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world!!

OK I m sooooo annoyed by this,not because we have to do the testing, but because the testing is not so affordable, why would someone do this to little bussineses?
at least make it affordable!!
anyway, so I have a question for ya'll, I have all of these cute dresses, they are different colors, but they are ALL made of the same material..do I need to made it test in only one dress??
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Someone posted this site the other day:
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/manufacturers.html#q8
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thanks!
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Babies, hope you read the link. Yes, each garment you make would have to be tested, because you are using different fabrics and empelishments for each one. The pearls you put on the dresses are coated, so those must be lead in paint tested now, they do not qualify for the stay. See table A.
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empelishments = embellishments.

Sorry.
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yeah I will probably go bankrupt if i test every single bead:D
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Am I reading this correctly that materials made from the list of materials will not need to be tested or labeled?
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I believe that to be true, Purplemoon. Check with your fabric manufacturers to see if they have posted their test results/certification online. For example, Michael Moore Fabrics has done so. I printed the info for my files, just in case. Also, eco-fi (felt) has statements online about compliance, etc.

However - beads, buttons, metal parts like zippers, etc are NOT listed as allowed.

I decided to consider it a design challenge to create something wonderful using ONLY the materials from the list. :)
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LuckyBlueLobster
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Michael Miller, maybe? :) Sorry!
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woow awesome!
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lol!
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From list B don't have to be tested, but they will not be exempt from labeling. That takes effect in Aug.
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Remember Table B is only for lead testing exclusion, and these exemptions may go away at any time if a new chairperson is appointed to head the CPSC / CPSIA. Keep in mind when the stay of testing is over, once you introduce anything to the final product that is not on Table B, you will have to test the entire item for lead not just the component that was not exempt.

If your products fall into these catergories you will have to test for phthalates (astromonically more expensive than the lead testing) :
"What products are covered by the prohibition on the use of phthalates?
Three phthalates, DEHP, DBP, and BBP, have been permanently banned in concentrations of more than 0.1% in “children’s toys” or “child care articles.”

A “children’s toy” is a product intended for a child 12 years of age or younger for use when playing. General use balls, bath toys/bath books, dolls and inflatable pool toys are examples of toys that are covered by the law and might contain phthalates. Bikes, playground equipment, musical instruments, and sporting goods (except for their toy counterparts) are not considered toys and therefore not affected by the ban.

A “child care article” is a product that a child 3 years of age and younger would use for sleeping, feeding, sucking or teething. Bibs, child placemats, child utensils, feeding bottles, cribs, booster seats, pacifiers and teethers are child care articles that are covered by the law and might contain phthalates.

Three additional phthalates, DINP, DIDP, and DnOP, have been prohibited in concentrations of more than 0.1% pending further study and review by the Commission and a group of outside experts. This interim prohibition applies to: (a) child care articles, and (b) toys that can be placed in a child’s mouth or brought to the mouth and kept in the mouth so that it can be sucked or chewed (for example: squeeze toys, teethers, bathtub toys and uninflated pool toys). " except from http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/manufacturers.html#q11
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Do I see a major market coming available for wood buttons???
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Maybe, but I don't think you can have a finish on the wood. Hmmmm...
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good idea though:D
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BabiesNtoddlersdress your dresses are beautiful! Can I make a small suggestion? I would add pagent to your tags and raise your prices. :)

Sorry to hyjack. lol
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Definitely adding pageant is a good idea. I'm not sure what to do with my shop, haven't had any sales for ages.

Sorry for adding to the hijack! ;-)
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thanks for the suggestions:D I wish I could maintain the prices low thoug..somehow people like expensive prices:D
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marking.
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