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The federal government has just screwed over every 2nd hand store and discount store in the country, all in the name of "the children."
From the LA Times:
Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.
The law, aimed at keeping lead-filled merchandise away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger -- including clothing -- be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Those that haven't been tested will be considered hazardous, regardless of whether they actually contain lead.
Supporters say the measure is sorely needed. One health advocacy group said it found high levels of lead in dozens of products purchased around the country, including children's jewelry, backpacks and ponchos.
How did I survive playing with LEAD toys?
Congress had to do SOMETHING! Its for the Children! How about putting a tariff on Chinese made goods? Or, I don't know, promote US production of goods by lowering taxes and streamlining regulations. But they did this instead. Pass ANOTHER law without reading or understanding it and damn the unintended consequences.
From Casto Creations:
USED CLOTHING and children's items are also included in this law. !!!!! This means that used clothing stores, thrift stores, etc. will no longer be allowed to offer discounted, used children clothing or toys. Non profit stores will go out of business (there are several in my area alone) and places like Goodwill have apparently already stopped accepting children's clothing.
However Casto Creations does have have a link to what can be done to try and stop this:
Please spread the word on this issue. The Help Save Handmade Toys group now is on Facebook. Please join them there and add your thoughts.
Also, the US Consumer Protection Agency is soliciting comments on the new law. Please PLEASE go to their website and implore them to revise the law and help them recognize the significantly negative impact (and unintended consequences) that this law brings to our economy.
Good Job! Yet ANOTHER part of the economy that is going to be wrecked because the government is trying to help....
The federal government has just screwed over every 2nd hand store and discount store in the country, all in the name of "the children."
From the LA Times:
Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.
The law, aimed at keeping lead-filled merchandise away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger -- including clothing -- be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Those that haven't been tested will be considered hazardous, regardless of whether they actually contain lead.
Supporters say the measure is sorely needed. One health advocacy group said it found high levels of lead in dozens of products purchased around the country, including children's jewelry, backpacks and ponchos.
How did I survive playing with LEAD toys?
Congress had to do SOMETHING! Its for the Children! How about putting a tariff on Chinese made goods? Or, I don't know, promote US production of goods by lowering taxes and streamlining regulations. But they did this instead. Pass ANOTHER law without reading or understanding it and damn the unintended consequences.
From Casto Creations:
USED CLOTHING and children's items are also included in this law. !!!!! This means that used clothing stores, thrift stores, etc. will no longer be allowed to offer discounted, used children clothing or toys. Non profit stores will go out of business (there are several in my area alone) and places like Goodwill have apparently already stopped accepting children's clothing.
However Casto Creations does have have a link to what can be done to try and stop this:
Please spread the word on this issue. The Help Save Handmade Toys group now is on Facebook. Please join them there and add your thoughts.
Also, the US Consumer Protection Agency is soliciting comments on the new law. Please PLEASE go to their website and implore them to revise the law and help them recognize the significantly negative impact (and unintended consequences) that this law brings to our economy.
Good Job! Yet ANOTHER part of the economy that is going to be wrecked because the government is trying to help....
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