Makers' Resources

Does CPSC eFiling Apply to my Buy-In Group?

[NOTE: This is a work in progress. Information in this post may change slightly.) If you found this page because someone in your vendor group just mentioned something about "CPSC"...

Does CPSC eFiling Apply to my Buy-In Group?

[NOTE: This is a work in progress. Information in this post may change slightly.) If you found this page because someone in your vendor group just mentioned something about "CPSC"...

Does CPCS eFiling Apply to me for Supplies?

[NOTE: This is a work in progress. Information in this post may change slightly.) Starting July 8, 2026, the CPSC is requiring importers of regulated consumer products to electronically file their...

Does CPCS eFiling Apply to me for Supplies?

[NOTE: This is a work in progress. Information in this post may change slightly.) Starting July 8, 2026, the CPSC is requiring importers of regulated consumer products to electronically file their...

What Can I Actually Make & Sell w/o Spending a Fortune on Testing?

What Can I Actually Make & Sell w/o Spending a ...

If you've recently discovered that selling handmade products means navigating something called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), and you immediately went looking for answers, you're not alone. And...

What Can I Actually Make & Sell w/o Spending a ...

If you've recently discovered that selling handmade products means navigating something called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), and you immediately went looking for answers, you're not alone. And...

I need to testing things at a lab, what do I as...

Testing is already a hectic process, so let's make this just a little easier on you. Here are some things to consider: Decide what component(s) or product(s) you need to...

I need to testing things at a lab, what do I as...

Testing is already a hectic process, so let's make this just a little easier on you. Here are some things to consider: Decide what component(s) or product(s) you need to...

Raised Surfaced Textiles - For Clothing

This is an extremely common question when it comes to making clothing because all clothing, regardless of size, must conform to the Flammability of Wearing Apparel regulation (16 CFR Part...

Raised Surfaced Textiles - For Clothing

This is an extremely common question when it comes to making clothing because all clothing, regardless of size, must conform to the Flammability of Wearing Apparel regulation (16 CFR Part...

Requesting Testing Information From Suppliers

Small Batch Manufacturer The CPSC offers a benefit to small batch manufacturers (SBM) registered with them. This benefit allows for SBM to utilize supplier statements and lab reports for certain...

Requesting Testing Information From Suppliers

Small Batch Manufacturer The CPSC offers a benefit to small batch manufacturers (SBM) registered with them. This benefit allows for SBM to utilize supplier statements and lab reports for certain...