allowed materials - link

[LuckyBlueLobster]

I want to share this link to the cpsc 's own site for small businesses/crafters regarding allowed materials, among other things.

Best to get your info directly from the CPSC.

http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/manufacturers.html#q8

[Former_Member]

Many thanks for sharing Lucky..

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.

[Former_Member]

Do shops that sell onsies with a design sewn on it have to get tested? The onsies are store bought and so is the fabric. Wouldn't the stores already have tested the products?

[LuckyBlueLobster]

Anna, that's a great question. I don't have a product like that, so I haven't researched it, myself. If the onesies are 100% cotton, they are probably considered ok by the CPSC, based on the link above.

However, each seller should research and gather info for themselves. I am definitely not a lawyer!

For my plush, as an example, I am using cotton materials from a manufacturer from whom I was able to download and print testing results and certification. I feel I can sell these within the law.

[Former_Member]

Thanks, I am trying to find out about velcro. Does anyone know if this has to be tested?

[Former_Member]

Thanks for your imput. This has been very confusing to me, therefore, I am not making any more children's items.

[Former_Member]

Always good to get current information. Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Yay! I don't have to stop selling children's stuff! They are so much fun to make! I just have to choose my embellishments carefully.

Thanks for posting that link!

[LuckyBlueLobster]

Yep, I'm looking at it an an exciting design challenge - making something great with the allowed materials!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the post!

[Former_Member]

*thumbs up*

[Former_Member]

thanks for the post.

[Former_Member]

Thanks so much. There are a few things I've been wanting to look up.

[LuckyBlueLobster]

Keep in mind, the regulations are being reviewed and "clarified", so check the cpsc site once in a while to see what is happening.

[LaurieRyan]

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[LuckyBlueLobster]

Just a little boost for those of you who may not have seen this. :)

[SEWArtisticDESIGNS]

Great link. Especially the table B, which shows the exeptions, like fabric!!!

Yeah!!!

[Former_Member]

Thank you VERY much! So kind of you to share this with us.

[Former_Member]

Thank you so much for posting this link :) It's very helpful

[Former_Member]

Great information!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the direct link.

[Former_Member]

I just love it how they exempt electronic devices with accessible parts, but that can't be made with a "safe" lead level. So basically, you can have lead, and kids can have access to it, and they know nothing will happen. Because the lead scare scam is purely political. Just like mercury scares - now they want us to fill our homes with mercury-filled lights after years of mawing on about how dangerous mercury is.

[Former_Member]

I am certainly breathing easier.

[LuckyBlueLobster]

I'm glad this is helpful! Always check on the gov websites for the info directly. Remember - things are "in flux" with this, so check again in a few months, especially when the first Aug deadlines/changes will occur, like labelling requirements.