If you make toys...

Sounds like a lot of kids in need are going to get screwed on Christmas when this act goes into full swing. :-( I wonder if they even thought of that .With luck some time between now and then they will rethink some of the act. Jim

Hadn't considered art supplies.

Won't work.

What is the definition of a children's product and how will the age cutoffs be determined? A "children=92s product" means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. In determining whether a consumer product is primarily intended for a child 12 years of age or younger, the following factors will be considered: * A statement by the manufacturer about the intended use of the product, including a label on the product if such statement is reasonable. * Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion or advertising as appropriate for use by children

The third and fourth ones are where you are screwed.

-Kevin

Won't work.

What is the definition of a children's product and how will the age cutoffs be determined? A "children?s product" means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. In determining whether a consumer product is primarily intended for a child 12 years of age or younger, the following factors will be considered: * A statement by the manufacturer about the intended use of the product, including a label on the product if such statement is reasonable. * Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion or advertising as appropriate for use by children

The third and fourth ones are where you are screwed.

-Kevin

You are right there!!!!!

Just an update on my efforts to find out sometilng about this. So far no information just redtape and double talk, Have talked to several other toy makers and they are all in shock. Mitch McConnell's office is still not talking to me, guess I am not big enough.

"Curran Copeland" wrote

A lawyer will NEVER give you a definitive answer ... it is against his financial interests.

At the most, you will be painted a grey picture full of "if's", "and's" and "but's", the decision will still be yours to make, as well as the consequences of same.

Side bar: One of the concerns that the cpsa has is that the small toy maker might buy lead paint at the local Lowes and wanted to know how I know that my paint doesn't contain lead.

I have recieved this link to make comments on the CPSIA, Comments must be made by Jan 30 2009. Anyone who can or wishes to make a comment please do so.

ww.handmadetoyalliance.org/

Wrote my letter today. I hope it helps.

Chris

Here is the latest:

Until Dec 21 2008 you must have certificate showing that none of the products contain lead (MSDS for paint) or the product must be a natural untreated material that does not contain lead. All products must be labeled with the date of Manufacture.

After December 21 2008 all painted products must have 3rd party certification for lead content

After Feb 10 2008 all products must have 3rd party certification to be sold.

So basicaly anything made before December 21st 2008 is good if you don't use lead ln the product.

Clear finishes are not considered paint at this time. Stains are not considered paint at this time.

Get your letters and e-mails in to let them know how foolish this is.

Great info. Thanks.

The email address is snipped-for-privacy@cpsc.gov

The doc contains a fax and snail mail address also.

I'll send one comment to each.

The email address is snipped-for-privacy@cpsc.gov

The doc contains a fax and snail mail address also.

I'll send one comment to each.

Just sent mine. I've dealt with 3rd party inspection for a number of years. What a costly joke it is.

So, until they change it (again), my process of Danish oil and buffing with the Beall system would seem ok...

mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

"mac davis" wrote

Not so fast, since you are a south of the border manufacturer, you will need approval from the Dept. of Homeland Security on the Danish finish and the wax compounds used by the Beall system. And the DEA will need to check your bowls to see that there are no illegal drugs in them. And, I almost forgot, a mandatory body cavity search if you cross the border. ;)

Until Feb 10th.

I wonder how they would feel about using FDA 21CFR175.300 as an approved list of coatings not requiring testing after Feb 10th.

-Kevin

Good luck to you on this; hopefully this ill-considered legislation can be reversed. Leave it to the federal government to swat flies by wildly swinging a sledge hammer. That MO senator wouldn't happen to have been Claire McCaskill would it?

I sent an email to the League of NH Craftsmen tonight.

I did some digging on the CPSC site and found the manual for testing for sharp points, sharp edges and durability regulations.

"A sample shall consist of at least 12 subsamples"

So, if I want to make a custom toy for someone I have to make 13 of them and then send 12 off to be tested.

Just trying to figure out which of these regulations actually applies to anything is enough to give you a headache.

-Kevin