In August of 2009 the CPSIA requires all manufacturers of children's items to label each item, not just the packaging, with a permanent label. This label must contain the maker's name, address, item name, lot number, style number, and that it meets all compliant regulations and was tested. If you change lots - meaning you use a different fabric, a different embellishment, a different color then those items are a new lot and they need a set of labels. Even the smallest of accessories must have a label!
I am all for keeping our children safe but the CPSIA's expectations for this labeling are ridiculous!
The labeling is in section 103 of the 62 page CPSIA law, but here are 2 other links that give a good summary
http://cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr09/trackinglabels.pdf
http://cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/brief/emergstaytracklabels.pdf
Please check out and sign the petition at this link.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/rethinkthecpsia
