I think the rationale behind this statement is that it doesn't apply to small specialty manufacturers. e.g., small manufacturers that sell direct to their custo

I think the rationale behind this statement is that it doesn't apply to small specialty manufacturers. e.g., small manufacturers that sell direct to their customer are exempt. I build custom electronics (not consumer items), mostly with very small unit volumes. e.g., I just shipped 10 units of a device that monitors a controller and sends a message to an Android app when it turns on or off. The entire lifespan of this product will probably be under 100 units. Making someone like me have to comply with laws like this would probably be enough to rethink the whole thing.