Lead testing law won’t apply to thrift stores

(According to LA Times)

“After a barrage of complaints, federal regulators shifted gears Thursday and said they would no longer require that used children’s clothing, toys and other items sold at secondhand stores be tested for lead.

Thrift and consignment store operators had protested that they couldn’t afford to pay for the testing, and that doing so would require them to stop selling some goods or even go out of business.”

To see the full article go here http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift9-2009jan09,0,7588285.story

Other info on the lead law

http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/legislation.html
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-4040

And a mom’s perspective that is easier to understand!
http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read.php?post_id=1320853

Thanks to Nici H who provided these last three links in an email she sent out to spread awareness.