Comments on: West Michigan sounds off about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/ A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade Mon, 21 May 2012 11:06:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Catherine http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3442 Catherine Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:26:55 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3442 Great news crafters! http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/breaking-news-the-cpsia-manditory-testing-certification-has--3347/ Great news crafters!

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]]> By: sewbettie http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3435 sewbettie Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:28:42 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3435 thank you for your article. you have always been an amazing advocate for handmade artists. thank you for your article. you have always been an amazing advocate for handmade artists.

]]> By: Diane http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3434 Diane Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:10:25 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3434 Perhaps as a compromise, makers of handmade toys could offer to put a disclaimer or warning tag on the toys (like so many other products). Since buyers tend to know or trust the makers, that probably wouldn't hurt sales much. Perhaps as a compromise, makers of handmade toys could offer to put a disclaimer or warning tag on the toys (like so many other products). Since buyers tend to know or trust the makers, that probably wouldn’t hurt sales much.

]]> By: Johanna Lu http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3432 Johanna Lu Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:45:40 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3432 Hi! I just want to say that I nominated you for a Kreativ blogger award, not just because you are mean crafter and writer but also because your great podcasts and your inspiring attitude. So I really want to spread the word about Craftsanity to more folks out there! Hi! I just want to say that I nominated you for a Kreativ blogger award, not just because you are mean crafter and writer but also because your great podcasts and your inspiring attitude. So I really want to spread the word about Craftsanity to more folks out there!

]]> By: Candy http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3431 Candy Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:34:36 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3431 I was curious about if newspapers would be under this law? I've read more about the publishing industry being affected, possibly even libraries. But what about the comics sections that have kid specific activities that run at least weekly in newspapers? Wouldn't those fall under the same type of scrutiny? I ask here since you are a columnist with a paper, and maybe it has been discussed there. I would think if newspapers and print media in general was to fall under this huge sweeping firing squad of testing requirements, this might be a bigger story that people even realize. Just curious. I was curious about if newspapers would be under this law? I’ve read more about the publishing industry being affected, possibly even libraries. But what about the comics sections that have kid specific activities that run at least weekly in newspapers? Wouldn’t those fall under the same type of scrutiny? I ask here since you are a columnist with a paper, and maybe it has been discussed there.

I would think if newspapers and print media in general was to fall under this huge sweeping firing squad of testing requirements, this might be a bigger story that people even realize. Just curious.

]]> By: Simone http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3430 Simone Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:21:55 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3430 I had no idea that this was what was behind the "Save handmade" thing (new Zealander) All i can say is its frightening and i hope we do not follow suit. Is there any way to create a loop hole? Perhaps calling the toys "souvenirs" or "ornaments" that sort of thing? Or perhaps some sort of disclaimer? I'm no expert tho. I had no idea that this was what was behind the “Save handmade” thing (new Zealander) All i can say is its frightening and i hope we do not follow suit. Is there any way to create a loop hole? Perhaps calling the toys “souvenirs” or “ornaments” that sort of thing? Or perhaps some sort of disclaimer? I’m no expert tho.

]]> By: Mindy http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3429 Mindy Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:13:39 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3429 Thanks for writing about this issue. We just did a post as part of the "Say No to CPSIA blog-in" if you're interested. http://www.favecraftsblog.com/say-no-to-the-cpsia-blog-in/ Thanks for writing about this issue. We just did a post as part of the “Say No to CPSIA blog-in” if you’re interested.

http://www.favecraftsblog.com/say-no-to-the-cpsia-blog-in/

]]> By: Xanthe http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3422 Xanthe Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:28:25 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3422 Hi Jennifer, I'm so glad you're talking about this issue. I do not make children's products, but I buy them. I want handmade items, like those you have showcased in your podcast. I am still shocked that Congress (both parties) could be so thick! I've written to my reps and local (I live in Wisconsin) radio stations, but this is still mostly ignored. I've signed petitions. This is so frustrating! I know the police aren't going to swoop down on day one, but no one I know wants to break the law. So when economic news is at its worst, congress puts more people out of work just because they write a bad bill. How about the other consequences? What does this do to schools, libraries, and day cares? Will I be risking high fines and felony jail time if I sell a toy at a garage sale that is found later to exceed the lead limits? Where will all these perfectly safe but untested products go? Landfills...what a disaster! Thanx again Jennifer and keep up the good work! Hi Jennifer,
I’m so glad you’re talking about this issue. I do not make children’s products, but I buy them. I want handmade items, like those you have showcased in your podcast.

I am still shocked that Congress (both parties) could be so thick! I’ve written to my reps and local (I live in Wisconsin) radio stations, but this is still mostly ignored. I’ve signed petitions. This is so frustrating!

I know the police aren’t going to swoop down on day one, but no one I know wants to break the law. So when economic news is at its worst, congress puts more people out of work just because they write a bad bill.

How about the other consequences? What does this do to schools, libraries, and day cares? Will I be risking high fines and felony jail time if I sell a toy at a garage sale that is found later to exceed the lead limits? Where will all these perfectly safe but untested products go? Landfills…what a disaster!

Thanx again Jennifer and keep up the good work!

]]> By: Dee B http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3420 Dee B Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:03:37 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3420 I know this is going to sound very 'tin-foil hat'-ish, but I can't help but think that large manufacturers are pushing this in government just to push out the little guys. Waxman, who pushed this bill, was also the one that was pushing another bill that would deeply affect my industry, soaps and bath and beauty items. The FDA Globalization Act would basically put small time soapmakers/crafters out of business, as it would require huge fees to license your business with the FDA. This would be no big deal for the L'Oreals and the Revlons (both companies which pushed the legislation) but would put out of business most home crafters and business people. I know this is going to sound very ‘tin-foil hat’-ish, but I can’t help but think that large manufacturers are pushing this in government just to push out the little guys.

Waxman, who pushed this bill, was also the one that was pushing another bill that would deeply affect my industry, soaps and bath and beauty items. The FDA Globalization Act would basically put small time soapmakers/crafters out of business, as it would require huge fees to license your business with the FDA. This would be no big deal for the L’Oreals and the Revlons (both companies which pushed the legislation) but would put out of business most home crafters and business people.

]]> By: Turtle http://craftsanity.com/2009/01/west-michigan-sounds-off-about-the-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/comment-page-1/#comment-3413 Turtle Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:59:51 +0000 http://craftsanity.com/?p=1570#comment-3413 it is a sad and frustrating event. who and what were they thinking to make such a general law!! thankyou for posting the petition links. it is a sad and frustrating event. who and what were they thinking to make such a general law!! thankyou for posting the petition links.

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