| Plush toys have got to be one of the most | | | | even think of falsifying them. Also, make sure to |
| harmless looking toys out there in the market. I | | | | get all the proper safety tests done. In addition, |
| mean, who would be afraid of the cute little toy? | | | | make sure that each and every plush doll gets at |
| Custom stuffed toys are no exception since they | | | | least passing marks from a certified safety |
| usually make them with the same intention in | | | | testing company. |
| mind - to be cute and cuddly. | | | | So what's going to happen if you fail to do those |
| So what's all the fuss about safety? A lot of | | | | things? You will be violating the CPSIA. That would |
| people are now getting concerned about toys | | | | mean hefty fines or even jail time. If you think |
| nowadays. Toys being recalled certainly don't help | | | | I'm trying to scare you, you're right. I am trying |
| the cause. Before, it wasn't really an issue, but | | | | to scare you so that you'll understand the |
| with more and more people getting victimized by | | | | repercussions if you produce unsafe plush toys. |
| unsafe toys, you can't risk putting out unsafe | | | | Again, you are responsible for the safety of your |
| toys in the market. | | | | custom plush toys so learn how to stand by your |
| The U.S. government heeded our collective calls | | | | product. |
| for safe toys. Yes, that includes custom plush | | | | But don't be too concerned. There is one way to |
| dolls. While these toys generally look safer than a | | | | make sure that everything gets done according |
| lead covered toy car, it still has to pass certain | | | | to the CPSIA. I understand that it's hard to stand |
| laws and restrictions. To protect the consumers, | | | | by a plush idea if you need to do things that can |
| we now have the Consumer Product Safety | | | | easily overwhelm you. All you need to do is team |
| Improvement Act or the CPSIA. | | | | up with a reliable manufacturer. They understand |
| As an inventor of stuffed toys, should you be | | | | the importance of safety and are also responsible |
| concerned about the CPSIA? You're probably | | | | and would gladly assume responsibility with you. |
| thinking that it's not your concern since you won't | | | | But because you have a partner that understands |
| be manufacturing the toys. You're just going to | | | | the law and the repercussions, if you break it, |
| use your idea. But that's where you're wrong. | | | | you'll have a less stressful time. They'll do |
| According to the CPSIA, the whole supply chain is | | | | everything to make sure that your plush idea will |
| responsible for the safety of the plush doll. Yes, | | | | turn into a reality without breaking any safety |
| that includes you as the toy inventor. | | | | regulations. This would mean less pressure on you |
| So what should you do? There are some things | | | | so you can focus on the other aspects to help |
| that you need to take care of. Make sure that all | | | | you succeed. |
| the paperwork is in place for your toys. Don't | | | | |