CPSIA
CPSIA stands for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. This act is a broad piece of legislation designed to improve the safety of, among other things, children’s toys and children’s products. This act has set specific upper limits for the amount of lead, lead compounds and specific phthalates (DeHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DnOP and DIDP) that a product can contain. The breakdown of limits are listed below:
| Test Item | Requirement/Permissible Limit | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lead in Accessible Substrate Materials | <= 600ppm | February 10, 2009 |
| Lead in Accessible Substrate Materials | <= 300ppm | August 14, 2009 |
| Lead in Accessible Substrate Materials | <= 100ppm | August 14, 2011 |
| Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) | 0.1% (Percentage by Weight) | February 10, 2009 |
| Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) | 0.1% (Percentage by Weight) | February 10, 2009 |
| Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) | 0.1% (Percentage by Weight) | February 10, 2009 |
| Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) | 0.1% (Percentage by Weight) | February 10, 2009 |
| Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP) | 0.1% (Percentage by Weight) | February 10, 2009 |
| Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) | 0.1% (Percentage by Weight) | February 10, 2009 |
Univenture has contracted independent, 3rd party testing facilities to determine that our products do not contain these materials above the limits listed above.
Univenture has test results on file confirming that products produced from the below list of raw meet the material requirements of the CPSIA. In fact, with respect to lead, these products meet the August 14, 2011 requirement and, therefore, contain less than 100 ppm.
Sleeve Materials
- Polypropylene film (Clear)
- Spun Bond Polypropylene (White)
- Spun Bond Polypropylene (Black)
- Adhesive backed Polypropylene film
- Adhesive backed Spun Bond Polypropylene
Molded Product Materials
- Polypropylene Resin
- Polypropylene Films (clear for Overlays)
- Black Colorant
EnvyPak Envelopes, Sleeves, Mailers
- Polypropylene film (clear)
- Polypropylene Film (white)
- Paper
In addition to specific material test results, Univenture suppliers annually confirm, in writing, that the materials they supply to Univenture do not include the above items and that the materials they supply will not be changed without first obtaining Univenture approval.
For more information about the CPSIA requirements please visit the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) website.
