Last day to send comments to CPSC re: phthalate testing

[Former_Member]

Just a reminder that today March 25 is the last day to send in comments regarding phthalate testing requirements.


Under the CPSIA, all products that aid in the feeding, sleeping or care of a child under the age of 3 must be tested for phthalates (bibs, blankets, bedding, pjs). Phthalates are only found in plastics and inks and have NEVER been found in uncoated materials such as fabrics, yarns, wood and the like. Phthalate testing is extremely expensive.

Please take time to write and request an exclusion for non-plastic materials.

[Former_Member]

I'm looking on the CPSC website and I can't find the link where we're supposed to write them about this, can you post it?

[Former_Member]

opps! I completely forgot! here you go:

http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr09/draftphthalatesguidance.html

[Former_Member]

Awesome! Off to make my comment...

[Former_Member]

great! thanks!!

[Former_Member]

phthalate requirements affect blankets, bib, burp cloths, boppy covers.....the list is large! write the CPSC!

[Former_Member]

Not only expensive, it destroys the item being tested.

[Former_Member]

Done! Wish I could afford to pay someone to write the darn thing for me, as I think I sound like a whiny mom (try as I might not to).

[Former_Member]

Hey all maybe this will help..
CPSIA Update: Rally in Washington on April 1 st!
http://AmendTheCPSIA.com/

Date and Location: 10:00am, April 1 at the Capitol Visitors Center, Room HVC201 A&B, The U.S. Capitol.
More information on the Visitor's Center is: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/

[Former_Member]

sent my two cents in.

[Former_Member]

Sent mine in.