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CPSIA- NATURAL Toymakers CASUALTY of LEAD-LADEN Chinese IMPORTS? KPAX 12-13-08

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Natural toymakers led the charge in ensuring safety and providing an alternative. But will they inadvertantly end up the casualty of new CPSIA lead testing laws spawned by the lead-laden Chinese imports of 2007? Video from a report by KPAX- Missoula, Montana- Saturday, December 13, 2008 Copyright KPAX8 Missoula, Montana All rights reserved Please go to the KPAX website and comment- www.kpax.com New rules could hurt Missoula toy maker Posted: Dec 13, 2008 11:08 PM Updated: Dec 27, 2008 11:06 PM This could be the last holiday season children receive homemade toys after toy makers all over the country recently found out legislation has been passed that could put them out of business. Back in 2007, there were toy recalls ranging from dangerously high levels of lead or other chemicals, small parts breaking off causing children to choke, and magnetic parts causing health risks and even death. Almost all of these cases dealt with toys made in China and the recalls were a major concern for parents all over the United States. Anna Rummel sells her hand made toys in Missoula and told us that as a parent, she was thrilled to find out recently passed the legislation would increase stricter testing of toys, until she realized it may put her out of business. “It’s sad because this industry, the people in the natural toy industry, are the ones that fought to create an alternative to lead and toxic toys.” The legislation passed in August requires all toys to be tested but the testing can be as pricey as $4000 per toy. The new rules could make it hard or even impossible for Rummel and others to keep making their toys. “I wouldn’t be able to get any of the toys I currently carry, So I would close my shop because I’ve hand selected these toys for the last several years” commented Walking Stick Toys owner Erica Hickey. She added that a few manufacturers have already announced they are closing their business. If the legislation is not amended Hickey will have until August of 2009 to clear out her shop. But, both Hickey and Rummel say they wont give up on this issue because they think it’s important for children to have hand made toys. – Allyson Weller reporting from KPAX in Missoula, Montana

CPSIA- CPSC claims CHANGES to LEAD TESTING LAW on the WAY- KVAL 13 Eugene OR 01-07-09

Admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:01:21 +0000

Changes to lead testing law offer reprieve for some artists, children’s retailers- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has said that it has modifed parts of the CPSIA on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 and will make a formal announcement shortly. Video copyright KVAL 13 Eugene, Oregon All rights reserved Broadcasted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Please go to the KVAL 13 website to comment- www.kval.com

UNHAPPY HOLIDAYS! CPSIA CRUSHING LOCAL TOYMAKERS- CBS3 MA12-16-08

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:01:11 +0000

CPSIA 2008′s new safety law are hurting local toymakers and businesses. Video from a report by CBS3 Springfield, Massachusetts, Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Copyright CBS3 Springfield All rights reserved www.cbs3springfield.com Please go to the page on cbs3′s website and comment Toy Safety Legislation Hurting Local Toymakers By Miranda Grossman Story Published: Dec 16, 2008 at 6:48 PM EST Story Updated: Dec 16, 2008 at 6:48 PM EST This holiday season is not looking so festive for local toy stores and toymakers. Changes in toy safety legislation have helped ban toxic toys imported from China, but may also be ruining the livelihood of local businesses. Kate Glynn has worked hard to ensure the toys she sells at her Northampton store are non-toxic and made in the US But she could be losing some of her best-selling products because of new toy safety legislation. “I don’t want to say its going to break my business, I don’t want to be pessimistic, but I am very concerned,” said Glynn, Owner of ‘A Child’s Garden’ in Northampton. After thousands of toys, mostly from China, were recalled in 2007, Congress passed tougher regulations. The new rules ban lead in toys and mandate third party-testing and certification. While Glynn thinks the legislation is long overdue, she says it will increase costs for small businesses that will have to pay for testing. “My vendors are trying to figure out which lines to trim because they cant afford testing,” said Glynn. “I am looking at losing lines, or having to increase costs, because if the toys are going to cost the manufacturer more money, it is going to be passed on to me.” Glynn is part of the Handmade Toy Alliance, who wants to see natural materials like wood, silk and wool be exempt from testing or financial help for small businesses. The new rules are being phased in now, and will fully take effect next summer.

CPSIA TROUBLE in VERMONT TOYLAND Fox44 12-23-08

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:18:55 +0000

Wooden toymaker Mike Rainville, owner of Middlebury-based Maple Landmark Woodcraft, had his best year yet in 2008. But will the new regulations for lead testing imposed by the CPSIA 2008 hurt his successful business? Video from Fox44 Burlington, Vermont- December 23, 2008 Copyright Fox 44 All rights reserved New Regulations Trouble Local Toymakers Posted: Dec 23, 2008 09:33 PM Updated: Dec 23, 2008 09:38 PM Toy safety regulations passed by Congress in August could pose a threat to small toy manufacturers in Vermont and across the country, local toymakers said Tuesday. The law, called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, requires mechanical and chemical testing of all toys, many of which must be tested on an annual basis. “It’s expensive; it’s time consuming. And we’re still all trying to sort it out because it’s all so new,” said Mike Rainville, owner of Middlebury-based Maple Landmark Woodcraft. Rainville said he hasn’t figured out the dollar-for-dollar impact on his bottom line yet, because required testing doesn’t completely take effect until February 2009. However, he estimated it would cost several hundred dollars to test one toy. Maple Landmark Woodcraft has nearly 900 different toy models. “It’s a lot of money to come up with,” Rainville said. “It’s gonna impact some smaller companies far worse than it will impact us. And the big companies that were the problem in the first place aren’t really gonna see much impact at all in their costs.” Additionally, Rainville said larger manufacturers that import toys also test their toys overseas. That means testing is cheaper for them, another competitive advantage, he said. Still, Rainville said his company, which had its best year in 2008 in its 29-year history, should make it through alright, even if he must raise prices. Please go to the Fox44 website to comment- www.fox44.net

