CPSIA Update

As February 10, 2009 quickly approaches, we are getting very close to the new restrictions of CPSIA. We all worked very hard to spread the word. We joined a Facebook group, voted at Change.org, and wrote our senators and congress representatives.

The Save Handmade Toys group on Change.org finished in the top ten and will have the issue presented to President Obama. This is a major victory for our cause.

I just got an email back from my Congresswomen, Betsy Markey. She let me know that on January 16, 2009, the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the CPSC raising these concerns and urging the Commission to take swift action to clarify the legal requirements before February 10, 2009. They specifically highlighted four major concerns: testing and certification requirements from children's books, guidance for resellers of children's products, component part testing, and guidance to small business generally.

I am optimistic that the Committee on Energy and Commerce's letter will help our cause. Thank you for everyone who helped and lets hope that our government will successful solve this problem.

Help Fight the CPSIA Ban on Handmade Toys

This is a very important cause that needs your help. The Consumer Protection Safety Improvement Act while great in eliminating toxic toys from China will put an unfair strain on small business owners. Please help these toy makers but asking your elected officials to add exemptions for handmade toys and businesses under a certain size. For more information please read the post below.

Please join me in asking our elected congress and senate leaders to make this change. You can find an email or address for your representative for congress here and senate here. Betsy Markey and Mark Udall received emails from me today. Please contact your elected official and ask them to save handmade toys.