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mandatory children's product lead content compliance certification is required--this date has been stayed again by 1 year by the CPSC

CPSIA Links


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Made Here in America, a directory of toys and other goods made in the US.

Research and share safety documentation for component parts from CPSIA Compliant Suppliers

CPSIA Central - An online community of concerned business of all types

Reform CPSIA - The headquarters of the class-action lawsuit forming now to challenge the implementation of the CPSIA.

Amend the CPSIA - Organizing site for the April 1 Rally in Washington, DC

Toy Industry Association summary of CPSIA

CPSIA Regulations and Summary from the CPSC

American Specialty Toy Retailing Association

Full Text of HR4040, the CPSIA

National Bankruptcy Day and Fashion Incubator -- blogs about CPSIA's impact on apparel manufacturers and retailers

ETSY crafters forum on facing extinction by the CPSIA

Flickr Album of Endangered Toys


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1.21.09_CPSIA_Letter_to_Henry_ Waxman[1].pdf
View Download		 Letter to Henry Waxman from members of the Committee of Energy and Commerce   88k v. 2 Feb 5, 2009 4:59 PM cecilia leibovitz
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View Download		 Image file free for all to use to link back to www.handmadetoyalliance.org  173k v. 3 Dec 15, 2008 3:47 PM dan marshall
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View Download		 Banner Ad format file, free for all to use to link to www.handmadetoyalliance.org  64k v. 1 Dec 15, 2008 3:47 PM dan marshall
AFA CPSC lead rulemaking letter.pdf
View Download		 AFA letter to CPSC on exclusions for natural materials  156k v. 1 Jan 7, 2009 3:20 PM dan marshall
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View Download		 Print ad format file of the HTA logo  1038k v. 1 Dec 15, 2008 3:48 PM dan marshall
chang.org press release.doc
Download		 Change.org Press Release  32k v. 1 Jan 19, 2009 11:09 AM Jill Chuckas
CPSCPetition1208.pdf
View Download		 The Handmade Toy Alliance supports this petition from the National Association of Manufacturers to the CPSC.  199k v. 1 Dec 22, 2008 7:36 AM dan marshall
HTA Comments on Importing to GAO.pdf
View Download		 HTA response to questions about the CPSC regulation of imports from the General Accounting Office  103k v. 1 May 13, 2009 12:49 PM dan marshall
HTA Comments on Natural Materials .pdf
View Download		 Letter to CPSC regarding proposed exemptions for natural materials  117k v. 1 Jan 3, 2009 9:04 PM dan marshall
HTA Comments on Tracking Labels.pdf
View Download		 HTA response the the CPSC's request for comments on Section 103 of the CPSIA, which requires batch tracking labels  142k v. 1 Mar 26, 2009 9:46 PM dan marshall
HTA Component Testing letter to the CPSC.pdf
View Download		 HTA letter to CPSC in support of component-based testing, 12/31/08   87k v. 4 Dec 31, 2008 9:59 AM dan marshall
HTA endorsement of NAM petition.pdf
View Download		 HTA letter endorsing the NAM petition to the CPSC  118k v. 1 Jan 4, 2009 6:51 PM dan marshall
HTA February 10 delay final.pdf
View Download		 HTA request to the CPSC to stay the enforcement of the Feb 10 deadline   63k v. 2 Jan 21, 2009 7:48 AM Jill Chuckas
HTA_hireslogo.jpg
View Download		 High Resolution Logo File  125k v. 1 Feb 25, 2009 9:15 AM dan marshall
HTA_issue_sheet_March_2009.pdf
View Download		 Handmade Toy Alliance One Page Issue Sheet, revised March 2009  100k v. 3 Mar 5, 2009 6:47 PM dan marshall
HTA jan 2 2009 press release.doc
Download		 January 2, 2009 Press Release regarding HTA support of the NAM petition, component-based testing, and natural materials  108k v. 1 Jan 3, 2009 8:51 PM dan marshall
HTA Letter to Consumer Groups.pdf
View Download		 Letter to consumer groups who wrote to the CPSC on January 7 about misinformation about the costs of the CPSIA.   118k v. 1 Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM dan marshall
HTA quarter page flier.pdf
View Download		 1/4 page s-sided flier for handing out to customers  64k v. 1 Jan 14, 2009 11:59 AM dan marshall
HTA request for revote on tracking labels.pdf
View Download		 Letter to CPSC Chair Tenenbaum requesting a revote on staying tracking label req's.  54k v. 1 Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM dan marshall
HTA response to GAO.pdf
View Download		 Response to the General Accounting Office's request for HTA opinions about requiring a surety bond or insurance to cover the costs of a potential recall of consumer items.  92k v. 1 Jan 20, 2009 2:12 PM dan marshall
letter to commerce subcommittee.doc
Download		 Letter to Congressional Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection re: Saving Handmade Toys  131k v. 1 Dec 6, 2008 8:37 AM dan marshall
Letter_to_CPSC from C. Dent.pdf
View Download		 Letter on behalf of the HTA from COngressman Charles Dent  452k v. 1 Nov 9, 2009 6:39 PM Handmade Toy Alliance
Multi Association Follow Up Letter Feb 17.pdf
View Download		 Letter requesting exemptions for fabrics  119k v. 1 Feb 18, 2009 9:22 AM dan marshall
NAM CPSC Request 1-28.pdf
View Download		 National Association of Manufacturers Petition to stay enforcement of the CPSIA 1/28/09  130k v. 1 Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM dan marshall
NAM CPSC Tracking Label Stay 3-24-09.pdf
View Download		 NAM request to delay implementation of the batch tracking label requirements, which was endorsed by the HTA.  28k v. 1 Mar 24, 2009 9:19 PM dan marshall
petition text 1.pdf
View Download		 Original HTA petition text from http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/handmadetoys/ , which was updated on 12/31/08.  53k v. 1 Dec 30, 2008 11:36 PM dan marshall
save handmade_book.pdf
View Download		 Booklet / Flier of children's products endangered by the CPSIA  1072k v. 1 Jan 11, 2009 11:09 PM dan marshall
SBA Advocacy Letter from HTA.pdf
View Download		 Application to the R3 Program at the SBA Office of Advocacy, submitted 12/30/08.  153k v. 1 Dec 30, 2008 11:44 PM dan marshall