Sellers outside of US?

[Former_Member]

Dear All, amid the maze of information, does anyone know if these regulations are applicable to sellers outside the US? I am based in France and India, source supplies in both countries, and also make and send my items from both countries. Kindest thanks to all for any feedback.

[knitwit4ever]

These new rules apply to any sellers shipping products into, out of or within the U.S. If you sell from another country to another country, they will not affect you.

[Former_Member]

Thank you, knitwit4ever. Still wading through the maze and appreciate you lending me your knowledge.

[Collectique]

I'm in Canada, so 8 out of 10 of my items go to the U.S.A., I wonder if I can still sell my games to U.S. buyers, they are vintage intended for adults, but an eight year old could probably be attracted to them.

[Former_Member]

Collectique, here is a link you might want to read. If I understand it correctly, I THINK you are OK. There is another thread going surrounding this document.

http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/sbguide.pdf

[kinchi]

I'm outside the US too, and it applies to all the items you sell into the US, wholesale or directly to your customers.

Mandatory third party testing is postponed for another year, this is what you can safely use, copied from here:
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/sbguide.pdf


Table B ‐ These materials or components can be used (separately or in combination) and sold (provided they
have not been treated or altered or undergone any processing that could result in the addition of lead):

• Precious gemstones: diamond, ruby, sapphire or emeralds
• Semiprecious stones provided that the mineral or material is not based on
lead and is not associated with any mineral based on lead
• Natural or cultured pearls
• Wood
• Other natural materials including coral, amber, feathers, fur, and untreated
leather
• Surgical steel
• Gold, of at least 10 karats
• Silver, at least 925/1000 pure
• Platinum, palladium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, and ruthenium
• Yarn, dyed or undyed
• Dyed or undyed textiles (cotton, wool, hemp, nylon, etc.), including
children’s fabric products, such as baby blankets, and non‐metallic thread
and trim. This does not include products that have rhinestones or other
ornaments that may contain lead or that have fasteners with possible lead
content (such as buttons, metal snaps, zippers or grommets).
• Children’s books printed after 1985 that are conventionally printed and
intended to be read, as opposed to used for play
• Certain educational materials, such as chemistry sets

[Collectique]

Thanks for the link Knitrgal. I like the phrase "not intended primarily for children under 12". My word games should fall under that category. On other sites there are still all kinds of new listings today for toys, games, dolls, doll clothes with fasteners??

[Former_Member]

Thank you Kinchi, Knitrgal.