So... I wrote my rep to complain about the fact that the buying and selling of pre-1985 kid's books, such as the one pictured to the left, is now forbidden by the CPSIA, and here is what he replied:
"...You would be interested to know that in response to concerns regarding the testing requirements for children's products under P.L. 110-314, on January 30, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the implementation of such requirements will be delayed for one year, until February 10, 2010. Previously, the CPSC stated that resale and consignment stores will not be responsible for testing products, however these stores have a responsibility to not carry products that are harmful. For additional information on this issue, I would encourage you to contact the CPSC..."
The stay, of course, specifically EXCLUDES pre-1985 children's books. The implementation of such requirements is NOT delayed for one year- they cannot legally be sold if they are not tested. The same is true for a number of products- zippers, buttons, snaps, grommets, painted toys, jewelry, mini-bikes, ball point pens, to name some.
It's a pity that my legislator didn't bother to inform himself before giving me such bad advice, is it not? Pin It
