Sen. Markey Calls For Senate To Move On Fifth Commissioner
November 30, 2021, YouTube.com
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) called on the Senate Commerce Committee to advance Mary Boyle to be a commissioner to sit on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. He made the request during a recent hearing on hazardous toys and products.
Commissioner Feldman: New Penalty Caps May Provide Insufficient Deterrence Against The Largest E-Commerce Platforms
November 23, 2021, cpsc.gov
“The new civil penalty caps under consideration are $120,000 for a single violation, and less than $18 million for a series of related violations. The purpose of CPSC’s statutory civil penalties is to deter and punish safety violations, not to put any company out of business,” Feldman says.
Strategies To Help You Influence How Decisions Get Made
November 11, 2021, Harvard Business Review
Negotiators understand the most common decision rules: 1) Majority rule, 2) Chair decides and 3) Unanimity/consensus They recognize how to navigate each so that they can drive more favorable outcomes.
SPSP Expanding Product Safety Education Courses
December 2, 2021, EIN Presswire
The Society of Product Safety Professionals has announced the expansion of programs serving the consumer product safety field in 2022. The Society will offer additional programs with ADK Information Services. The expansion of SPSP programs was made necessary after Chaifetz School of Business announced it would no longer be offering consumer product safety education, creating a gap in education.
Senators Introduce Bill To Protect Kids From Button Batteries
December 1, 2021, Marsha Blackburn Senate Office Newsroom
U.S Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Senate Commerce Committee, are introducing a bill to strengthen safety standards and protect kids from ingesting button batteries. Titled Reese’s Law, the proposed bill is named after a child who died after ingesting a button battery.
Nearly 7% Of U.S. Kids Have Had A Head Injury Or Concussion
December 1, 2021, Health Day News
Blows to the head are common among U.S. kids, with about 7% showing signs of a brain injury, health officials say. Sports, falls and abuse are likely causes. Head injuries are more common among white kids than Black or Hispanic kids, experts say.
Senator Blackburn Emphasizes Need For US – Not China – To Set Product Safety Standards For Toys
November 30, 2021, YouTube
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) speaks about children’s toys and the supply chain during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on products safety concerns during the holiday season.
Could Your Child’s Clothes Be Harming Them?
December 1, 2021, WPIX.com
There have been several children’s clothes recalls over the past 3 years. Some involved brick-and-mortar stores like Target and JCPenney, but more involved online retailers like Amazon. Most were for choking hazards, harmful chemicals or burn risks.
Will Scooters, E-Bikes Thrive In A Post-Pandemic World?
November 30, 2021, Governing
The industry — restrained if not crippled by new regulations across the country, post-pandemic supply chain problems and fad-weary, more safety-conscious consumers — still seems to be searching for its role in the crowded “micro-mobility” market.
Instagram Head To Testify Before Congress Amid Mounting Criticism Over Child Safety
November 24, 2021, USA Today
After an onslaught of requests, Instagram head Adam Mosseri will testify before Congress next month as the popular photo-sharing app continues to face scrutiny from lawmakers about its effect on young people. Mosseri will appear before a Senate subcommittee as part of a series of discussions on ways to protect children online, an aide to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, (D-CT), chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security, said.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
