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CPSIA compliant alligator clips

does anyone know of a place I can get CPSIA compliant alligator clips for hair bows? I cover them with ribbon, but they're not completely enclosed. Anyone have any ideas?
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I get mine online from Hip Girl Boutique...you can download the test results from their website. Hope that helps!
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Fantastic! Thank you!
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Not all products need to be tested. Hair clips appear to be one of those that doesn't need to be. Weird, but headbands, some hats don't require it.
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GracefullyGirly, do you know if hair barrette need to be tested? Where did you read that they don't need to be?
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GracefullyGirly

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Not all products need to be tested. Hair clips appear to be one of those that doesn't need to be. Weird, but headbands, some hats don't require it.
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Can you show me where it says that in the CPSIA?
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GracefulGirly--Unfortunately you are misinformed.

The metal components used in making hair accessories (clippies, barrettes, headbands, French barrettes, bobby pins, alligator clips, etc) absolutely need to be tested for lead to comply with CPSIA regulations. The ribbon on the bows, headbands and clippies is an exempt product if it is a woven ribbon and doesn't have screen-printed inks applied on top. Everything else (metal components, adhesives, non-slip grips, embellishments) have to comply with CPSIA regulations for lead and pthalate.
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Hair Hardware is a great resource for hair accessory components and you can download all compliance certificates after purchase. Hope that helps!
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sweetbird, You're right, I was be misinformed. I just found where I read it in the forums but I missed a crucial point made by you, in fact. Funny.

"If I read the CPSIA information correctly, some items are exempt from the labels...like items exclusively worn on the head (headbands, hair clips, hats... except if the product is made of wool.) CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG jewelrydesignsbyME!"

It was labels, not testing. In my excitement I misunderstood. No such luck! And, thanks, I didn't feel slammed to bits by you for being wrong.
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Gracefullygirly, you are getting the CPSIA and FTC mixed up. So you are wrong.

Hats do not need FTC labels. FTC labels are different and are controlled by a different agency. The Federal Trade Commission sets these laws.

The CPSC, the Consumer Product Safety Commission controls the regulations for the law known as the CPSIA, the Consumer Product Safety Improvment Act.

Hats, headbands, hairclips, barrettes for children, do need CPSIA Labels. But, if the item is too small the needed CPSIA information may go on the packaging or a tag attached to the hairclip etc.

The metal findings for hair accessories do in fact need testing UNLESS, you have the certifications that contain the testing data from your suppliers. In fact all your supplies need to be certified unless they are on the exempt from testing list.

I don't think you need to call out sellers that are only trying give you correct informaion, when you appear to not understand what the laws are.
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Faye, I just made the point that I was wrong so I'm not sure what you're looking for. Maybe you missed the post right above yours? sweetbird already let me know. Otherwise, I guess I'm not sure I understand what you're talking about.
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"If I read the CPSIA information correctly,
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(((some items are exempt from the labels...like items exclusively worn on the head (headbands, hair clips, hats... except if the product is made of wool.))))
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CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG jewelrydesignsbyME!"

It was labels, not testing. In my excitement I misunderstood. No such luck! And, thanks, I didn't feel slammed to bits by you for being wrong
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You said that hairgoods didn't need testing under the CPSIA. You were corrected that testing was in fact needed, but then you turned around and said it was labels, not testing that was not needed. Sorry, you still do need CPSIA labels, but you do not need FTC labels, unless the hat is made with wool, and if I believe you state in your description fabric content. Then all the rules apply.

Your first statement about labeling was an FTC rule about labeling. You appeared to be mixing FTC and CPSIA rules for labeling.
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Really, I was just making the point that I was wrong. I put in sweetbird's line to further clairfy, nothing other than that. I'm sorry if you misunderstood again.
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If you're having a hard time finding hair clips that have already been tested, having the testing done yourself may still be a cost-effective option if you can buy your clips in bulk lots.

I tried contacting several labs to do a hair clip lead test and could not get the time of day from them. I finally came across the Kirby Memorial Health Center in Pennsylvania, and they were perfectly happy to accept my small order.
http://www.kirbyhealthcenter.org/toxicoligal.html

They are a CPSIA accredited lab and a total lead analysis cost me $60 for one hair clip sample. Since I had purchased one lot of 100 hair clips, the test only cost 60 cents per clip, which is a reasonable price to recoup in the sale of my finished items.
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AlpacaCreations - That's great to know! I've been looking for Barrettes that are compliant and I haven't been able to find anyone who sells them.
GracefullyGirly - I don't think you were being rude at all. These rules are very confusing to understand!
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Thanks Alpaca and SweetKiwi. I'll be looking for barrettes soon so if I find any already tested I'll pass it along. If not, it's fantastic to hear about the lab in Pennsylvania!
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I purchase all my hair pieces and plastics from http://www.trimweaver.com/

They could be a little pricey, but once you made a purchase you can download a certificate of conformity and they assure the items are lead free.

Hope this helps.
Neisha
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Ribbons and Bows, Oh My!
Halo Heaven
Wholesale Girls

All sell CPSIA compliant hair clips. I find them to be hard to find in stock, though! Ribbons and Bows, Oh My told me that they would have them re-stocked in the next week!

:)

Blessings,

Liz
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SWEET! For some reason I missed that hats and headbands don't need FTC labels. WOOT!
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