News

Delayed law gives handmade sellers a break – Toxic testing requirement deadline gets pushed back

Carol Lavinthal, who sews children’s clothes in her Sammamish home, faced an unhappy choice. She could spend thousands of dollars to comply with a sweeping new federal law — or she could become an outlaw.

She was braced for a Feb. 10 law that would have required her Just Kidd’n business to stringently test for toxic substances every one of the handmade dresses, pants, overalls and reversible caps it sells. Then it would have to certify and permanently label each item.

"This could literally put an end to my business," said Lavinthal, 52.

But she and other small-business owners who make children’s products got a reprieve late Friday.

By DAN RICHMAN
P-I REPORTER

Full Story: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/398225_leadtesting31.html

News Catrgory Sponspor:


Dorsey & Whitney - An International business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients' needs in Missoula, Montana and beyond.

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.