A Great CPSIA Visual

You’ve read my posts about the CPSIA and how it will affect so many small (and large) businesses when it goes into effect on February 10, 2009.  Over at Etsy.com, a bunch of sellers have put together a gallery showing exactly how much they will need to charge for items when they have everything tested as the law will require.

I think it’s a powerful visual statement that I hope you take the time to check out. If nothing else, go look to see how a set of 6 crayons that used to cost $4.95, suddenly cost $10,084.95.

Remember, too, that the testing is required by every company manufacturing children’s goods.  So, while large companie may be able to come up with the testing fees, that cost will be passed right onto the consumer.

And, if you haven’t written to your Congressman yet, why not??  We need to make our voice heard on this issue, because apparently nobody in Washington thought about the ramifications.

Melanie Rogers is a wife and homeschooling mom of 3 children. She enjoys helping other busy moms find great products to delight their families and make their lives easier. She's always on the lookout for a great bargain, too! You can also find Melanie blogging frequently at My Little Patch of Sunshine.