Watch the CSPC FAQs
Posted: December 8th, 2008 | Author: kathleen | Filed under: Uncategorized | 1 Comment »From Mike Lee owner of Sarah’s Silks. Item #3 is particularly important for kindred.
I just spoke with Mary Toro, of the CPSC. She gave me quite a bit of specific information regarding our own products and compliance, but also some general information that I think would be useful for other manufacturers.
- suggested I check CPSC web site FAQ’s on CPSIA on a daily basis at this time as she expects a lot decisions to be posted this week. These are very specific answers to questions such as are shoes and socks subject to Phthalate regulations.
- discussion on exemption for textiles from phthalate standards. She definitely does not see CPSC granting an exemption for textiles due to the problem of those little plastic footsie things on baby and toddler pajamas which have used phthalates. So perhaps a case could be made for pushing for uncoated textiles.
- she is expecting a ruling or at least a posting on FAQ on the issue of component testing vs whole product testing in the next few days.
Is there any distinction between new vs used goods? will consignment shops or stores selling used childrens products still be held to the same standards, to have paperwork for each product/brand?