As part of the ruling, compliant children's products will be allowed to bear the label "Meets CPSC Safety Requirements." This label is voluntary and not be required for compliance.
American businesses are already responsible for initial testing of certain products intended for children, such as those that could have lead in the paint or that contain small parts, but the new rules both expand the testing and outline the specifications for certification. Further, "all domestic manufacturers, importers and private labelers of children's products will be required to test the products periodically to ensure continued compliance with federal safety standards," the CPSC said in a statement.
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