Yes they do! Thank you to all who voted, emailed, called, wrote letters, and so forth ... we have been heard! Today, the Consumer Product & Safety Commission unanimously voted to grant a 1-year stay on testing and certification requirements. That means, my doors are staying open for business and I will continue to create my Dine.n.Doodles!
To read more:
- Etsy article: http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/breaking-news-the-cpsia-mand...
- Etsy forum post: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6022029
- CPSC press release: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09115.html
- The actual CPSC document: http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/brief/stayenforce.pdf
Ok, I'm breathing a huge sigh of relief, but at the same time, I am more motivated than ever to come up with fresh new designs. Off to sew! :)