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Congress Wrote the CPSIA; Only Congress Can Amend It

Many of you read my response to Chairman Tenenbaum’s article that was published in the Product Safety Letter. The Publisher wrote a follow-up commentary downplaying my article because it discussed some Yard Sale issues that were not addressed by Tenenbaum. Here is… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 9, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Wall Street Journal Bashes the CPSIA, CPSC, and Congress

Today the Wall Street Journal wrote a scathing review of the CPSIA and the CPSC's inability to deal with lack of flexibility provided to the Commission "Lead is a typical component of brass but poses minuscule risk to children through toys. As the CPSC's own staff remarked, "the estimated exposure to lead from children's contact with the die-cast toys would have little impact on the blood… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 7, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

CPSC Releases Preliminary Guidance on Testing & Certification

Yesterday the CPSC released preliminary guidance on the on testing & certification. Continue

Added by cpsia-central on November 6, 2009 at 9:06am — 2 Comments

Nancy Nord's Statement About CPSC/Learning Curve Decision

Nancy Nord released a statement on Wednesday about the impact of the Commission's decision to deny Learning Curve's request for an exemption for brass brushings, which pose no safety hazard. She expresses concern about some of the broad ranging impacts this will have in the children's product's market, which will lead to the disappearance of many products which "do not present a real risk." She concludes "I urge Congress to g… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 6, 2009 at 8:57am — No Comments

Northup Fights for Flexibility in CPSIA, Loses

Below you will find a press release from Commissioner Northup. She made the case in yesterday's video that the CPSC was given flexibility, and as a regulatory agency, should be using it. She lost. CPSC, if you are going to cede your power to make common sense interpretations of this law, please pass the baton back to Congress by urging them to make much needed amendments to save the children's products industry. In the meantime, we likewise ask and urge you to extend the stay of enforcement for… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 5, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Getting Down to Brass Tacks (and toys, and hooks, and hinges…)

Here are Nancy Nord's comments regarding today's vote on brass. Getting Down to Brass Tacks (and toys, and hooks, and hinges…) November 4, 2009 by Nancy Nord First of all thanks for following my blog, I appreciate your comments. I want this to be a place where you can voice your opinions and share your ideas on activities at the Commisison. Many of you have already… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 4, 2009 at 11:47pm — No Comments

CPSIA - Brass Bushings Petition Rejected - Now What?

Today's post comes compliments of Rick Woldenberg. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 CPSIA - Brass Bushings Petition Rejected - Now What? Disclaimer: I am in a bit of a rush today, but wanted to get this out to you. I normally give you quotes and citations, but today am working on a deadline. If I get a small detail wrong, my apologies - please correct me. I will try not to put t… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 4, 2009 at 11:42pm — No Comments

Yet another update...

HTA endorsed a letter to Senator Pryor urging him and his to committee to hold hearings regarding the CPSIA. Noticeably missing as a signatory of this document is the Toy Industry Association. No commentary needed...the missing endorsement speaks volumes as to their allegiances (ahem..Toy Safety Certification Program for the big boys...and the big boys themselves).… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on November 4, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

New York Times & Commentary

Many of you saw the New York Times article about the CPSIA last week. It was encouraging to see this paper finally begin to understand that there is a serious issue facing the children's products industry, in particular handmade and small batch products. Walter Olson wrote a blog post… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on November 4, 2009 at 9:46pm — No Comments

CPSC Hearing on Incident Database / Sen. DeMint Offers Another Fix to CPSIA / TNNA's Letter to CPSC

The CPSC is inviting the public to participate in a hearing so the commission can gather opinions about a consumer product safety incident database. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Bethesda, Md. We wish they (or Congress...or someone) would host a hearing on the hugely negative impact the law is having on American small businesses and the economy, while not making anyone safer. However a h… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 29, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Chairman Tenenbaum in China/ Rick Woldenberg answers Sean Orbele on Resale Shop-Tenenbaum essay, and more...

