Q: Now that it’s February 10th, do I have to stop selling children’s Items that have not been tested for lead?
A: No, not at all. Before you start throwing your toys on the bonfire or hanging up your knitting needles, please understand that the CPSIA does not make it illegal to sell children’s products. So what happens today? As of today, the new legal lead limit for products intended for children 12 years and younger has been reduced to 600ppm. On August 14th, 2009, the legal limit will drop to 300ppm. The new legal limit for Phthalates is 0.1% of the total weight of a children’s product.
Q. Do I need to have my goods tested by a third party testing facility?
At this point, manufacturers do not need to have third party testing or lead-free certification for their products, but are liable if their products contain more than the legal limit of lead or phthalates. This remains the case until February 10th, 2010. We are not yet sure what will happen one year from now. (Keep the pressure on!)
In accordance with the CPSIA, my products are safe for children.
I only use .925 Sterling Silver Metals in my children's designs and no longer use Swarovski Crystals, so that you the buyer can feel good about giving your children Creme De La Gems jewelry.
But I do ask you to please watch your children at all times as they wear any accessories, as small parts may break off and become a choking hazard.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me :)
Thank You!
You can read more about it here http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/cpsia.HTML
and
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/cpsia-requirements/
Thank You!
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