[Megben]

1. This ban is not only for clothing

2. Giving a quick read through of your link, it treats lead and phthalates differently. ( page 2) The lead ban is under the FHSA and has no provision addressing whether it is applicable to products manufactured after the effective date.

3. Explain why alot of thrift stores are no longer taking donations of childrens clothing.

[RGSpincich]

The ban of concern here is clothing re: second hand shops, etc. The clothing ban scare is bogus.

Presumably all future donations will have been vetted through the system as new clothing sales and will adhere to the standard.

The lead paint ban pertains to toys and other items and is more stringent.

3. Explain why alot of thrift stores are no longer taking donations of childrens clothing.

Only the ones who have been spooked by the misinformed.

[RGSpincich]

Lead ban info- Children's T&C products with painted buttons, buckles, zippers, ornaments, etc. may be affected and shall comply with this new standard if applicable.

What was I thinking? You guys are right and I'm an idiot. And there probably will be a secondhand clothing problem. Hate it when this happens.