soapmakers, candles, lotions, etc are you affected by CPSIA testing

[akaisilks]

?

[Former_Member]

To my knowledge no. We all were sweating it out over the fda proposed globalization act but that has been delayed at this point.

[akaisilks]

fda proposed globalization act..sounds lovely..i'll have to google that and catch up with the happenings/how it pertains to soaps, etc

thank you!

[Former_Member]

hmm... even if they are made for kids like crayon soap? marking to see what y'all say!

[Former_Member]

I did a Search and only 2 crayon soaps came up on all of etsy. So it's not a big issue here, presently. My guess is that any product marketed specifically as being for children is going to have to meet the standards of the new regulations.

[Former_Member]

I would think it is anything "aimed" & for sale for child use no matter what it is?.......not sure.

[Former_Member]

Interesting! I never considered it, but there are quite a few B&B companies who market products for use by babies & children specifically.

I'm just glad the Globalization Act is shelved for now - for us, that was scary on par with this CPSIA issue.

I hope they make some exceptions/exclusions in the form of amendments so that the law makes some kind of sense and won't destroy so many businesses. I'm watching with interest!

[akaisilks]

give em time they'll mess everything up too

[Former_Member]

I make a bum balm ... (though it can be used for many other things)... I may have to just change the name :)

[Former_Member]

I've been wondering about this too. Does this mean no more selling kids soaps in fun little shapes?