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• 02.09.09
  CPSIA Trouble- A State by State Look CPSIA, Craftivism, Handmade World | (2)

  [caption id="attachment_206" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Photo by babyrocksmohawks.etsy.com"][/caption] There is a great new post on Walter Olson's blog, www.overlawyerd.com, in which he highlights some of real world problems the CPSIA has created for toy makers around the country. Read it here
• 01.28.09
  Today is CPSIA Blogging Day CPSIA, Craftivism | (0)

  Concerned handmade artists, indie businesspeople and bloggers who care about this issue are holding a blog-in today to draw attention to the CPSIA law and it's flaws. The Common Room has a list of participants, and this Etsy forum thread also has many great links. Have you blogged about the CPSIA today?
• 01.27.09
  Etsy posts CPSIA Action Kit CPSIA, Craftivism | (1)

  From Etsy's blog, The Storque: "I [Matt at Etsy] compiled relevant links and resources to be used in educating yourself, spreading the word, and taking action around the CPSIA. I will be updating this document from time to time, and will be sure to post updates as they arise. I have not included a section on proposed exemptions at this point, as I am awaiting confirmation from the CPSC on where we stand exactly. I will update the document as soon as I hear back. Download version 1 of the Action Kit (PDF file).
• 01.26.09
  CPSC Posts Video Of Meetings CPSIA, Craftivism | (2)

  Today, the CPSC posted two videos of two recent meetings on the CPSIA- One on children's apparel, the other on publishers of children's books. You can watch them both here: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/apparel.html http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/publishers.html I am watching the lengthy videos now and will provide some commentary soon.
• 01.15.09
  Deadline to vote at Change.org today CPSIA, Craftivism | (7)

  From an email we received this morning: "The last day of voting for the Ideas for Change in America competition is today! On Friday we will present the top 10 ideas to the Obama administration at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. We'll then connect the winning ideas to leading nonprofits and launch a series of national advocacy campaigns to turn each idea into federal policy. You have voted for the following idea: Save Small Business From the CPSIA (6th Place) You can help support this idea by forwarding this email to friends or posting links to your favorite ...
• 01.14.09
  TIA touts CPSIA efforts CPSIA, Craftivism | (1)

  NEW YORK—Toy Industry Association president Carter Keithley today released an open letter to the toy industry about the association's efforts regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a campaign that includes a push to have the Act's Feb. 10 lead enforcement date pushed back. Read the letter here. (Via Playthings.)
• 01.09.09
  Important: CPSC Request for comment deadline CPSIA, Craftivism | (6)

  A reminder that there is a 30 day request for public comment on the latest exemptions. Let the CPSC know that the current exemptions do not go far enough to save handmade and small business! The deadline is Januray 30. Visit www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/cpsia.HTML for more info: "Request for Comments and Information Mandatory Third-Party Testing for Certain Children’s Products Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (“CPSIA”): Component Parts – COMMENT REQUEST, January 30, 2009 [PDF]"
• 01.08.09
  Smart info CPSIA, Craftivism | (0)

  The Smart Mama is a great blog that "provides eco-consulting to make your home healthy, green, non-toxic and safe". It also happens to have a ton of CPSIA info. Give it a look, and follow her on Twitter @thesmartmama.
• 01.07.09
  Let’s Talk About the CPSIA! CPSIA, Craftivism | (0)

  From Healthy Child Healthy World: "Join us for our monthly Green Grapevine conference call to discuss this important issue. Our expert panel will include Jennifer Taggart (attorney, product testing consultant, aka The Smart Mama), Adele Meyer ( Executive Director of the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops), Dan Marshall (owner of Peapods Natural Toys and founder of The Handmade Toy Alliance) and Kathleen Fasanella (Owner of Fashion Incubator and apparel industry consultant). Since there is so much confusion and so much to cover, we are requesting that people submit questions in advance for our panel of experts to address on ...
• 01.07.09
  Panel Exempts Some Products From U.S. Lead Rules CPSIA, Craftivism, Handmade World | (0)

  The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to exempt electronic goods and products with lead embedded inside from new rules banning the metal in toys. The CPSC also exempted wool, cotton, silk, gemstones and pearls in its proposal today. Important news for handmade artists and small business owners! Read the full story on Bloomberg. Related article on the L.A. Times website here.

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