Has anyone heard about this? I have only just started to get the hang of buying my daughters' clothes in thrift stores -- now it sounds like I may not be able to much longer.

"Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.

"The law, aimed at keeping lead-filled merchandise away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger -- including clothing -- be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Those that haven't been tested will be considered hazardous, regardless of whether they actually contain lead."

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New safety rules for children's clothes have stores in a fit - Los Angeles Times