I thought of amending the first post I wrote about this but reasoned too few would see it.
Background: if you make products for children aged 12 and under, you’re required to comply with a law known as CPSIA -it’s been so onerous that F-I has a separate category set up for it.…
Amended 1/6/2012: Please see the most recent post on this topic for updated information, particularly if you experienced difficulty after complying with these instructions.
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This is important stuff. First of all, as much as it pains me to repeat myself, today is not the day to wrangle with semantics or diction.…
The big news in children’s wear is that the CPSC has recalled sleepwear from Sage Creek Organics for violations of the federal flammability standard due to sizing. Yes, sizing. The recalled garments don’t meet the “tight-fitting” sizing requirements -which you can find here.…
Those of you producing children’s wear should be aware that the stay of enforcement (CPSIA §102(a)) will be expiring on February 10th. A broad coalition of children’s products producers have signed on to a letter submitted by NAM (National Assoc of Manufacturers) to the CPSC, requesting an extension for very valid reasons (pdf).…
Children’s products producers take note. Your prompt response is required, these surveys will be taken down this weekend.
I rarely do this but here’s the cut and paste because it’s better than a summary I would write:
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Wants You!
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