as concerned with how it impacts me individually. HOWEVER, let's not forget the burden it puts on the small business owner that manufacturers toys and clothing for children. This law will still shut a lot of them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I saw that last night. Thanks for posting it. Also, we received word from eBay that they would assume liability for anything sold on their site; whereas Amazon independently insists that books have to be certified despite what the CPSC says. I'm still deeply concerned about this legislation and it's impact on crafters and small presses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I believe it is another practice to put people out of small business and more dependent on the work force and gov't. While I understand this legislation I am not for it at all. I believe it is another tactic of making us more dependent on the gov't. Holly (who is getting ready to duck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Resellers do not have to test, according to the CPSC press release, but they are "not allowed to sell anything that contains lead" and "should avoid selling anything that may contain contain." I personally don't see that as releasing them from the law. If you look at things that have been recalled in the past year (ex: black and white number lines and clear plastic rulers sold to public schools) you know that there is no way possible - without testing - to know what may or may not contain lead. Resellers can't, say, just avoid things that are painted bright red. How can they know what may or may not contain lead? Sellers of used children’s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards. The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 :iagree: I believe it is another practice to put people out of small business and more dependent on the work force and gov't. While I understand this legislation I am not for it at all. I believe it is another tactic of making us more dependent on the gov't. Holly (who is getting ready to duck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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