Safety is a top concern when it comes to anything involving young children, including graduation apparel and accessories. A CPSC-accepted accredited third party laboratory tested children\u2019s graduation caps, gowns, and tassels from 18 brands currently sold in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The results showed that Alphabet U<\/a>\u2019s products are safer than those of other suppliers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is a law that regulates the safety of consumer products in the United States. It sets safety requirements for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, importers, and private labelers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a word? YES! These toxic substances are harmful to everyone, but they are especially dangerous for children, because they can disrupt normal development in a variety of ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It means you can shop for graduation products from Alphabet U with confidence and peace of mind that your kids will not be exposed to harmful toxins and heavy metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
No toxic chemicals, phthalates, or heavy metals, like lead, were found in any of Alphabet U\u2019s caps,<\/a> gowns<\/a>, or tassels<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
53% of those brands were found to have at least one component that contained a toxic heavy metal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCPSIA? What\u2019s That?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Children\u2019s products must not include more than .01% of total lead content in painted component parts such as zippers, snaps, buttons, or screen printed coatings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Children\u2019s products must not include more than .01% of total lead content in accessible component parts, such as zippers, snaps, or buttons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
The CPSIA restricts the use of toxic chemicals called phthalates to no more than .1% in any accessible component part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
The CPSIA requires testing for compliance to applicable safety rules by third-party CPSC-accredited laboratories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Manufacturers and importers of children\u2019s products must include a Children\u2019s Product Certificate that certifies compliance with safety standards when distributing products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Children\u2019s products must include distinguishing, permanent marks on products and packaging that give consumers information about the manufacturer and manufacture date, process, and location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAre Phthalates and Heavy Metals Really That Bad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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