The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008 (CPSIA) defines the new testing, documentation, safety standards, and level of substances on consumer goods. The law facilitates the amendment and enhancement of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSA); thus, strengthening its enforcement and regulatory authority. The CPSIA affects all manufacturers, importers, and private labelers of consumer goods for children under 12 years.
In addition to the improvements on the CPSC’s authority, the act provides funding for product safety research and implements better tracking of dangerous products. The law requires mandatory reporting of any hazard that might cause death or serious injury to young children. Moreover, it makes public all reports relating to injuries and hazards linked to specific consumer products (Lohr par. 1-5).
Products Affected by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008
Substantially all children’s products will have lead paint and content restrictions. These items include infant books, bibs, pacifiers, lunch boxes, backpacks diaper bags, children’s jewelry, car seats and seat belts , cribs and crib mattresses . In addition CPSIA affects electronic products such as corded window coverings .
Furniture Affected by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008
Couches, chairs, recliners ottomans with padded seats are regulated because of the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE’S ) in the products. As of February 10, 2009 no children’s product can have a lead content above 0.1 percent (Lohr par. 1-5).
The CPSIA requires all manufacturers and importers of consumer goods to provide General Certificate of Compliance (GCC) for their products . The certificate should show that the product meets all the safety requirements under CPSIA including third-party testing if required by the commission . Large batch producers may provide a Children’s Product Certificate instead of GCC for each production lot or run as long as they meet specific conditions set.
Consumer product safety improvement act 2008 and child safety.
President George Bush signed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) into law on August 14, 2008. The CPSIA's main purpose is to protect children from products that could pose a safety hazard. One way the CPSIA does this is by setting strict lead content limits for products intended for use by children 12 and under. The act also requires manufacturers and importers of consumer goods to provide certificates showing that their products meet all applicable safety requirements, including third-party testing if required by the commission.
What are the main changes made to CPSIA?
The CPSIA made several changes to consumer product safety laws, including the following:
-Lead content limits: The act sets strict lead content limits for products intended for use by children 12 and under. Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems, especially in young children.
-Certification requirements: The act requires manufacturers and importers of consumer goods to provide certificates showing that their products meet all applicable safety requirements, including third-party testing if required by the commission. This helps ensure that only safe products are sold to consumers.
-Third-party testing: The act requires certain products to be tested by independent third-party laboratories before they can be sold. This helps ensure that products meet safety standards and helps protect consumers from unsafe products.
The CPSIA has helped make consumer products safer for children and families, and it will continue to do so as we work together to keep our kids safe.
What does the Consumer Product Safety Act do?
The CPSIA sets strict lead content limits for products intended for use by children 12 and under. Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems, especially in young children. The act also requires manufacturers and importers of consumer goods to provide certificates showing that their products meet all applicable safety requirements, including third-party testing if required by the commission. This helps ensure that only safe products are sold to consumers.
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