Monday, January 5, 2009
National Bankruptcy Day - February 10, 2009
CPSC & CPSIA new laws bad for myriad of items, not just childrens items
This will affect many of we sellers...not those that just sell children related items.The new CPSIA will affect many of us that sell ANY products that can be consider for children.
CBS Consumer Product Safety Commission news article.
Not just toys and jewelry, but clothing, room decor, school supplies, educational aids, art work, art supplies, pillows, books, bedding, items for babies and children under 12 (shampoo, body lotion, tooth paste with a popular teen star, a huge amount of products) etc. There are many collectibles that could be considered also.
I read on one forum that there are many collectors under the age of 12 for baseball cards, postage stamps, postcards, coins etc...these will need to be tested just as books for under 12 (used or new or those considered that a 12 year old might read) will need to be tested if they don't have the CPSC stamp of approval. I do not know the validity of the claim above for collectibles, but there were many up in arms about the cost of having every item tested so they would have the certificate required by the CPSC and the cost would put them out of business.
If an item is made for someone 12 & under to use it will be subject to the certified testing. If an item could be used by someone 12 & under..not necessarially made for a 12 year old and under, you might want to stop and look for the CPSC statement. (Example: Scooby Doo bedding)Even used clothing purchased for resales or vintage items will be subject to the testing. click here to read more
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