CPSIA: Overcoming Obstacles and Fighting for Change
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was passed just over a year ago, and since a stay was put in place in February, Etsy makers of children's items have kept the conversation going on the special Etsy Forum. From major newspapers to the blogosphere, from mom and pop stores to multi-national …
Etsy in the Press: It's Not the Same Old Show...
... on your radio! Not lately, anyway. The recent developments with the CPSIA have been a hot topic as of late, and there has been some great coverage on public radio in the last few weeks. Starting about two weeks ago, with Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman aired a story about the CPSIA and mentioned Etsy. You can …
Guest Curator: Nursery Art with Cool Mom Picks
This week's Guest Curators are Liz Gumbinner (aka lizcoolmompicks) and Kristen Chase (aka Coolmompicks), co-founders and editors of CoolMomPicks.com, one of the most influential (and fun) shopping blogs for parents on the web. We're big fans of their focus on handmade and active participation in the …
Process: Tin Toys by Loran Scruggs
YouTube | MP4 | blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes (Music by Eric Beug and Boolar. Animation by JuliaPott) Up in the most northern and western part of the United States lies the artsy little town of Port Townsend, Washington. There, in a chilly workshop, artisan Loran Scruggs fashions whistles, airplanes, elephants …
CPSIA: It's February 10th, So Now What?
Hello Friends, It is February 10th, the day the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) goes into effect. Eek! Given all the hubbub of late, it is difficult to know precisely where we stand. If you'll allow me a moment of your time, I will try my best to provide a general overview of the current state of …
Message from Senator DeMint: Call Your Senators about the CPSIA
We received the following message from Senator Jim DeMint, who wanted to alert the Etsy community to the legislation he's proposing. We urge concerned makers and collectors of children's items to get their individual voices heard. Etsy is hopeful that discussion will lead to child safety and …
Breaking News: The CPSIA Mandatory Testing & Certification Proposed 1 Year Suspension
We are so excited to announce that the Commission has voted for a "Stay of Enforcement of Certain Testing and Certification Requirements of CPSIA" — which means that they are proposing a 1 year suspension of the burden of lead testing and certification while they take more time to review the rules and …
CPSIA: Blog-in, Updates & Clarifications
UPDATE: MomsRising.org shared this letter with us. Click here to sign their petition. "Ask the Consumer Products Safety Commission to Clarify New Child Products Rules to Protect Safe Handmade Toys and Clothes." [The following was originally posted on January 28, 2009.] Today, bloggers are converging with a …
CPSIA Action Kit and Community Chat
Thanks to all who attended last Friday's community chat. As promised, I have a compiled relevant links and resources to be used in educating yourself, spreading the word, and taking action around the CPSIA. I willl be updating this document from time to time, and will be sure to post updates as they arise. I …
Community Chat on the CPSIA: Friday, January 23rd, 12:00pm EST
UPDATE: Thanks to all who attended today's community chat. I apologize for the technical difficulties, and appreciate those who stuck it out. I will be compiling all of the promised resources for you, and will post a follow up here in the Etsy blog on Monday afternoon. Furthermore, for those who were unable to …
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