News From CPSC - February 2nd, 2009

Dear Valued Customer,

As new toy standards for safety and testing regulations come into effect, we want to reassure you that Toy Network is in compliance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s direction and requirements for the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act that take effect February 10, 2009.

To assist with the understanding of the CPSIA, please review the links below, released January 8 and January 30th, 2009 by the CPSC for Resellers of Children’s products, or we encourage you to visit the CPSC’s website at www.cpsc.gov for additional information on the CPSC and CPSIA.

Effective February 10, 2009, ASTM 963-07 becomes a mandatory standard for toy safety, and children’s products cannot be sold if they contain more than 600 parts per million in total lead content. Toy Network has always required our vendors and suppliers to conform with ASTM standards. Since March 2008, we have additionally required that all items produced meet the 90 parts per million lead standard, meeting and exceeding the effective future requirements.

The CPSC has also directed that certain products manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 cannot contain more than 0.1% of certain specific phthalates. Toy Network has required our vendors and suppliers to conform with these standards, and those of California Proposition 65, also since March 2008.

Please also note that on Jan 30, 2009, the CPSC granted a one year stay of testing and certification requirements. Additional information is attached, but in summary manufacturers and importers have until Feb 10, 2010 to produce documentation on children’s products.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Toy Network Customer Service at 1-800-767-9998, or visit us at www.toynetworkllc.com. We look forward to continuing to service your business in the future.

Source:

CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products (Jan 30, 2009)

CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children’s Product Safety Laws Taking Effect in February (Jan 8, 2009)