Whew! Consignment Stores Can Still Sell, as Long as They Meet Lead Limit Requirements

We already know new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) take effect Feb. 10. Under this new law, children’s products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after Feb. 10, even if they were manufactured before that date. On Aug. 14, the restrictions tighten as the total lead limit drops to 300 ppm.

But the really good news is this new law will NOT shut consignment shops down, since resellers will NOT be required to test children’s products for lead before they are sold. However, those who do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is therefore advising that resellers avoid accepting products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have proof that those products have less than the new limit. Read more at this link.