Not Knowing the Intended Use of a Product Puts Suppliers and Distributors at Risk
2) Another option is for suppliers to indicate in their catalogs, website, and in industry product databases, the specific products in their line that have been manufactured and tested as meeting CPSIA children's product standards. According to Brenner, "this option is a little more risky than option 1 because it requires more vigilance by everyone. If a distributor sends in a juvenile imprint order for one of the products that isn't marked as compliant and the supplier produces and ships it, then liability for everyone is still an issue. This option could work if distributors and suppliers have good communication and orders are clearly marked as 'intended for children.' eDistributors who receive orders over the Internet should require customers to answer a question about the intended use of the product—whether or not it is intended for young children—and the response should be included on the corresponding order to their supplier."
- Companies:
- PPAI
- Prime Line
- People:
- Rick Brenner