Rick Woldenberg of 'Learning Resources' has gone over and above the call of duty in reporting the effects of the CPSIA on his company, and on American Companies in general. His blog today details the content of a speech given by CPSC Chairwoman Nancy Nord, who explains some of the shortcomings of the law. Ricks blog entry is here and is well worth reading in full.
Nord has been attacked by supporters and proposers of the CPSIA. Many have called for her head. In fact, she appears to be the voice of reason from within the CPSC. It's a sad fact that the CPSC has limited powers with the CPSIA. It was written so tightly that the CPSC can not change it. Congress must step up and make the necessary changes. They made the law, and they have to fix it!
To quote Rick:
"Nord calls for a more constructive dialogue with Congress which addresses the urgent need to change the law in fundamental ways. In particular, Ms. Nord calls for revocation of the retroactivity provision and a sharp revision of the exclusions/exemption process. In the 35-year existence of the CPSC, there has been a clear, consistent and unambiguous understanding that new standards apply PROSPECTIVELY. She also notes that in the wide net of the CPSIA, far too many products are being pulled into the law that NO ONE would contend are unsafe or in any way dangerous. She wants the authority to exclude such items from the law. She mentioned obvious cases like ATVs and motorbikes, which even CPSIA Congressional conferees have begged to be excluded. [Ed. Note: Sorry, guys, read your law next time before you sign it.]"
"Guys, this is a call to action. We need to rouse our Congressmen, let them feel your pain. It's really now or never. If your business is your life's work, or your income pays your mortgage, or you love your kid's dirt bike or desperately need educational products to homeschool your children, there's no time to lose. Get out there and be heard!"
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