Some of the confusion begins with the lead requirements. "There are lead standards in CPSIA and FHSA that apply to children's products, but those don't necessarily apply," explained Brenner. "And there are certain FDA requirements for food packaging materials but it isn't clear that those apply either." CPSIA currently requires no more than 300 parts-per-million (ppm) lead in a product substrate, although this may change in August, and 90 ppm lead in paint, but these regulations only apply to children's products. Further, some states already enforce a 100 ppm lead limit while others do not. "It is likely that there is no current federal regulation that applies to reusable grocery bags," Brenner said.
- Companies:
- Bag Makers
- Prime Line
- People:
- Brenner
- Christopher Duffy
Kyle A. Richardson is the editorial director of Promo Marketing. He joined the company in 2006 brings more than a decade of publishing, marketing and media experience to the magazine. If you see him, buy him a drink.