CPSIA lead-testing law is delayed
Thanks to the incredible grassroots movement against the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which would have gone into effect on February 10, 2009, the commission that created the law has voted to stay the legislation for one year.
"The stay of enforcement provides some temporary, limited relief to the crafters, children's garment manufacturers and toy makers who had been subject to the testing and certification required under the CPSIA. These businesses will not need to issue certificates based on testing of their products until additional decisions are issued by the Commission."
Read the full statement here.
Senator Jim DeMint from South Carolina has sponsored an amendment in order to reform the law.
It's certainly not a done deal, but it's a step in the right direction.
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