Oct. 30 – US: CPSC releases policy on testing and certification of lead in children’s products

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated in the October 29 Federal Register the release of a document titled “Statement of Policy: Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children’s Products”. This document provides guidance on complying with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

The Federal Register article can be found here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26080.htm

The 5 page pdf version of the lead policy is available here: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/leadpolicy.pdf

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