Since when is tulle not exempt

[WeBlingItOnBoutique]

I get a bit miffed when I see some people misrepresent this law as a way to sell their product. When is tulle not exempt and why would you tell someone that your tulle is 100% lead free to sell your tutu?

[Tissage]

That just sounds like an advertising gimmick. Like saying lettuce is cholesterol or trans fat free.

[Former_Member]

Being exempt does not equal being lead free. It just means that the general raw material was proven to the CPSC through extensive scientific testing that the item in question has repeatly shown to have less lead than the 300PPM that is currently allowed.
As to the "gimmick" of using lead free as a selling method I'm pretty sure it against both the CPSIA law and the FTC fair advertizing regulations that unless you have absolute proof through test results that the child's item has not even a trace of lead can you state that an item is lead free. Now for adults items the governement may allow some trace lead and still be called lead free but that's just my personal opinion based on how reluctant jewelry component manufacturer's are to prove test results even when their packaging boldly states the product is lead free but not for the use by or on products for children 15 and under.

[WeBlingItOnBoutique]

I see it as a way to totally misrepresent this law to the public. When you say under CPSIA my product is 100% lead free and there is no law against tulle I find that shady. Not to mention you are then making people believe that all tulle falls into this category. I find it a bit sad. I find this the same as saying my button won't kill your kid or something like that. Hum really? Well can't wait to see the lawsuit on ya when a kid eats your button for the first time.

[Former_Member]

It's not acceptable to post that a toy handmade from wool and cotton is lead free? or CPSIA compliant?

I would imagine that a statement indicating that an item is lead free is meant to reassure parents.

[Former_Member]

WeSewCute, there are other components that could possibly be in a tutu (besides tulle) that may need to be tested to prove it is compliant.

Every embellishment, for instance, a flower would need to be tested. Are YOU compliant? Seems like you have several questionable components. Have you tested your flowers, etc. that are attached to your tutus?

I'd probably just pay attention to your own shop.

[Former_Member]

CPSIA compliance, as per the law, is not to be used for advertising.

[WeBlingItOnBoutique]

Destash- I think my post specifically said tulle. Which IS NOT a material that needs to be tested and therefore DOES NOT need to be advertised as being CPSIA compliant. It is misleading to people. I have certs for all my products and all my products are batch #ed. Since you obviously want to be a childrens crafter you will also be effected by people that misrepresent the law in this way.

Quirky - That is a main problem with this law. It is a feel good law only designed to make people feel better. Honestly it is not you and me that are the people making lead toys. Why would you need to advertise your toy to be lead free that is made from materials that are not even regulated by the law?

[Former_Member]

Thanks KinderCotton! I don't make children's items, so I didn't know about that part. I appreciate your response.

[Former_Member]

WeeSewCute - I'll say it again; waste your ime worrying about things in your shop.

Like all the copyright violations you've got going on.

Also, I don't "obviously want to be a childrens crafter" - I sew clothes for my children. You, on the other hand machine embroider copyrighted images and sell them on your website. Hello Kitty is viscious - I'd be afraid of them.

I'm weary of those who want to point out when someone ELSE is doing something shady.

Just pay attenion o your own shop announcements, and stop worrying what ohers say in theirs.

[RobWhite]

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