Testing Vs. Labeling

[#1]

Ok...... I am confused... When I first opened shop a few months ago the CPSIA had a list of materials that were deemed acceptible such as fabric and thread (the only materials I use for children's items) and they were thus exempt from testing as long as I did not treat them with anything or go outside of that list. So now there is this labeling issue, do I still have to label a product made from the materials they have stated are ok to combine and sell without testing. If so (and I apologize for the repetition with other threads) does anyone have a link to what the label must contain?
AGH a cotton pillow for kids should not be this complicated!

[Former_Member]

Here are the criteria by which a product is determined to be a children's product:
Here are the criteria by which the CPSC will determine if a product is a children’s product:
#1 - A statement by the manufacturer about the intended use of the product, if such a statement is reasonable

#2 - Is the product represented in it’s packaging, display, promotion, or advertising as appropriate for use by children 12 years old or younger

#3 - Is the product commonly recognized by consumers as being intended for use by a child 12 or younger

#4 - The Age Determination Guidelines issued by the commission staff in September 2002

You will note that #3 is probably what is commonly quoted as the one that is used for the "appeals to" statement. I think that the actual statement and what "appeals to" a child and what "is commonly recognized by consumers as being INTENDED for children" are very different statements but I can see how it could be confused.

[Former_Member]

marking.

[Former_Member]

MooBeeTees said:
I do take my etsy store quite seriously and I have been trying to read up as much as I can on the laws.

As an Australian who has come into this in the middle of the changes, I am saying that I find it quite difficult to work out where the laws start and end. I DO find the official site difficult to interpret - that doesn't mean I'm lazy or stupid, just confused. And whilst it may not be Etsy's legal responsibility to help us to interpret these laws, I would like them to help us a bit more with understanding them. They do make money out of our businesses, so they have a direct interest in us staying in business.

People are worried that they will b sewing something to contravene the laws. Nobody wants to do the wrong thing. We just need some simple English.

Right, stepping off soapbox :)
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I am not Australian, but I couldn't agree more.
This is what I was trying to say in another thread. Your wording is better than mine.
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[Former_Member]

I must say that Buggalove's blog has been incredibly helpful in understanding what is going on (keeping in mind that is is an individual's interpretation of the guidelines - quickly added disclaimer for Bugs!).

I'm going to add my new label and make it my responsibility - to the best of my ability as a crafter - to make sure that the materials I use are either exempt or have been tested.

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

Thank you Buggalove!

"Intended for children" is a far cry from "appeals to" Everything in mom's purse, things put out of reach on a counter, everything in big sister's room, the trash, everything parents have said no too, etc, appeals to a child. This law is insane, but not that insane, well, almost.....

If you are making stuffed dolls and critters aimed at adults, don't put children or toys in the tags. Same goes for headbands and hairbows and jewelty that you want to sell to adults. Don't tag them for girls, children. That puts you the place of marketing your product to children.

[Former_Member]

In addition to Buggalove's great explanation, I re-read another part of the guides yesterday that explained: "If a product is intended for adults or for general use by consumers of all ages, then it is not intended primarily for children. Products marketed and priced in a manner that would not make them appropriate for use by a child would also not be intended primarily for children. An example would be an expensive telescope ‐‐ because it is sold for general use by all ages, it is not a children’s product even though it can be used by a child on occasion."