The CPSC issued a direct final rule (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-10-14/pdf/2015-25932.pdf), clarifying the applicability of component part testing rule and total lead content for textiles. The direct final rule will become effective on December 14, 2015 unless the CPSC receives significant adverse comment(s) on this rule by November 13, 2015.
The clarifications provided by this rule are as follows:
Lead Content Determinations – Textiles:
The CPSC, for the children’s product, exempted textiles from the testing and the certification requirement of total lead content under 16 CFR 1500.91 that determines various materials that inherently do not contain lead above 100 ppm. Through this direct final rule the CPSC has revised Section 1500.91(d)(7) to clarify that textiles that have treatments and applications consisting entirely of dyes do not exceed the lead content limits.
Thus the determining factor whether lead content testing is applicable will be whether the colorant has become part of the fiber matrix (substrate).
| Colorant | Type | Subjected to test |
| Dye | Become part of substrate (regardless of by dyeing or printing) | No |
| Pigment or non-dye substance | Does not become part of the fiber matrix (substrate) | Yes |
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