CPSIA FAQ #1: Am I the manufacturer?

I’ve been deluged with emails about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).  So, I though I would do a series of answers based upon the frequently asked questions I’ve received.  This is first in the series. Before I start, just keep in mind that this is for general discussion purposes and is not intended [...]

IS CPSC to Help Thrifts & Resale on the CPSIA?

A news story out of Florida reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is going to release guidelines to address how thrifts and resale shops must comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).  This may be great news – we’ll have to see. For background, the CPSIA imposes a lead limit on children’s [...]

Does your pasta contain lead? Another source of lead – faucet aerators

Lead is a potent neurotoxin.  We strive to avoid exposure, particularly for our children.  Most of us know that we can find lead in old paint, dirt (from being used as a gasoline additive and weathering of painted buildings), contaminated toys, vinyl (lead is a stabilizer) and brass, including keys.  We also know that older pipes [...]

Here PVC, PVC, PVC – Where are you hiding? Poison Plastic Present in more than Shower Curtains

I posted recently about the report finding phthalates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals, including, lead in vinyl or PVC shower curtains, and VOCs offgassing from the shower curtain after installation.  The toxic content and emissions reported from vinyl shower curtains have been widely circulated on the blogosphere.  If you haven’t read about it [...]

The Children’s Place Recalls Pajamas for Excessive Lead

The Children’s Place (TCP), in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a recall of boys pajama sets for excessive lead.  The pajama sets came in short sleeve and long sleeve, and both have a printed logo on the chest reading “Athletics 90.”  The printed logo has excessive lead. The pajamas have a blue [...]

What now? Toxic lead in baby changing pads & diaper bags

You may not even want to hear this but it is actually nothing new.  It gets almost tiresome – the daily reports about this toxic chemical in this product.  You may stop even paying attention.  I can’t say a blame you.  You almost want to give up.  But don’t!  We can eliminate or reduce toxic [...]

Update on Home Lead Testing Kits

Consumer Reports released a report of its testing of home lead test kits, and found that three of the five home lead test kits were a "useful though limited screening tools if you are worried about specific items in your home."  The story indicates that Homax Lead Check and the Lead Check Household Kit (made by [...]

A Toxic Soother? Lead in Brass Keys

How many people jingle keys to soothe a fussy infant? I mean, how easy is it to grab your keys if your baby starts to fuss in line at the grocery store. But those brass keys may have lead present. That’s right, keys can potentially have toxic lead present. In fact, in a lawsuit under [...]

Is that Siren Red Lipstick Toxic?

The urban legends website, Snopes.com, indicates the lead contaminated lipstick emails have been circulating since 2003.  At least one of those emails discusses a "sure fire" test involving a gold ring to detect lead in lipstick.  Be warned:  this test method is false.  It does not detect the presence of lead in lipstick.  But, the Campaign [...]

LEAD: Simple Steps to Reduce Lead Exposure in the Home

Looking for some simple steps to reduce lead exposure in the home?  You’ve come to the right place. Lead in the home can come froma variety of sources.  The largest source is lead based paint used prior to 1978.  Another source is someone who brings lead into the home from work or a hobby.  Wind blown dust is also [...]

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