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American Artists Protect Consumers with Non-Toxic, Handmade Products
Rash of China Recalls Reminds Consumers to Buy American
Baltimore, Md. (August 31, 2007)—With the growing number of product recalls from China, American artists are reminding consumers that their handmade artworks are safer than imports, says The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing and publishing firm.
The firm, which produces the nation's largest wholesale show that strictly features functional and decorative artwork handmade in the U.S. and Canada, says that the recent rash of recalls is raising consumer awareness about the higher safety and quality of American-made products.
Wendy Rosen, founder and president of The Rosen Group, says that consumers should feel safe about buying American-made products, especially from artists. "There's no need to question a product's safety when you personally know who made it or sold it to you," she says.
"We are again seeing the extreme detrimental effects of foreign imports," adds Rosen. "Just this year, there have been recalls of toothpaste, dog food and toys made in China. Are consumers also at risk when buying cheap home décor and art at big-box retailers? I'd say it's likely, given the current situation."
Amy Shaw of Greenjeans in Brooklyn, N.Y., says that she has seen an increase in questions about the safety of the handmade wooden toys she sells in her craft gallery. "Parents are losing trust in mass-produced toys. They are throwing out what they have and looking for alternative sources for toxin-free toys made closer to home," says Shaw.
Consumers have seen a wave of recalls of Chinese made products, including children's toys, toothpaste, pet food, tires and other consumer goods.
About The Rosen Group
The Rosen Group is a Baltimore-based arts marketing and publishing firm. Founded by Wendy Rosen in 1981, The Rosen Group's provides American and Canadian artists with opportunities and guidance to grow their business and compete in the global marketplace. The Rosen Group produces the semi-annual Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation's largest wholesale craft trade show, which features nearly 1500 American and Canadian artists. The Rosen Group also publishes AmericanStyle magazine (www.AmericanStyle.com), the nation's premier lifestyle publication for art lovers, collectors and travelers, and NICHE magazine (www.nichemag.com), the exclusive trade publication for craft retailers.
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