Month: July 2018

In the News: July 23, 2018

CPSC Announces Public Request for Information to Improve Recall Effectiveness July 16, 2018, Associated Press The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting input from stakeholders regarding the use of direct notices and targeted notices for recalls, as part more »

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In the News: July 16, 2018

Unsafe consumers products cost the US economy $1 trillion each  year July 11, 2018, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development When people are injured or killed by hazardous consumer products, society pays – economically as well as emotionally – more »

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In the News: July 9, 2018

CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products July 2, 2018, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal standard intended to improve the safety of baby changing products, which include changing tables, changing table more »

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In the News: July 2, 2018

CPSC: Urges July 4th safety after 8 fireworks-related deaths and nearly 13,000 injuries in 2017 June 27, 2018, cpsc.gov At a fireworks safety press conference and demonstration on the National Mall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that eight fireworks-related more »

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