Is this how it's gonna be now in the Obama Era? All our Freakouts are turned to Chillouts, and our weekends are our own?
Everyone will still be required to follow the CPSIA's lead, phthalate, and other safety standards, but the CPSC will not require testing or certification until they have worked out the details of the rules, standards, and exemptions necessary for implementing the new regulations. Pop a bottle of microbrew and read the details of the CPSC announcement below. Handmade garment makers are especially encouraged to check their zippers. For lead.
CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products [cpsc.gov]
Unless the Consumer Product Safety Commission exempts them from the sweeping legislation, libraries nationwide could be forced to pull children's books from their shelves or, alternately, ban children.I don't know, depending on what time of day you asked, I bet a ban on children could get a lot of parental support.
Libraries say new safety law could mean no more books for kids [kansascity.com thanks dt reader jen]
