Something to consider...

[Dannielle]

Do you trust supplier testing? Completely? Only on products that are not at risk for containing lead? Not at all?

If your business is a sole proprietorship, do you trust them enough to risk your family's assets?

Feel free to consider this a rhetorical question. :-)

[WeeEssentials]

I was thinking that, too. I don't know if I would... I'm just thinking of the times I've bought "Nickel-free" hypoallergenic earrings from Claires only to have my ears break out...

Thankfully all my children's items are mostly fabric, thread, and soap. :)

[Former_Member]

If a crafter have a compliance cert from the supplier, and the finished item breaks the law from that supply not being compliant... the crafter might have a very solid ground for a lawsuit against the supplier.

HOWEVER, based on what I know about my supplies, it is highly unlikely for them to have either lead, or phylates.

[Dannielle]

back to the top of the list, in case anyone else needs something to ponder...

[Dannielle]

trinlayk says:
If a crafter have a compliance cert from the supplier, and the finished item breaks the law from that supply not being compliant... the crafter might have a very solid ground for a lawsuit against the supplier.

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I agree. But it's also probably easier and cheaper to CYA up front.

[Former_Member]

The thing is that getting their compliance certificate, covers MY ass... it's a legal document as far as CPSC would be concerned.

[Former_Member]

The thing is that getting their compliance certificate, covers MY ass... it's a legal document as far as CPSC would be concerned.

[Former_Member]

I can't find a way to afford the testing...