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It's interesting. CPSC has co-opted the term "voluntary" but it doesn't really mean that. The CPSIA and CPSC regulations have the full force of law in that they can hand down fines for viola ...

There are additional regulations coming down the line for baby carriers and only a minor part of it directly related to fabric. I wrote about it on my blog a while ago. Since then, there has been anot ...

Unfortunately, other than the drawstring guidelines, there are no other guidelines or rules regarding ties, belts, or sashes. I think the biggest concern with sashes are length. When tied, do they han ...

What is worrisome that Liberty lawn cottons, China silk, and many similar lightweight fabrics are not exempt, are not routinely treated with fire retardant, are likely to fall in the prohibited Class ...

Fabrics that need flammability testing need to be sent to a testing lab. Sometimes the fabric supplier will send you copies of their test reports, but not always.

The buttons appear to be painted metal.

The length of the drawstring outside of a fully expanded waist is new information.

The rest of it is a bit redundant from previous guidelines.

Footwear is another Catch-22 with the law. It may be helpful to review past recalls to see what kinds of things cause problems and what the CPSC may look at in the future.

That is the dilemma every one is facing. If you register, you are on a list that the CPSC or any gorilla consumer protection advocacy can use for whatever nefarious or ridiculous reasons they can come ...

This thing is still a mess. Honestly, I've been ignoring the CPSC for months. I hope the agency ends up on the Congressional spending cuts floor or some kind of self implosion. Too much to hope for, I ...

I would still exercise caution as there are still some major rules coming out in the next few months. The CPSC plans full enforcement in Feb 2011, which may entail changes in the status quo (My instin ...

Bonnet/Hat ties and apron ties fall into a grey area. At this point the rule focuses mostly on drawstrings of the neck and waist on outerwear, like jackets. BUT, there have been recalls for drawstring ...

The sad thing is that pre-CPSIA, the CPSC had the power to immediately take care of this. Now they can't because they are severely limited on how regulations can be written. All they can do is PR and ...

Emily,

Welcome to the world of CPSIA. The truth is, as I've explained before, Patricia could leave the ribbon in because the rules specifically refer to neck and waist. But, there have been ever in ...

re: Buttonhole elastic.

Most of the casing could be regular elastic. Part of it could be buttonhole elastic which would cinch up the rest of it and secured with a securely attached button. It would ...

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Topic: CPSC proposing new rule on sling carriers
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 35332	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:03 pm Subject: CPSC proposing new rule on sling carriers
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 35332	It's interesting. CPSC has co-opted the term "voluntary" but it doesn't really mean that. The CPSIA and CPSC regulations have the full force of law in that they can hand down fines for viola ...
Topic: Let's substitute an unregulated toxin for the forbidden ones
Esther Replies: 8 Views: 70123	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:58 am Subject: Let's substitute an unregulated toxin for the forbidden ones
Esther Replies: 8 Views: 70123	There are additional regulations coming down the line for baby carriers and only a minor part of it directly related to fabric. I wrote about it on my blog a while ago. Since then, there has been anot ...
Topic: Dress sashes and kimono ties
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 39619	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:19 pm Subject: Dress sashes and kimono ties
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 39619	Unfortunately, other than the drawstring guidelines, there are no other guidelines or rules regarding ties, belts, or sashes. I think the biggest concern with sashes are length. When tied, do they han ...
Topic: flammability
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 51000	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:42 pm Subject: flammability
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 51000	What is worrisome that Liberty lawn cottons, China silk, and many similar lightweight fabrics are not exempt, are not routinely treated with fire retardant, are likely to fall in the prohibited Class ...
Topic: flammability
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 51000	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:37 am Subject: flammability
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 51000	Fabrics that need flammability testing need to be sent to a testing lab. Sometimes the fabric supplier will send you copies of their test reports, but not always.
Topic: Toxic and/or mislabeled goods still a problem
Esther Replies: 1 Views: 35311	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:08 am Subject: Toxic and/or mislabeled goods still a problem
Esther Replies: 1 Views: 35311	The buttons appear to be painted metal.
Topic: CPSC Drawstring FAQ
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 39828	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:50 pm Subject: CPSC Drawstring FAQ
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 39828	The length of the drawstring outside of a fully expanded waist is new information. The rest of it is a bit redundant from previous guidelines.
Topic: Are infant winter boots exempt?
Esther Replies: 3 Views: 41453	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:33 am Subject: Are infant winter boots exempt?
Esther Replies: 3 Views: 41453	Footwear is another Catch-22 with the law. It may be helpful to review past recalls to see what kinds of things cause problems and what the CPSC may look at in the future.
Topic: What are we supposed to do?
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 71881	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:57 am Subject: What are we supposed to do?
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 71881	That is the dilemma every one is facing. If you register, you are on a list that the CPSC or any gorilla consumer protection advocacy can use for whatever nefarious or ridiculous reasons they can come ...
Topic: Is Everyone Ready For Jan. 1, 2012? CPSIA
Esther Replies: 4 Views: 48006	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:41 pm Subject: Is Everyone Ready For Jan. 1, 2012? CPSIA
Esther Replies: 4 Views: 48006	This thing is still a mess. Honestly, I've been ignoring the CPSC for months. I hope the agency ends up on the Congressional spending cuts floor or some kind of self implosion. Too much to hope for, I ...
Topic: Did I miss something new?
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 49532	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:30 pm Subject: Did I miss something new?
Esther Replies: 5 Views: 49532	I would still exercise caution as there are still some major rules coming out in the next few months. The CPSC plans full enforcement in Feb 2011, which may entail changes in the status quo (My instin ...
Topic: Aprons Strings and Drawstrings
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 40367	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:35 am Subject: Aprons Strings and Drawstrings
Esther Replies: 2 Views: 40367	Bonnet/Hat ties and apron ties fall into a grey area. At this point the rule focuses mostly on drawstrings of the neck and waist on outerwear, like jackets. BUT, there have been recalls for drawstring ...
Topic: Let's substitute an unregulated toxin for the forbidden ones
Esther Replies: 8 Views: 70123	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:13 am Subject: Let's substitute an unregulated toxin for the forbidden ones
Esther Replies: 8 Views: 70123	The sad thing is that pre-CPSIA, the CPSC had the power to immediately take care of this. Now they can't because they are severely limited on how regulations can be written. All they can do is PR and ...
Topic: Drawstring regulations
Esther Replies: 30 Views: 220975	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:56 pm Subject: Drawstring regulations
Esther Replies: 30 Views: 220975	Emily, Welcome to the world of CPSIA. The truth is, as I've explained before, Patricia could leave the ribbon in because the rules specifically refer to neck and waist. But, there have been ever in ...
Topic: Drawstring regulations
Esther Replies: 30 Views: 220975	Forum: CPSIA & Consumer Safety Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:44 am Subject: Drawstring regulations
Esther Replies: 30 Views: 220975	re: Buttonhole elastic. Most of the casing could be regular elastic. Part of it could be buttonhole elastic which would cinch up the rest of it and secured with a securely attached button. It would ...