I'm so overwhelmed by all of this!

[thePurplePear]

I know I should just sit here and read all of these threads, but I don't have time for that! I'm wondering if all of this affects my hair bow shop: www.daisybows.com ? All of this information is stressful and overwhelming.

[kismetcreations]

yes

[Former_Member]

research your suppliers, get information about the lead and phthalates in their products, if any... since so far, ribbons seem to be a non issue.

focus on your clips. those are going to be the major issue. and any plastic or metal adornments.

:)

http://cpsia-compliance.blogspot.com/

[Former_Member]

Don't try to understand it all. That will drive you batty! Just find out what you need for your own craft.

[Former_Member]

Just read what you need for your own business. There is a ton of great information on the Etsy forums but you don't need all of it. Read what interests you and what you think can benefit your shop.

[treeartist]

Just read what you may find interesting.

[Former_Member]

I'm with you Purple Pear. I'm a smidge overwhelmed and I haven't even listed anything yet. I'm waiting to get all of my CPSIA ducks in a row, I guess. But the good thing is there's a great community of Etsians here who seem to know what's up. :)

[McCoyToys]

Great advice above: focus on your product(s) & don't worry about the rest; it appears that the ribbons, fabric, such stuff will be exempt; due to only traces of anything harmful, if any, are contained.