I just found out about a new piece of legislation that is in the works and will take effect Feb 10, 2010. It's called the CPSI Act (Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act) and will require extensive testing for toxins and safety on any toy or product made for children. Individuals will have to invest $$$ to a third party individual for testing, just to prove that their product is safe to sell. I know that we all want safe products for our children, but this isn't the way to do it. So, all you moms an other individuals who make amazing handmade products, get on board and get this thing nixed. To find out more about it, click
HERE. To sign a petition, click
HERE. Or even better, print
THIS sample letter, personalize it and send it to your local congress person and senator.
Click
HERE to find your local representative and
HERE to find your local senator.
Finally, click
HERE to see everyone that will be affected by this ill-conceived piece of legislation