Testing Labs?

[Former_Member]

Does anyone know of current authorized testing labs? As much as I want to boycott this ridiculous act, I MUST continue by business for survival, even if that means charging my credit card sky high to get my products tested.

So, I haven't had much luck finding these so-called Government authorized, third party testing labs. I would think they would be few and far between, plus majorly inundated with toys they are currently testing.

I contacted the CPSIA, but haven't heard anything back (go figure!)

Anything helps!

Thank you,

Jamie McGinnis-Green
www.thepatacakebaby.etsy.com
www.thepatacakebaby.com
www.babycottagegifts.com

[Former_Member]

Here you go:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/labapplist.aspx

[Former_Member]

I'm curious what does a lab fee cost?
I heard its upwards of $4000 for one product.
Can this be true?

[Former_Member]

This explains why it can get so expensive:

http://www.happypandababy.com/blog/2008/12/16/cpsia-testing-research-for-happy-panda/

[Former_Member]

Here is a thread that I posted regarding the cost of compliance.

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5993743

In the opening post I share this blog in which the blogger contacted a third party testing agency and received quotes on testing her items.

http://www.happypandababy.com/blog/2008/12/16/cpsia-testing-research-for-happy-panda/