Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission posted on its Web site a long overdue guidance document designed to help address the confusion that has permeated the small business community regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Entitled “Guidance on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for Small Business, Resellers, Crafters and Charities,” this document gives clear and concise information about the requirements of the new law and suggests ways for small businesses to ensure they are in compliance with the regulations.

Two key provisions of the CPSIA that set strict limits on both lead and phthalates in children’s products took effect today.

Consumers Union's Ami Gadhia spoke to Scott Jagow of Marketplace about the new rules.