consumer product safety improvement act
Definition
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, commonly called CPSIA, is a federal law passed in 2008 that sets strict safety standards for products sold to children under 12, particularly around lead and phthalate content. It requires manufacturers, importers, and retailers to test their children's products and certify that those products meet federal safety standards before selling them.
Example
If you sell handmade wooden toys, CPSIA requires you to have those toys tested by an accredited laboratory and create a written certificate proving they meet lead limits before you can legally sell them to customers.
Watch Out
Even small businesses and individual sellers on platforms like Etsy must comply with CPSIA, so selling non-compliant children's products can result in serious fines even if you had no idea the law existed.
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