Children's product sellers get 1-year reprieve on lead testing

Submitted by Kate Peterson

The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to hold off on some requirements that would have forced many companies to spend tens of thousands of dollars to check toys, clothing and other goods.

Companies have an additional year before they need to come into compliance per last Friday's ruling. The commission had already clarified a portion of the law that in effect exempted thrift stores from the law as it relates to children's clothing. Click here for the full article from the Los Angeles Times - http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-consumer-lead31-2009jan31,0,7966719.story