CPSIA- USED now ABUSED by NEW LAWS- WCAX Vermont 01-21-09

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Michelle Ertle has always been diligent when it comes to safety and the items she offers for sale at her Trading Post for Little Folks consignment shop located in Essex, Vermont. She keeps current on recalled items and makes sure they don’t end up in the hands and homes of her customers and their children. Although the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which will go into effect on February 10, 2009 does not require second-hand shops like hers to lab test children’s clothing, books and toys for lead, she is afraid for the future of her business because the laws state that she will still be legally responsible should anything she sells violate the new lead laws. Video from CBS3 WCAX- Burlington, Vermont Copyright WCAX All rights reserved Please visit the WCAX website to comment- www.wcax.com

CPSIA- POP TOYMAKER HAMMERED by NEW LAW Syracuse NY 12-22-08

Admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:41:02 +0000

CPSIA 2008′s new safety laws are hurting local toymakers and businesses. Mel Taber of Camillus, NY runs a toymaking business out of his home and is concerned that CPSIA 2008′s new testing standards will be so costly, he will be put out of business. Video from a report by WYSR NBC9 Syracuse, NY, Monday, December 22, 2008 Copyright WSYR NBC9 Syracuse, NY All rights reserved Please visit the WSYR NBC9 website to comment- www.9wsyr.com Please go to the page on wsyr’s website and comment

CPSIA- THRIFT STORE stripped of KIDS’ ITEMS! GONE! KTRK ABC13 Houston 02-10-09

Admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:12:10 +0000

GONE! Customers stand bewildered at Northwest Assistance Ministries resale store in Houston, staring at empty shelves and racks at a thrift store in Houston, Texas- ALL THE CHILDRENS’ ITEMS ARE GONE! CPSIA regulations, despite a one year stay of enforcement regarding lead testing and certification, scare store owners into getting rid of items for children 12 and under because of potential fines! Retailers are still liable if an item with unacceptable lead limits is sold. Target and Walmart also took extra measures to remove potential offenders. (Afraid to go to local thrift store in my hometown- will I still be able to buy kid’s items at deep discount in these terrible economic times?) Video from KTRK ABC13 Houston From a broadcast Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Copyright KRTK All rights reserved Please visit the KTRK ABC13 website to comment- abclocal.go.com

CPSIA laws chip away at WOOD TOY STORE- Handmade Toy Alliance- WSMV Nashville 12-24-08

Admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:36:10 +0000

Brian Pharoah fondly remembers playing with handmade wooden toys made by his grandfather. Pharoah started looking for toys reminiscent of his childhood and subsequently started an online wooden toy business called realwoodentoys.com. But will the CPSIA testing laws chip away at Pharoah’s wooden toy suppliers so badly, he will end up with a skeleton of his pride and joy? Video from WSMV 4 Nashville, Tennesee Broadcast Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Copyright WSMV Nashville, Tennessee All rights reserved Please comment at the WSMV website- www.wsmv.com

CPSIA STAY! Rosary RETAILER ponders CONFUSING LEAD LAW CBS3 Philly 02-03-09

Admin — Sun, 03 May 2009 13:37:03 +0000

Philly rosary maker and retailer Laina Yeisley tries to make sense of the recent “stay” of enforcement by the Consumer Product Safety Commission concerning lead testing as dictated in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008 which goes into effect February 10, 2009. Despite the one year stay of non-enforcement and suspension of the requirement of certification and lead testing, the law will still hold retailers responsible for lead levels in their products. Hard to understand. You aren’t alone. CBS3 in Philadelphia is having trouble making sense of it all, but is on the job! Video from CBS3 Philadelphia, PA Copyright CBS3 All rights reserved Please visit the cbs3.com website to comment- cbs3.com

HANDCRAFTER ALERT- Will CPSIA 2008 FORCE Wood TOYMAKER OUT OF BUSINESS?

Admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:51:16 +0000

See the full article on Etsy’s blog, the Storque. Toymaker Amber Dusick aka woodmouse has her wood shop in her garage in downtown LA. After the birth of her son, this one time farm girl from Minnesota became nostalgic for the toys from her past: simple, natural toys that would inspire creativity and imaginative play, made from materials that wouldn’t stick around in a landfill for thousands of years. This video can also be seen at etsy.com and etsy.com’s youtube channel- youtube/etsy Copyright etsy.com All rights reserved