While browsing the forum, I came across a post about a new US law that demands all products made for children be tested for harmful substances such as lead. Apparently Big Brother's panties got in a twist about last year's product recalls. You may remember that many products from China and elsewhere were pulled from shelves because of high lead and amphetamine content. The solution? Ban all children's products that have not been submitted for intense screening.
The problem of course, is that the law as it is applies to everyone and everything, including products manufactured in the US, and those made by home crafters. The result is that if the law should be passed, no one will be able to sell handmade toys, blankets or clothing at farmers markets or online, unless they pay the fees to have tests performed on each item they make.
If there is any truth to the article, then this is bad news for many Squids, especially those that have made lenses just to help promote their home shops. Under the new law, selling products that have not been individually tested will be an offense that could result in fines and even jail time. You can read about this latest economy drain at Digital Journal. I won't go into the endless number of ways that this law contradicts what is needed for the North American economy at this time. We all know it's just bad karma all around.
If you are a US citizen that will be harmed by this law, you may be able to take part in the lawsuit against it.
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