Would this require labeling?

[Former_Member]

I sell fabric appliques. If the applique itself were "geared toward children under 12", even though an adult would have to apply it, would this item need to be labeled? I can find information on cotton textiles, but that's in the raw form. Wasn't sure if I'd have to label the package or not.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Thx!

[MamaFamilias]

Unless you are selling appliques that are meant to be used by children in projects, I think the answer is no.

It sounds like you are actually geared to parents of children, or grandmas, aunts, etc. I think you would still need to label what materials you use and include your site on the package, so that the buyer can check for allergies or contact you with a question. However, a permanent label on you patch, nope.

[Former_Member]

AppliqueMe that is a very good question that I had never thought of. I would say yes, but that is just my opinion. I would think that if it is meant to be attached to a child's item, then it would have to be. I am looking forward to hearing other's take on this one. Good luck and thanks for asking this question.

[Former_Member]

Yes, that sounds more like it mamafamilias. I'm going to keep watching this.

Thanks

[Former_Member]

I've been thinking about this one for a long time. I can't seem to find it anywhere in the CPSIA's website, but that doesn't mean much, as it's so cumbersome to read. Thanks for the posts, I'm going to keep trying - in the mean time, I guess I'll just label the bag they're shipped in.

Thx!

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

If the applique is going on a children's item, for example your birthday numbers, then it really is for childen ultimately. So label. If it is a general applique that can be used on both adult and children's garments like your sports appliques, then you don't have to label. But, the actual labeling is no big deal to have printed on your packaging, so I don't see it as a huge issue to just label everything. It's all fabric/thread so you are exempt from testing.

[Former_Member]

The CPSIA goes so much further than just labeling your products. In fact the labeling is the easiest part now that they have clarified some issues. Since labeling your item might hinder the true function of the applique I would on label the packaging.
As for the rest of the CPSIA regulations, the way I see it is that you have a couple of choices
1) Hide behind the general use idea that many raw material suppliers are doing. Since your items are not specifically for use by a child but as an embellishment that could possible be put on a child product by an adult your items are really not under the CPSIA's microscope. Just be aware that other sellers that are purchasing your items to ultimately be on chilren's products they want to sell, may no longer order just because they have no assurances that your product would pass the CPSIA's inspection.
2) Make sure your items are made in accordance with the CPSIA's guidelines or from CPSIA exempt materials and that you have proof to back it up, like a letter from the fabric manufactures stating fabric content and care. Keep records for each batch of items made that you are ready to share with your crafting customers and add a statement that you will pass this info on to them if requested pior to or with their purchase. This way the customers adding your appliques to their creations will have some sort of piece of mind that they are at least exempt from testing or should pass 3rd party testing.

[Former_Member]

AppliqueMe:

Yes, but you can put it on the packaging. I believe that adding a label to the product would take away from the patches and I've seen allowances for that in the CPSIA documentation.

hope that's of help!

[Former_Member]

I've just come back to Etsy to try and make a go of it one more time. I haven't kept up with CPSIA as a result. I wonder if my crafts ( none in the shop yet) are going to be more trouble than it's worth?? I make quilts, stuffed bears/bunnies, bead work, whatever I'm in the mood to create. Lots of changes here on the site, I'm still looking around and finding lots of new things. I'll keep my eyes open on the forums and learn as much as I can. I plan to start listing items tonight.

[Former_Member]

hollysmom said:
I've just come back to Etsy to try and make a go of it one more time. I haven't kept up with CPSIA as a result. I wonder if my crafts ( none in the shop yet) are going to be more trouble than it's worth?? I make quilts, stuffed bears/bunnies, bead work, whatever I'm in the mood to create. Lots of changes here on the site, I'm still looking around and finding lots of new things. I'll keep my eyes open on the forums and learn as much as I can. I plan to start listing items tonight.
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Hi Hollysmom:

Check out the "EVERYTHING you need to know about the CPSIA" thread - http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6235864

Should help you get on track the fastest.

amy

[Former_Member]

Thanks Avlor, I'll do that today. Jeanie

[Former_Member]

I don't remotely pretend to be an expert on the CPSIA, but... wouldn't it only need to be tested if kids 12 and under were appliquing? (Which is obviously very unlikely).

I don't know...

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

right, but if you want to consider it a supply, and not test it, (as the CPSIA allows) then the person that buys it from you may have to test it. Is that a selling point? Most of us are not buying from companies that are not assuring us that their products are compliant.

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

Besides, from what I can tell testing is not required on the OP's products, so what is the big deal about putting a label on it? She's probably already putting most of the info on a card (or should be) and all she needs to do is put a date.