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Is there one place to go to find out if this even applies to your product?

Okay...some of us know that our products will be affected...like toys for example. But is there a place where we can go to find out, absolutely positively, if our products fall under all this crazy CPSIA stuff?

There seems to be lots of gray area....like room decor for kids. I still care about this issue whether I am affected or not, but right now, I can't even figure out if this applies to my shop. Who can I contact to get a yes or no answer? Room decor is not being USED by children. It may be marketed for a child's room, but is not to be played with or touched by a child. Mobiles and wall hangings, paintings, prints, hanging shelves, etc. are placed out of reach of children. Right??

I mean, my 5 yr old has a light bulb in his room...does that have to be tested? seems like the same kind of logic to me.

Does anyone know how those of us who fall in this category find a definitive answer???
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The law and regulations as of right now are applying to all items that are used or appeal to children under the age of 12. There is nothing definitive to interpret what that is other than the word "ALL". The law and regs are convoluted and have included children's decor along with children's furnishings. Don't try to apply logic or reason to this - there isn't any. If you ask two "officials" you will get two different answers. No one really understands this law because the regs are far more stringent than the vague wording of the original bill passed by Congress. There is nothing in writing yet that will say yes this, no that. Without that there can be no defense.

As to the light bulb - they have proposed to exempt all electronics - as they all contain lead and could not exist without it. (This proposal actually has not yet been approved.)
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I"m joining you here. Let's see if anyone can help out.
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It does say "appropriate for use" by children under the age of 12...decor isn't used...it's looked at. I mean, how do you use a painting or sculpture?

anyone?? JTurn...we must be the only ones!

Just wondering if anyone else has gotten any real feedback about this. I mean what about prints? those hang on a wall...as far as I know, you don't serve your baby's mac'n'cheese on them!
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nope. the subjectivity is one of the biggest issues with this law.
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I saw another thread where a seller was told by her congressman that wall art that appeals to children would need to be tested.

I'm going to stop selling my Alphabet Block sculptures in the next week or so because some people buy them for kid's rooms. Most have been sold to adults and for adults. :o(
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I think that's a huge part of the problem! Everyone is uncertain because the law is so broad...
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those mobiles are CUTE.
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I've been posting this wherever I can to help...

I received a message from the CPSC's general counsel (lawyer) who told me that:

"One of a kind or even unique artist collectibles that are not PRIMARILY intended for children 12 and under are not covered by the act. To the extent that you have information to the contrary, it is not accurate."

Take it for what it's worth! I think the word "primarily" is very important here.
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I'm not clear on any of this. Are crocheted/knitted baby blankets on tghe list of things to be tested? Sorry if this has already been answered somewhere else. I've never even heard of this law before.
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Seajewels, as it stands now, anything intended for children 12 and under would have to be tested. even if your components are lead free--the final product is what requires testing. Please look through all the other CPSIA threads to learn more.
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The above link will get you to where you can ask questions... I believe? Hope this helps! :O)
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Can't give you a definative list of what is included but here's a list of things that the CPSIA will not have jurisdiction over, http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/notcpsc.html . The CSPC can regulate any other consumer product, child or adult oriented, that is not currently under another Federal Agency's jurisdiction. In fact part of the CPSIA, section 101 the lead in paint ruling, holds that unless a specific furniture catergory is exempt it must meet the same lead limit of 90 PPM for any painted surface as if it was being made for a child as of Aug. 14th 2009.

Here is what ADULT FURNITURE is exempt from paint testing. If it is made to appeal to a child or is child sized the same type of furniture is not exempt from the lead paint testing plus all other parts of the item must meet the total lead content testing not to exceed 300 PPM in Aug 2009. Exerpt from http://cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/faq/101faq.html#exclusions:
"What furniture articles are exempt under CPSC regulations? Do the lead paint limits apply to furniture whether or not the furniture is intended for children?

16 C.F.R. § 1303.1 provides that the lead paint limits apply to toys and other articles intended for use by children, as well as furniture articles for consumer use that bear lead-containing paint. Furniture articles include, but are not limited to beds, bookcases, chairs, chests, tables, dressers, desks, pianos, console televisions, and sofas. However, they do not include appliances such as ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, air conditioners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers; fixtures such as bathroom fixtures, built-in cabinets, chandeliers, windows, and doors; or household items such as window shades, venetian blinds, or wall hangings and draperies."
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I wrote them an email...we'll see what they say!
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