Are childrens art materials subject to the new lead limits?
Generally yes. To the extent that such art materials are designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger, they are subject to the lead limits under the CPSIA. Moreover, all art materials, whether or not intended primarily for children, must comply with the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA) codified at 16 C.F.R. 1500.14(b)(8), which requires that art materials be properly labeled if they present a chronic adverse health effect.