Chair Tenenabaum visits China. She states, "In a global economy, with goods coming from all over the world, it's important that we have clear standards that we can enforce on imports." We ask...could a law be any less clear? Can all the confusion possibly be having a positive impact on product safety? Never mind enforcement...how about those that are diligently trying to… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 24, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Rep. Waxman :Regulation of Weather Balloons / Learning Curve and Recall Insurance Update / Losing More Toy Exporters

Citing the Falcon Heene's weather balloon incident, Rep.Henry Waxman Calls for Regulation of Weather Balloons to Protect Children. (spoof) Update regarding the Learning Curve Request for Exemption and… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 18, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

All from Rick Woldenberg / CPSIA effect goes International / CPSIA Testing Requirement Flowchart

A round-up of Rick Woldenberg's articles for this week : CPSIA - Rob Wilson's Op-Ed in PSL on Resale Guidance ; CPSIA - Send Me Your Notes about Disappearing Products ;… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 17, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Rick Woldenberg on Learning Curve's Request for Exemption

Here is an interesting commentary by Rick Woldenberg on the Learning Curve exemption request (denied). Whether or not you like Learning Curve, trains, brash brushings, etc., it is an interesting and instructive post about the insanity of this law...the CPSC readily admits the brushings pose no harm, yet they are not allowed under the law, and the CPSC won't budge. Sunday, October 11, 2009 CPSIA - Learning Curve Begs for Common Sense (What a Joke) On Friday, the CPSC Commission docketed… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on October 13, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Mysterious large company struggles, more garage sale comments, update for libraries.

Another rumored casualties due to CPSIA. In relation with garage sales, The Garage Sale Police are Coming! Update for the Libraries. Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 13, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Consumer Confusion Comes From CPSC Guidance, Not the Media

Op-Ed Published in Product Safety Letter October 9, 2009 By Rob Wilson Product Safety Forum recently published an article by Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Tenenbaum intended to reassure thrift stores and families holding garage sales that the CPSC will not punish them with million dollar fines for sales of r… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on October 12, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Tenenbaum sets CPSIA enforcement priorities for garage sales. Why not handmade, too? / A round-up of Rick Woldenberg's CPSIA articles / And Other CPSIA Updates

From HTA, Tenenbaum sets CPSIA enforcement priorities for garage sales. Why not handmade, too? A round-up of Rick Woldenberg's articles from Learning Resources: CPSIA - Californization Continues ;… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 8, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Getting to the Truth of the CPSIA Impact on the Resale Market

On October 3rd CPSC Chair Inez Tenenbaum wrote an article entitled Garage Sales and CPSC -- Sorting the Facts from the Myths. She makes a point of reassuring us that (1) the CPSC will not be going from yard sale to yard sale handing out million dollar fines (phew!), and (2) that the CPSIA is "aimed at making sure your local thrift store doesn’t pass along children’s outerwear with drawstrings that can pose a strang… Continue

Added by Rob Wilson on October 6, 2009 at 10:03am — No Comments

Tenenbaum Doesn't Know What Testing Costs / Update for Resale Stores / TIA's Toy Safety Certification Program Goes Live

CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum believe that lead testing cost is "$35". Update for resale stores. Commission recently issued a Handbook for Resale Stores and Product Resellers in order to help resale… Continue

Added by cpsia-central on October 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

What have you done to stay in business?

Many months of venting and complaining of how over the top I thought the CPSIA was, and my poor family could not stand to listen to me anymore, my husband then said something profound, "Just give up then, close down, or do something else, please!" (He is very supportive, and I agree, I was tired of listening to myself rant.) After unwrinkling my forhead and taking a deep breath, the realization that came to mind was, I love my business and I am really tired of the anxiety, I will not give up, b… Continue

Added by Desiree Vittorio on September 30, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

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Congress Wrote the CPSIA; Only Congress Can Amend It

Many of you read my http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5778-1.html)" target="_blank">response to Chairman Tenenbaum’s article that was published in the Product Safety Letter. The Publisher wrote a follow-up commentary downplaying my article b...

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It isn't final yet; still needs to be voted on. They are accepting comments on the proposal too. I will haven't read all in great enough detail to confirm exactly what it all means, but I am sure more commentary will be forthcoming, if not here, t...

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Wall Street Journal Bashes the CPSIA, CPSC, and Congress

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Is this a proposed guidance that still needs to be voted on? Am I reading it correctly? It appears they will allow component testing if voted on and as long as items are made under 10,000 units, they will not need to be certified, but still must u...

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Help Support the new CPSIA Documentary!

A CPSIA documentary is in the works. Since the mainstream media seems to think this is not worthy of their precious air time, this is another great way to get the word out and put our leaders on the "hot seat" to explain themselves. We know that the impact of this travesty is widespread. Now we just need to collect our pennies together and help support the documentary. We have over 700 members here. Imagine if everyone gave just $20....(that would be $14,000 and good chunk of the cost). Here is a quick way to make a donation.

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