I only have a second so I am just going to put this out there and hope that you all will do the right thing and go vote. There is a new law coming into effect on Feb 10, 2009. I have tried to read as much as I can about it but am having a hard time getting down to the absolute specifics. I do know this law will likely close a lot of small business owners down. It requires that all products for children under 12 be tested for lead and other toxins before they are sold. Now, this overall is not a bad thing, we want our kids to be safer. The problem with the law is that is a huge sweeping law that is going to effect places like Goodwill, Thrift Stores and those that make clothing/crafts for kids. It will keep you from buying used clothing and toys for your kids no matter where the clothing/toys were made. It will make old clothing/toys from your kids landfill material no matter what the condition of those are or whether or not they really pose a threat. The type of testing being asked for is fine for large manufacturers but not so cost effective for a small business owner. Please take some time, read the link and vote if you feel the law needs reform. I am all for better safety measures but I think we need to make sure we target the things we know are a problem and not just kill off tons of small businesses.
http://www.change.org/ideas/view/save_handmade_toys_from_the_cpsia
Make up your own mind and help out if you feel you should.
Jen
8 months ago
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I have heard a little about this. I have also heard that it would require each item to be tested each time after it is complete.
That means if someone makes and sells shirts, they would have to have each shirt tested.
They could not buy a huge lot of fabric and a huge lot of buttons and have them tested, they would have to have each and every shirt tested.
I see the need, but like you I think this is going to ruin mom and pop operations out of business.
It is also going to make it really complicated to run a retail outlet. What are households going to do with the items they used to donate? If you cant resale, and can`t donate to a shop that does resale it is going to end up in a landfill.
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