CPSIA update  Robin Horrigan By Robin Horrigan on January 20,
2009 at 12:07 AM, updated January 20, 2009 at 10:25 AM  In only
three weeks, the stores we shop are likely to look a lot
different, if they're open at all. Several small businesses are
already closing up, thanks to the new law going into effect
February 10th. The CPSIA makes it incredibly hard for small
businesses to comply, forcing many to either clear their shelves
of potentially illegal items, or close their doors for good. My
inbox is overflowing this week with announcements from several
small retailers announcing that they're leaving the business, or
at least trying to delete their inventory before the dreaded
date. Already some German and European companies have ceased
exporting their goods to America, as the new required third
party testing makes it too costly for them to do businesses over
here. Selecta stopped shipping here Dec. 31st and HABA has
decided to exclude their children's jewelry line from sales in
the USA.  While I applaud the e