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CPSC Will Enforce Kid's Lead Content Limits, Only Testing/Cert Is Stayed

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a press release and comments by Chairman Tenenbaum and other Commissioners on CPSC's recent decision to extend the stay of enforcement for testing and certification of lead content in children’s products (except for…

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metal components of children’s metal jewelry) until December 31, 2011. According to the press release and Tenenbaum's statement, the underlying lead content limits must still be met and the agency will enforce these limits, regardless of the size of the manufacturer. Only CPSC's enforcement of third-party testing and manufacturer/importer certification of compliance is stayed.