Tracking Labels... [nitty gritty]

[#1]

working on an article about the tracking labels... but this is interesting:


Are tracking labels required on domestically made products or are they only required for imported products?

Tracking labels are required for all children’s products manufactured one year after enactment of the CPSIA (August 14, 2009) regardless of whether they are domestic or imported products.


so, there's a year grace period?

[Former_Member]

I thought the same thing, gigglekids. I am keeping a journal of when/where each item was purchased, as well as when I work on it, and finally when it's listed/item number. That way, I can easily track it. It's a pain in the butt, but I think it will keep me in the clear!

[Former_Member]

staceyrebecca says:
that's my goal...take over the world via death by monkey.
MUAHAHAHA!

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great. i better get started making an army for battle!

:)

i love your puppets!




and yes... you should keep track of where you buy your materials... especially if you use a lot of suppliers... it's really important.

[Former_Member]

staceyJEANonline said:
....................Impotant Notes for Crafters
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/faq/103faq.html#103q8
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Thank you 4 this link.

[Former_Member]

you are very welcome! :)

[Former_Member]

this has all been really helpful!
thanks guys ;o)

Also the best range of avatars i've seen for a while!

[Former_Member]

I think the little finger puppet monkey is my favorite...it is just so funny!

[PuppetPieShop]

woohoo!

Anyway..yeah you should keep a record, but it's not required by law. Recommended, but not required. If you have old inventory, just put "in-stock prior to 8/19/09" or whatever date you have & I'm sure that will be fine.

[MamasFeltFood]

What a pain in the back side.

[Former_Member]

Thanks everyone for your help. I just have to "muddle" through it to try to figure out the labels. My labels now have my name and my etsy shop location and e-mail address, but I think it still needs a city and state if I am understanding it correctly. I know I'm being a little paranoid, but I want to make sure that the labels I use are in compliance with the CPSIA also, as I'm thinking some of this printer ink most likely isn't CPSIA compliant. I feel like I'm stuck in a revolving door in a windstorm!!!

By the way, how in the heck do you guys find your way back to the thread you posted on after you post? I guess I'm totally ignorant about this and haven't come to the forums much because I can't find where I've posted!! Thanks for your help.

[UniquelyEwe]

I am feeling so much more hopeful after reading these posts. I had just about decided to completely stop making children's items (which are my favorite by far) because I was feeling over-whelmed! I think I can comply after reading the Q&A supplied on the link by StaceyJean on page 1 (called "Important Notes for Crafters"

[Former_Member]

mudpies says:
By the way, how in the heck do you guys find your way back to the thread you posted on after you post? I guess I'm totally ignorant about this and haven't come to the forums much because I can't find where I've posted!! Thanks for your help.

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[SkyviewClay]

great info...thanks! :)

staceyrebecca...that avatar is the best, lol!

[Former_Member]

Thanks, I figured it out! Now, gotta work on my tags!

[Former_Member]

Marking

[Former_Member]

marking

[PuppetPieShop]

mudpies, when on the main forum page, you'll see in the upper right-hand corner it says "topics Ive posted in"

No need to install a hack for that one.

I honestly wouldn't worry about the ink. Can you use a fabric-ink & then rubber stamp your tags? Can you get embroidered tags made? (Those look the swankiest anyway)

Also, thank you poshdots :)

[Former_Member]

Oh boy, I don't usually stop in on this forum... a bit overwhelming.

[Former_Member]

I hear sooo many different things and from what I have read small things, such as bows, just need a label or the info with them. Am I right or wrong.

[Former_Member]

I make hair bows do I have to sew a label on them?

[Former_Member]

I must be tired, I basiclly asked the same question twice. da

[PuppetPieShop]

jmkraige, there's a link earlier in the thread that goes to the 7-page (easy-to-read) guidelines as to what small businesses/crafters need to do & how you should label things & where, etc.

It's the official document & you'll gain no information more valuable than reading it for yourself.

[Former_Member]

Marking.

[Former_Member]

Sorry if any of this was already addressed... the only 2 items in my shop specifically for children under 12 are my paci clips and bib clips! All other items are intended for moms. Do the paci clips and bib clips need a permanent label attached or are they considered too small to permanently label with all the CPSIA requirements? I know the hand tag needs the CPSIA info!

[Former_Member]

this pertains to me for my childrens clothing:


"9. What cohort information is to be marked or ascertainable? Do small volume
manufacturers or crafters need to create a system that includes batch, run or other
numbers?
Although Section 103(a) does not require manufacturers that do not use lot, batch or run
numbers to create such a system, the Commission believes that compliance with this
Section generally will require that manufacturers have in place a reasonable means to
ascertain detailed production information, including the means to distinguish products
made from different factories, made with different components, at different times or have
other material differences that make the product non-identical from previous products.
The business and recordkeeping practices of peer manufacturers should be considered.
Small volume manufacturers and crafters may be unlikely to use lot, batch or run
numbers, and, again, the Commission does not interpret Section 103(a) to require them to
create such a system. Nevertheless, reasonable practices should be in place by such
manufacturers to keep records of components used in their products."

[Former_Member]

how do i track my order on here?