Acting Chair Adler To Congress: CPSC “Current Funding Is Woefully Inadequate”
March 2021, USA Today
Sent to the House Appropriations Committee, this letter and the accompanying “Reinventing CPSC” document, speaks to Acting Chairman Adler’s passion for expanding agency funding. This would enable more funding for investigative staff in the areas of e-commerce, AI, selling through 3rd party vendors and internet-related topics.
Congress Adds $50m To CPSC Budget For Safety Checks On Toys
March 10, 2021, USA Today
Congress has embedded $50m to protect Americans from dangerous and deadly products in the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill bolstering a new mandate for stronger surveillance of the nation’s ports following an investigation that exposed major safety lapses during the pandemic.
How Has The Past Year Changed You And Your Organization?
March 10, 2021, Harvard Business Review
The pandemic represents a time of trial that cultural anthropologists call a liminal experience. We’ve each been tested differently. The challenge ahead, which is an opportunity, is to figure out how to come back together revitalized and stronger.
Daylight Saving Time: Spring Into The New Season With Safety
March 10, 2021, CPSC
March 14 marked the beginning of Daylight Saving Time when consumers turned their clocks one hour forward. As consumers welcome the new season, the CPSC wants you to add safety to your spring routine by changing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
In 4 Days CBP Officers Seize Counterfeit Items Worth Over $290K
March 10, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This month, the U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers at the port of St. Louis have seized a plethora of counterfeit items: six designer handbags, 21 designer outfits, 148 championship rings and 286 $100 bills. If the items were real, they would have been worth over $293,000.
UK Government To Modernize Product Safety Laws For The 21st Century
March 11, 2021, UK.gov
The UK now has full control of its product safety laws and can set its own rules in the best interests of British businesses and consumers. The UK government is considering how to ensure its product safety regime reflects recent innovations, new consumer products and cutting-edge technologies like AI and 3D printing.
Statement Of Commissioner Elliot F. Kaye On The CPSC’s Plan To Create An E-Filing Program For Imported Consumer Goods
March 2021, CPSC
Consumer Product Injuries: During The COVID-19 Pandemic (CPSC poster)
March 2021, CPSC
Data from Consumer Product Safety Commission Report, “Effect of Novel Coronavirus Pandemic on Preliminary NEISS Estimates.” January 2021. Report and COVID Safety Checklists available for download at CPSC.gov
The Big 3: Why Phthalates Should Be Restricted Or Banned From Consumer Products
March 10, 2021, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Russ Hauser, Frederick Lee Hisaw Professor of Reproductive Physiology and professor of environmental and occupational epidemiology, discusses a recent paper he co-authored with colleagues from Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Development Risks) that outlines the health dangers of chemicals called ortho-phthalates and calls for their elimination in consumer products.
Ready To Move Up The Ladder? 16 Ways To Show The Boss
March 11, 2021, Forbes
To advance in your career, you’ll need the support of managers and senior leaders. Of course, the larger your organization, the harder it can be to get noticed by decision makers with the power to promote you into a position of leadership.
HBR Management Tip: Financial Targets Don’t Motivate Employees
March 2021, Harvard Business Review
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
