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update:2012-02-09NO.: DOC120203-01

The Exemption Summary of CPSIA Section 108 Phthalates

CPSC has published a statement of policy: testing of component parts with respect to section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Examples of materials that do not normally contain phthalates and, therefore, might not require testing or certification are:
(1) Unfinished metal.
(2) Natural wood, except for coatings and adhesives added to wood.
(3) Textiles made from natural fibers, such as cotton or wool, except for printed decorations, waterproof coatings or other surface treatments, back coatings, and elastic materials (especially sleepwear).
(4) Textiles made from common synthetic fibers, such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon, except for printed decorations, waterproof coatings or other surface treatments, and elastic materials. However, any textiles containing PVC or related polymers must be tested.
(5) Polyethylene and polypropylene (polyolefins).
(6) Silicone rubber and natural latex.
(7) Mineral products such as play sand, glass, and crystal.
(8) Ordinary books for 3 years old or ordinary paper-based printed materials.

(a) Ordinary book —The term ‘ordinary book’ means a book printed on paper or cardboard, printed with inks or toners, and bound and finished using a conventional method, and that is intended to be read or has educational value. Such term does not include books with inherent play value, books designed or intended for a child 3 years of age or younger, and does not include any toy or other article that is not a book that is sold or packaged with an ordinary book.
(b) Ordinary paper-based printed materials — The term ‘ordinary paper-based printed materials’ means materials printed on paper or cardboard, such as magazines, posters, greeting cards, and similar products, that are printed with inks or toners and bound and finished using a conventional method.

(9) Exclusion for inaccessible component parts.

Detailed information, please refer:
http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/componenttestingpolicy.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr2715enr/pdf/BILLS-112hr2715enr.pdf

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