"If someone thinks natural materials such as wood, cotton, or wool are exempted, they should cite the section. I can’t find any such exemption in the law."
This was just voted on yesterday (Jan 6). Wood, cotton, silk, pearls and gemstones are exempt, IF in their natural state (untreated, undyed). It may not have made it to the CPSIA site yet.
Incidentally, the disclaimer on the CPSIA FAQ's is interesting. Apparently the opinion of their own employees (the ones enforcing this law) isn't the opinion of the actual agency.
"These FAQs are unofficial descriptions and interpretations of various features of CPSIA and do not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. These FAQs were prepared by CPSC staff, have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. Some FAQs may be subject to change based on Commission action."
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a0Xr2Iw1Vi_8&refer=us
It also exempts items which have lead but it's not accessible (like the screwed-on battery compartment of an electronic toy).
There is still a lot of fuzziness in this tho, such as, dyed fabric - ok, or not? That wasn't addressed specifically.
This was just voted on yesterday (Jan 6). Wood, cotton, silk, pearls and gemstones are exempt, IF in their natural state (untreated, undyed). It may not have made it to the CPSIA site yet.
Incidentally, the disclaimer on the CPSIA FAQ's is interesting. Apparently the opinion of their own employees (the ones enforcing this law) isn't the opinion of the actual agency.
"These FAQs are unofficial descriptions and interpretations of various features of CPSIA and do not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. These FAQs were prepared by CPSC staff, have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. Some FAQs may be subject to change based on Commission action."