CPSIA - Labeling as "For Ages 13+"

[Jammersage]

Since the new CPSIA law is currently written to include any items for "children under age 12", maybe we should all start labeling our items "For Ages 13+" , no matter what it is, and just let the buyer/parent decide if they want to hand it over to their baby. :) haha

Anyone with me?

-JammerSage

[Former_Member]

Thats a great idea.

[SouthamptonCreations]

that will not work - if it looks like a child could use it then it is not allowed

[krtwood]

Won't work.

A “children’s product” means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. In determining whether a consumer product is primarily intended for a child 12 years of age or younger, the following factors will be considered:

* A statement by the manufacturer about the intended use of the product, including a label on the product if such statement is reasonable.
* Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion or advertising as appropriate for use by children 12 years of age or younger.
* Whether the product is commonly recognized by consumers as being intended for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.
* The Age Determination Guidelines issued by the Commission staff in September 2002, and any successor to such guidelines.

[Former_Member]

The CPSIA has the authority to decide what is a children's product. The label doesn't matter. :(

[Former_Member]

I stand by my "This is an un-enforceable regulation" belief.

Who is going to decide what someone 12 and under would want? It can't be use - every product in the world "could" be used by a 12 year old. Toys, computers, alcohol, etc.

It's a reasonableness test - and I'd love to see how they're going to monitor/enforce it.

[Former_Member]

sorry, won't work. it's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

[peachypendants]

krtwood - thanks for posting that blurb again. I was looking for it. Guess I need to start by labeling, and being careful with packaging, labeling, advertising, etc.

Scrabble pendants could go either way, I think.

[Former_Member]

I think it depends on the product. For example, baby clothes won't get by with that type of disclaimer. But I think collectible stuffed animals, like very expensive teddy bears, porcelain dolls, etc., may be OK, because they are not expected to be or usually used by children under 12.

[Jammersage]

Dang. Those crazy politicians are so sneaky. :)

[1OrangeDogStudio]

I've all riled up all day about this. I have written to my senator and congressmen...twice today about this CPSIA bs. What krtwood and allthenumbers said is true...i have also read the act. if you would like to have a copy, convo me and i will give you the link.

I am so pissed off about this, I could eat nails! (anybody got any salt and pepper?)

[Former_Member]

so what if my products are actually intended for people aged 13+? would a disclaimer/tag/label be enough?

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

Then don't put anything cutesy, babyish, childish in any part of the verbage, photography, or imply it anywhere. Don't make the product in anyway that would appeal to 12 and under.

[theArtisanry]

I actually read some of "The Age Determination Guidelines issued by the Commission staff in September 2002, and any successor to such guidelines."

There are very few things that aren't potentially for children under the age of 13 based on these documents. All the sellers of clothing for the popular adult collectible Blythe dolls would have their doll clothing considered as requiring testing under the governmental definition, for one example. Any sellers of miniatures, whether intended for children or not. Games ditto, all sorts of softies and plushies, ditto. any sort of jewelry, ditto.

Basically if it is something that a child or preteen might find appealing, even if it is not "cute" it still could fall under the law

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

So where is our bailout??????

[Former_Member]

Someone earlier suggested putting stickers with naughty pictures on all our products and calling them "adult content". I still like that idea.

[Former_Member]

FayeMaloneDesigns says:
So where is our bailout??????
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Welfare...?

[Former_Member]

Whether it holds up or not, I've labelled mine "over 12s" and have a section stating that.

such a shame.

[Former_Member]

i don't think it will protect you if you sell primarily children items.

i will be putting up a sign that references the law and says my items are NOT intended for those under 13 at my booths this summer, just to CMA.

i can't WAIT to see what a fuss this causes at the summer shows, so many already fly "under the radar" but there are a LOT of things geared to kids where i sell.