CPSC Chairman Discusses Plans For Agency’s Future
January 7. 2022, NBC 4 Washington
NBC 4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan spoke with new Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Alexander Hoehn-Saric about his plans to protect people from dangerous hazards that continue to find their way into the market.
New York Governor Signs First-In-Nation Restrictions On Toxic Flame Retardants
January 5, 2022, Safer Chemical, Healthy Families
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a groundbreaking bipartisan bill restricting the use of flame retardants in furniture, mattresses, and electronic displays. New York is now the first in the U.S. to also include a prohibition on organohalogen flame retardants in electronic enclosures, such as televisions.
10 Tactics To Keep Your Meeting On Track
January 5, 2022, Harvard Business Review
Many leaders think their jobs end when a meeting starts or they serve as recorders or “agenda police.” Here are 10 tactics to help leaders make sure critical points are discussed effectively and efficiently, so meetings accomplish their mission.
Toy Makers Sue To Stop Rules Under Oregon’s Toxic-Free Kids Act
January 5, 2022, KGW8
Children’s product manufacturers asked a federal judge to halt provisions of Oregon’s Toxic-Free Kids Act that ban certain chemicals in some toys sold in the state. The suit says the state can’t preempt federal law, which regulates the chemicals.
UK Breaking News: Toy Fair WILL Take Place As Planned
January 5, 2022, Toy News
Toy industry leadership in the UK has been nervously watching the impact of the pandemic in recent weeks. They are relieved to note that “given government has not changed the conditions under which the fair (take) can take place, we look forward to delivering a great Toy Fair 2022 at Olympia and to welcoming the industry.”
Recalled Air Conditioners Cause Of One Death
January 5, 2022, BGR
Royal Sovereign International and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the air conditioner recall after receiving 11 reports of fires or smoke during use. The incidents resulted in over $1 million in property damage, 2 injuries and 1 death.
Ensure Child Safety Around The House
January 7, 2022, Lowaevelder
Every year, more than 2,200 kids die from home injuries. Suffocation, drowning, fires, burns and falls account for many of these. All can be avoided by taking appropriate measures. Child-proofing a home can go a long way in preventing accidents.
Scooter Helmet Laws Pit Safety Against Accessibility
January 6, 2022, SmartCitiesDive
After unceremoniously yanking shared e-scooters off city streets in November, Miami city commissioners just as suddenly voted to restore them two weeks later with one major new caveat: All riders will have to wear helmets.
Irish Online Shoppers Warned Over Charger/Adapter Hazard
January 5, 2022, The Irish Sun
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission warned the Irish public about a charger and an adapter being sold on Wish.com. Users may be at risk of an electric shock and are advised to stop using these electronics.
SGS: Ukraine Publishes Draft Resolution On Toy Safety To Further Align With The EU
January 7, 2022, Market Screener
Ukraine has issued a draft resolution on toy safety. If approved, the new law will enter into force six months after its publication in the Official Journal. Since its publication, the Technical Regulation has implemented provisions from the TSD – strengthened migration limits for aluminum and chromium (VI), as well as restricting formaldehyde in certain toys.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
