Tag Archives: Fair Trade

Sandler Trade LLC is helping women artisans in Timor-Leste to export their products to the U.S. market

Located in Southeast Asia, between Indonesia and Australia, Timor-Leste is a country with a long history of being controlled by external influences. In 2002, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste became a sovereign state. This year Timor-Leste celebrates the 10thanniversary of … Continue reading

Posted in Growing exports from developing countries, International Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

Hear New Information on Kids’ Product Safety Standards Effective December 31, 2011

Children’s product requirements are changing substantially as of December 31, 2011. These will mandate the maximum: 1) lead content in accessible components; 2) lead levels in paint and surface coatings; and 3) inclusion of phthlates (chemicals making plastic items more … Continue reading

Posted in Business seminars, CPSC, CPSIA, lead requirements, small batch manufacturers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Teleconference on Friday, Dec 7 at 1p EST on Children’s Products Safety Standards and Third-Party Testing Exemptions

Safety-related regulatory changes will go into effect on Dec 31 concerning all children’s products that will be available for sale.  These changes could have had very difficult impacts on children’s products and apparel produced in and imported from developing countries. Congress, … Continue reading

Posted in CPSC, CPSIA, Expanded markets for U.S. artisans, Growing exports from developing countries, International Trade, lead requirements, small batch manufacturers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Coalition of Small Batch Importers debuts at the CPSC with Sandler’s Testimony

On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, the 36-member Coalition of Small Batch Importers debuted before the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Said Lynn Persson of Terra Experience in Madison, WI, “I can’t tell you how much it means to see a face … Continue reading

Posted in International Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment