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She obviously misses the point.

The hardest part of forming a reply is citing the passages where you, effectively, illustrate the CPSIA is not only insufficient; but, that better standards already ...

I suspect the loophole HBarryBoo might want to explore are hides with the fur still on, like sherpa.

Hides are not explicitly addressed in the Small Business guide. I would presume the legislators ...

I give up.

Look, sitting on committees that feed into the Federal Registry are cumbersome and exhausting. You should really give it a try, sometime.

The rule is being voted on, now. It will be about one business week (02/06) + 30 days for comments (03/06) + any other delays/votes, etc.

You're right: my math is flawed.

Hang on a second, folks.

You need to digest. The problem Kathleen has been trying to combat is knee-jerk reactions. Change is coming quickly. And, if you don't spend time to digest what you're bein ...

So which is it? Earlier, there were over 150 participants. Now, your post leads me to believe there are less than the minimum 100 needed.

I've already stated my objection, previously. But, I'll say ...

No. You're splitting hairs hoping to find something that sticks. The simple fact of the matter is: if you want a legal opinion, then ask Ms. Falvey. We're relatively confident that the argument of 'lo ...

You are only required to use the RN number on the care/content/origin (CCO) label of products made with certain materials (e.g. wool). It's generally a good idea to use it on the CCO label all the tim ...

One person commented (Textile Savvy?) that adult wearing apparel will require flammability testing. I haven't had time to validate that, yet. I need to, though.

It's currently akin to a school district making uniforms mandatory and some of the local uniform suppliers charging hundreds of dollars per uniform, while telling the district that they are actually g ...

As it stands, very small operations cannot feasibly do so.
Suggestions are good. And, we should talk these through. In terms of being a business, your suggestion underscores the fact that a lot of co ...

Hang on a second.

How is it that a free-market economy has failed to serve you as a consumer or businessperson?

Every business knows that their pricing needs to remain competitive in order to s ...

Does she realize that 98% of the world has a different definition of the word reseller (i.e. flipper, affiliate, etc.)?

And that 2nd hand goods, used goods and off-price goods are sold by either f ...

it's more an ignorant article than an intentionally misleading one
Journalists who work for papers and magazines need to defend their work. If a conventional journalist bypasses fact-checking, their ...

If "guest" is the same person. I think you're under a pile of dirty laundry. There's a lot to this. And, if you try to take it in all at once, it's easy to confuse and blend issues.

Jenni ...

Author	Message
Topic: Read the nastygram I got from Rep Schakowsky
J C Sprowls Replies: 54 Views: 494025	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:55 pm Subject: Read the nastygram I got from Rep Schakowsky
J C Sprowls Replies: 54 Views: 494025	She obviously misses the point. The hardest part of forming a reply is citing the passages where you, effectively, illustrate the CPSIA is not only insufficient; but, that better standards already ...
Topic: Fleece = textile?
J C Sprowls Replies: 5 Views: 27297	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:19 pm Subject: Fleece = textile?
J C Sprowls Replies: 5 Views: 27297	I suspect the loophole HBarryBoo might want to explore are hides with the fur still on, like sherpa. Hides are not explicitly addressed in the Small Business guide. I would presume the legislators ...
Topic: CPSC announcements and updates
J C Sprowls Replies: 39 Views: 247890	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:45 pm Subject: CPSC announcements and updates
J C Sprowls Replies: 39 Views: 247890	I give up. Look, sitting on committees that feed into the Federal Registry are cumbersome and exhausting. You should really give it a try, sometime.
Topic: CPSC announcements and updates
J C Sprowls Replies: 39 Views: 247890	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:57 pm Subject: CPSC announcements and updates
J C Sprowls Replies: 39 Views: 247890	The rule is being voted on, now. It will be about one business week (02/06) + 30 days for comments (03/06) + any other delays/votes, etc. You're right: my math is flawed.
Topic: CPSC announcements and updates
J C Sprowls Replies: 39 Views: 247890	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:47 pm Subject: CPSC announcements and updates
J C Sprowls Replies: 39 Views: 247890	Hang on a second, folks. You need to digest. The problem Kathleen has been trying to combat is knee-jerk reactions. Change is coming quickly. And, if you don't spend time to digest what you're bein ...
Topic: Class action lawsuit?
J C Sprowls Replies: 7 Views: 69899	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:51 pm Subject: Class action lawsuit?
J C Sprowls Replies: 7 Views: 69899	So which is it? Earlier, there were over 150 participants. Now, your post leads me to believe there are less than the minimum 100 needed. I've already stated my objection, previously. But, I'll say ...
Topic: Impact on costumes for children's theater?
J C Sprowls Replies: 11 Views: 60137	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:06 am Subject: Impact on costumes for children's theater?
J C Sprowls Replies: 11 Views: 60137	No. You're splitting hairs hoping to find something that sticks. The simple fact of the matter is: if you want a legal opinion, then ask Ms. Falvey. We're relatively confident that the argument of 'lo ...
Topic: Can we talk about the labeling requirements?
J C Sprowls Replies: 49 Views: 257030	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:14 am Subject: Can we talk about the labeling requirements?
J C Sprowls Replies: 49 Views: 257030	You are only required to use the RN number on the care/content/origin (CCO) label of products made with certain materials (e.g. wool). It's generally a good idea to use it on the CCO label all the tim ...
Topic: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:35 pm Subject: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	One person commented (Textile Savvy?) that adult wearing apparel will require flammability testing. I haven't had time to validate that, yet. I need to, though.
Topic: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:37 pm Subject: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	It's currently akin to a school district making uniforms mandatory and some of the local uniform suppliers charging hundreds of dollars per uniform, while telling the district that they are actually g ...
Topic: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:59 pm Subject: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	As it stands, very small operations cannot feasibly do so. Suggestions are good. And, we should talk these through. In terms of being a business, your suggestion underscores the fact that a lot of co ...
Topic: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:53 pm Subject: We need to call for test cost regulation and oversight
J C Sprowls Replies: 16 Views: 73153	Hang on a second. How is it that a free-market economy has failed to serve you as a consumer or businessperson? Every business knows that their pricing needs to remain competitive in order to s ...
Topic: Activism CPSIA: MEDIA
J C Sprowls Replies: 176 Views: 596845	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:47 pm Subject: Activism CPSIA: MEDIA
J C Sprowls Replies: 176 Views: 596845	Does she realize that 98% of the world has a different definition of the word reseller (i.e. flipper, affiliate, etc.)? And that 2nd hand goods, used goods and off-price goods are sold by either f ...
Topic: Snopes article
J C Sprowls Replies: 15 Views: 60154	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:50 pm Subject: Snopes article
J C Sprowls Replies: 15 Views: 60154	it's more an ignorant article than an intentionally misleading one Journalists who work for papers and magazines need to defend their work. If a conventional journalist bypasses fact-checking, their ...
Topic: Help preparing for an interview
J C Sprowls Replies: 8 Views: 29534	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:44 pm Subject: Help preparing for an interview
J C Sprowls Replies: 8 Views: 29534	If "guest" is the same person. I think you're under a pile of dirty laundry. There's a lot to this. And, if you try to take it in all at once, it's easy to confuse and blend issues. Jenni ...