| Requirement for | Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish lab accreditation procedure no later than | 3rd party testing becomes required (90 days after accreditation procedure published) | Look for changes in this requirement no later than |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead in Paint and Surface Coatings (16 CFR 1303) | September 2008 | December 2008 | August 2009 reduction from 600ppm to 90ppm |
| Cribs and Pacifiers | October 2008 | January 2009 | --- |
| Small Parts | November 2008 | February 2009 | --- |
| Metal Jewelry | December 2008 | March 2009 | --- |
| Baby Bouncers, Walkers, Jumpers | March 2009 | *June 2009 | --- |
| Total Lead by Weight in Substrates | May 2009 | *August 2009 | February 2009 limit set at 600ppm August 2009 reduction to 300ppm August 2011 possible reduction to 100ppm |
| All other Children's Product Safety Rules (including ASTM F963 and phthalates) | June 2009 | *September 2009 | --- |
* Denotes requirements that have been affected by the February 10, 2009 one year stay on third-party testing.
| Requirement for | What is affected? | Date of compliance – no later than - |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of Certificates | Consumer products subject to rules or bans | November 12, 2008 |
| Internet Labeling | Children's products advertised on internet websites | December 12, 2008 |
| Catalog Labeling | Children's products advertised in catalogs or other printed materials | February 10, 2009 |
| Total Lead by Weight in Substrates | Ban – limit set to 600ppm | Any Children's Product February 10, 2009 |
| Phthalate Ban | Toys and Child Care Articles | February 10, 2009 |
| ASTM F963-07 Mandated as Toy Safety Standard | Products which fall under the scope of ASTM F963 | February 10, 2009 |
| Registration cards for Durable Nursery Products | Products intended for use by children under the age of 5 | August 14, 2009 |
| CPSC to promulgate standards for no fewer than 2 categories of durable nursery products every 6 months thereafter | Products intended for use by children under the age of 5 | August 14, 2009 |
| Total Lead by Weight in Substrates Ban – limit set to 300ppm | Any Children's Product | August 14, 2009 |
| Lead in Paint and Surface Coatings (16 CFR 1303) – limit reduced to 90ppm | Paint and other surface coatings, toys and articles intended for children, and certain furniture articles | August 14, 2009 |
| Tracking Labels | Any Children's Product | August 14, 2009 |
| Total Lead by Weight in Substrates Ban – possible reduction to 100ppm | Any Children's Product | August 14, 2011 |
Definitions:
Consumer Product means any article, or component part thereof, produced or distributed for sale to a consumer for use in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, a school, in recreation, or otherwise, or for the personal use, consumption or enjoyment of a consumer in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, a school, in recreation, or otherwise. Children's Product means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. Children's Toy means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer for a child 12 years of age or younger for use by the child when the child plays. Child Care Article means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep or the feeding of children age 3 and younger, or to help such children with sucking or teething.
