If you haven't already heard, Congress recently passed the Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act to strengthen the safety standards of children's products. Because of new standards - which will go into effect on Feb. 10 - smaller businesses, including many independent crafters, will be hurt because they cannot afford to pay for third-party testing and labeling of their goods.

It doesn't take much to get involved. Click the above image to read more and learn how you can help save handmade.

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