Like many other craft bloggers, I'm worried about this new CPSIA law which is to be passed in one month, and has the power to put many crafters and artists out of business. It states that any company selling goods in the USA for children under 12 years of age must invest in third-party testing and labelling. The costs for doing this are in the tens of thousands of US dollars. It seems such a shame, considering the ultimate aim of the law is to create greater safety for children, which is exactly why so many parents like to buy handmade toys and clothing.
If you want to read more, here are some links:
cool mom picks (there is a wealth of information and furthur links here.)
change.org (where you can personally vote for the law to be amended)
etsy's response to the law
handmade toy alliance (a great site with sample letters you can copy and send to your senator or congressperson if in the US.)
If you have a few minutes for this very worthwhile cause, please visit one of these sites and vote/write. Thank you for helping to save handmade goods for children!
If you want to read more, here are some links:
cool mom picks (there is a wealth of information and furthur links here.)
change.org (where you can personally vote for the law to be amended)
etsy's response to the law
handmade toy alliance (a great site with sample letters you can copy and send to your senator or congressperson if in the US.)
If you have a few minutes for this very worthwhile cause, please visit one of these sites and vote/write. Thank you for helping to save handmade goods for children!
