A relief

Thanks to Steven Cohen of Library Stuff for the following link:

Libraries read positive signs in postponement of children's book lead testing

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is postponing lead testing requirements that would have affected libraries, consignment stores, and handmade toy makers, among others. The requirements would have gone into effect on February 10th, but have been postponed for a year to give those affected more time to figure out how to handle the requirements and hopefully for there to be some exemptions made.

This was an act in response to news of lead in toys and no doubt seemed like a good idea at the time, but had far-reaching effects not forseen at the time.

Still, StephenK points out on LISNews that the one-year postponement is not engraved in stone and some caution should remain. A press release is not a guarantee of action.