[Nfb-krafters-korner] All Crafters - This needs your attention

[Susan Roe]

Then what is a home crafter to do?

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] All Crafters - This needs your attention


>I think this all stems from the lead paint ordeal.
> Di
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: AUDREY WELLNER
>  To: undisclosed recipients
>  Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:54 PM
>  Subject: All Crafters - This needs your attention
>
>
>        Hi Fellows Crafters,
>           Found this article I think you all need to look into.  Read it 
> carefully - it effects everyone doing crafts.  Let me know your opinion.
>           Audrey
>
>
>
>        Call for Handmade Activism
>        On February 10, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) 
> will change its policies in an attempt to protect American consumers. 
> American artisans and retailers who deal in handcrafted items for children 
> 0-12 will be profoundly affected by this change. According to 
> HandmadeToyAlliance.org, "Among other things, the CPSIA bans lead and 
> phthalates in toys, mandates third-party testing and certification for all 
> toys and requires toy makers to permanently label each toy with a date and 
> batch number."
>        If you go to Etsy.com, an online marketplace for buying and selling 
> handmade items, and type "baby" into the search engine, the results total 
> over 182,000. Imagine the costs involved to test 182,000+ items; the grand 
> total is mind-boggling. Aprons, blankets, hats, wood toys, jewelry, soap 
> and even diaper bags will be subject to inspection at the maker's expense. 
> Imagine: You will no longer be able to purchase that cute little hat for a 
> baby shower gift because the craftsperson that crochets the hats won't be 
> able to afford the $180 per piece inspection fee.
>        To learn more about this new legislation, please check out the 
> following Web sites for additional information:
>        HandmadeToyAlliance.org
>        Etsy.com
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