Goodwill Industries International is asking the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue guidance that would identify products or product attributes known to exceed the CPSIA’s new lead limits for children’s clothing. Just as Goodwill retail operators use product recalls, such guidance would establish a mechanism for resellers to demonstrate good faith and due diligence in finding and preventing noncompliant products from being sold in their stores. We believe this simple solution will protect our shoppers’ children from exposure to dangerous lead levels, while allowing Goodwill stores to continue supporting their mission services by selling donated goods, such as children’s clothing.

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