Comments on: CPSIA: Children’s apparel exemptions

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:43:47 +0000

Does anybody know about ink jet ink. When you print on sheets of Fabric?

By: Renee2

Renee2 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:08:22 +0000

Test for lead “…unless they are made entirely from materials that the Commission has determined would not contain lead in excess of the CPSIA lead limits.” From the final ruling at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/brief/leadfinalrule.pdf.

Does anyone have any insight on this phrase, and what types of screen print methods and inks would qualify for the exemption?

Thanks!

By: Magda

Magda — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:26:22 +0000

I found two ink companies whos inks are manufactured in compliance with CPSAI 2008, Section 108, Phathalates and 16CFR, Part 1303 Lead in Paint , CPSIA Section 101 , Lead Content in Substrates. First is PolyOne – Wilflex Epic Ink – they can provide cerficate and CPSIA Conformity Statment. Secend company -Rutland – Non- Phthalates ink Series – will also provide compliance statment +certificate. I called both and received the compliance statments.
PolyOne – Wilflex Epic ink – Tel # 770-590-3500 & Rutland # 800-438-5134.
Thought it might help.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:39:49 +0000

What about YKK Zippers made in the USA? I have manufactured in the USA an outdoor blanket tote/picnic blanket, so it sounds like because my materials are textile made I would be okay on the blanket part (fleece and oxford nylon), but I do have the YKK Zippers on the blanket too.

I have discontiued all my children prints and have taken down all my baby pictures. I really however would really like to carry childrens prints again because of the request, but I do not want to deal with labeling or any sort of testing under the CPSIA. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for all the information!

By: Betty Hilyer

Betty Hilyer — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:54:21 +0000

Jennifer did some testing for me, so I feel safe for the time being.. but IF component testing IS NOT accepted, how often do we test, how much do we test and what testing needs to be done?? Concerned about the acid testing of metal hair clips, plastic hairclips and possibly headbands tho they are covered.. I know about the accessibility rule, but none of it is really clear. still a fuzzy grey area.(can lead leach through ribbon?) UGH.. so many unanswered questions.
I.E. I buy 1000 hair clips from dealer ( who is in compliance by the way ) how many of those clips do I send as a sample to be tested? Do I do this everytime I but a new lot from my dealer? And will Jennifer’s test hold up or will I need to acid test? how do you acid test plastic headbands… As of now I only buy from compliant sellers and I feel safe in what I have tested and have letters of compliance on file for all items bought plus testing from Jennifer.. I feel I have gone the extra mile to offer my customers a safe product.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:53:55 +0000

I would not have known if it weren’t for finding Kathleen’s blog. How do they plan on notifying all those involved; which seems to be quite an extensive list if you think about it? I would hate to be the company or individual that finds out only when they are fined or shut down.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:10:44 +0000

I think I might be able to reopen! Not sure yet and I’ll read through and make sure we can be compliant and still profitable (hahahahaha), but this is definitely better news than I’ve heard in a while. I just met a retailer of tiaras who had no idea about the cpsia, she sells to juvenile and adult markets. Makes me wonder sometimes.

By: Marlene S

Marlene S — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:04:46 +0000

Kathleen,
Crazy busy the last week and haven’t been online in the last few days. Great news. Thank you sooo much for keeping us informed! It’s amazing how many people in the industry I’ve run into the last few days that have no clue about CPSIA.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:44:34 +0000

Does this mean that all screen-printed fabrics need to be tested unless they are printed using dyes? I print both yardage and tee shirts using water-based inks that I have had tested for lead content (they don’t contain lead) and it would seem that I’ll now have to test every batch for lead. I wonder how many other printed fabrics this will impact and how they will differentiate between printing done with dyes and printing done with pigments?

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:37:51 +0000

I have my fingers crossed with you Renee.