Im not sure if anyone is aware of the new law that will be in effect February 10, 2009. It is a law to put strict regulations on any product made for children under the age of 12. As of February 10th all toys or products for children on and off the shelves on the market will have to be tested and pass a lead test otherwise it will have to be destroyed or put into a landfill. This will severly effect the economy because each item costs $300 - $1,5oo to test. This will also effect handmade items and businesses like Etsy.com. I will not be able to legaly sell any of my hairbows without having each tested. The law is called the "Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act "(“CPSIA”) Please do your research and voice your opinion to the government and spread the word. Below is a link to sign a petition urging the government to reconsider the act to protect small businesses and crafty moms.
http://Online petition - Reform CPSIA HR4040
Here is a link to someone who says it better than me. (She explains how it will effect me personally)
http://www.craftlister.com/groups/group_details.php?GroupID=141
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As far as I understand it, it also applys to garage sales. After February 10th it will be illegal to hold a garage sale. February 10th may become the biggest day for bankrupties for business owners who cannot or cant afford to test their home made toys, blankets, burploths, clothes, anything that applies to children under the age of 12. It will also be illegal for Melissa to sell any of her hair accesories on Etsy.
yeah that stinks. how does it make sense to put people out of business in an already failing economy? It just reminds me that we are not as much of a "free" country as people think.
I read some more and found an article on Etsy.com that says hand made items and resellers such as thrift stores will be exempt. Its just for major retailers. here is the link to the article: http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/cpsia-exemption-announcement-resources-action-items-3188/#comments
thank you mom!! I was on the internet all day yesterday trying to get that info.
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