Federal officials have clarified a new federal law that raised concerns and questions nationwide and in Austin about which used clothing and toys will soon be illegal to sell.

A new law which takes effect next month requires testing for lead and other chemicals on any kid products made before February 10th.

Members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission tentatively agreed that clothing and toys made from natural materials like cotton and wood will be exempt.

But most resale clothing and toys are not made of natural materials--which could still create problems for resale shops.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking for parents to weigh in.

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The story was updated 1/08/09 from a previous version