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CraftSafe Lite
Affordable, step‑by‑step safety and record kit so indie makers can legally sell toy‑like art worldwide.
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13 June 2026
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The problem
Many micro makers sell plush dolls or posable art that ‘looks like a toy’ but don’t know if or when strict toy rules apply, leaving them exposed to costly lab tests, returns, or enforcement. When customs or a marketplace treats a piece as a toy it can trigger mandatory testing and a Children’s Product Certificate — tests commonly cost hundreds to thousands of dollars (lab ranges cited by Intertek/SGS guides and specialist toy testing sites). The makers stuck are home‑based Etsy/Shopify sellers producing small runs (10–200 units/year) who report the exact fear and cost on r/Etsy and maker forums. Existing fixes are either free peer advice (Facebook/Reddit groups) with no audit trail, or full‑service labs and lawyers that charge $400–$2,400+ per SKU (SGS/Intertek/local labs), which most micro makers can’t afford. WHY NOW: UK/EU toy scrutiny, continuing CPSC enforcement and the CPSC “Small Batch” regime make destination‑specific, documented decisions urgent for anyone shipping cross‑border (per CPSC guidance and recent UK GOV.UK toy guidance).
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