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Tech Update: New CPSIA Forum & Buy Handmade Badge
Story by matt, TechUpdates, Vanessa
Published on January 13, 2009 in Etsy News

Many of our members are aware of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and the resulting sense of confusion sellers of children's items are experiencing. These sellers need to know how the legislation will impact their businesses and need to be informed.

The CPSIA is by no means a done deal. We are in conversations with the executive director of the CPSC, and they are listening to the micro-business community! Discussion is ongoing: makers and supporters of handmade and vintage items still need to voice concerns. 

In light of this need for information, discussion, and feedback hinging on this important CPSIA issue, Etsy has launched a special temporary forum. Please post any relevant threads there.

Furthermore, for up to the minute info on the CPSIA, we would like to refer folks who are involved or concerned about the CPSIA issue to BuyHandmade.org's new blog, which includes resources and news updates. The Etsy homepage now proudly sports the new badge from BuyHandmade.org, reflecting the focus on this issue.

Please take the Buy Handmade Pledge and show your support for sellers of children's items by placing the badge on your websites and blogs.

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Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. mamafamilias

thanks for the updates!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. cardwear

Love the badge! Maybe you should consider moving it up near the top of the front page where more buyers would see it.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. AlloverArt

Yes, fantastic badge!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. Sinta

Thanks for the updates! I got that badge on my blog :)

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. GoldtoneDesigns

Thank You So Much For Your Continued Support!!
►♥◄
Goldie

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. BlackStar

Thanks for the updates and support. I added the badge to my blog.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. roundabout

Thanks for backing up all of us who create for kids. Great idea to have a separate forum - there are so many questions and lots of information to sort through.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. blynkenandnod

LOVE IT!!! thank you!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. art2theextreme

I appreciate the links and updates!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. TwistedThicket

This is excellent!

It might be a good idea to have the link attached to the new badge open in a new window though. That way, people who click on it will always have the Etsy window open as well. :)

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. bluewings

So glad that Etsy is taking such an active role in amending this for all of us. Thank you so much!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:48 p.m. SquaresOfFlair

Thanks for the update. I love the badge!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. bugbitesplayfood

Excellent! Thanks so much for the links, updates & Etsy Admins involvement in the issue! Much appreciated.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. worksofwhimsy

Thank you. I'm glad to hear admin is concerned about this as well. I've got my fingers crossed!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. timberdoodledesigns

You guys are the best! Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I know my business plan hinges on what happens...

Jan. 13, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. MelissasMelange

Thanks for supporting the community in this way! It is great to see how everyone is banding together on this issue.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. opheliamcphee

thanks... if something isn't done i might go on a biting rampage!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. christinececelia

Great- thanks for the update and info!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 5:35 p.m. soapkitchen

seems Uncle Sam thinks he can control it all... he's trying to do the same to the soaping community.

Buying handmade is the ONLY way to go!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. BabbidgePatch

Thank you for the update and keeping this issue visible for the Etsy Community!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. JustFeltHungry

Thanks!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 6:22 p.m. sewsillydesigns

Thanks!!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 6:34 p.m. scire4

Thank you!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. TuTuCuteBaby

Thanks for the update!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 7:18 p.m. ccbgknikolich

thanks so much for keeping us updated and the support.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. alwaysadorable

Thanks!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. Labeba

Thanks for the info.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. ImmatureCouture

Thank you so much for keeping us updated and continuing to stand by the handmade market!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. kraftyladykreations

Thank you for all of your effort to Save Handmade!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 8:58 p.m. EllaJeanGifts

Thanks Etsy!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. mjdinsmore

Glad to see that this is being organized and addressed! Thank you! I hope the communication around this subject continues.

Jan. 13, 2009 at 10:31 p.m. ThePeachTree

yes we can!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 10:39 p.m. citefuzz

thanks for the update!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. ForTheLoveBoutique

Thank You! I hope this gets cleared up soon!!!!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 11:17 p.m. DesignsByAutumn

Go Etsy♥ Autumn Luvs U All♥

Jan. 13, 2009 at 11:33 p.m. meemah

Thanks for putting this important information in the forefront!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 12:22 a.m. theaxx

I LOVE the bunny!! man oh man!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 12:25 a.m. theqstore

Thanks Etsy! I look forward to all the updated info.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 12:48 a.m. BluCille

Wow these are so cute!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 12:57 a.m. beautifulbridget

thank you for the updates~

Jan. 14, 2009 at 1:08 a.m. rabbitwhiskers

Thanks to the help etsy! I think ultimately, working together, we will succeed!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 1:55 a.m. petalouda

Thank you!!!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 6:43 a.m. PoorRobin

It's great that small sellers have a voice through Etsy! Thanks!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 8:44 a.m. xoxotova

xoxo's and MANY thanks!!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 9:06 a.m. cuttingedgecreations

Thanks Etsy! Go Handmade!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 9:43 a.m. topknots

Thank you Etsy!!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. RedMarionette

I know many of us are highly concerned and I for one greatly appreciate all of the work Etsy has put into this. Good luck to all of us.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. ShoozieShoes

Thanks for the very visible support!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. SnapdragonDesign

I've never done so much reading in my life! I sure hope they hear us or else I will definitely lose my business.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. jodieflowers

There will always be a market for Handmade! Peace and Etsy love!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. LilPeasandCarrots

Thanks for the support!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. BibsandBurps

Thank you Etsy.....

Jan. 15, 2009 at 1:26 a.m. OutOfSomething

I heard of this very recently and was shocked that I hadn't heard about it sooner! Thanks for your info! Very helpful!

Jan. 17, 2009 at 9:57 a.m. perryjayne

Thanks so much!

Jan. 20, 2009 at 11:06 p.m. faerietailzfarm

thanks for the great info !!! we need all of the support and help we can get... we think the economy is in a slump now think what will happen to all of us SAHM's out there that need this to help support our families!! what a mess!!! lots of hugs to everyone out there and good wishes!!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 11:20 p.m. tjstrotters

Thanks for the updates!!

Feb. 7, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. tadaboutique

Thank you Etsy!

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