Furniture Makers, Retailers Speak At CPSC Hearing On Proposed Stability Standard
April 11, 2022, Furniture Today
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently held a public hearing for oral comments on its proposed stability rule for clothing storage furniture. While continuing to support a mandatory standard, American Home Furnishings Alliance raised key concerns with the CPSC’s proposed rule in its oral testimony. The Alliance said the proposed rule was ambiguous, unenforceable and would force entry-level companies out of the market due to costs.
Testing Finds Toxic Chemicals In 50 Of Dollar Store Goods
April 12, 2022, E&E News
The consumer advocacy group, Campaign for Healthier Solutions, purchased 226 products from Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Five Below and 99 Cents Only Stores. They tested 635 product components for toxic metals and chemicals like flame retardants, bisphenol A and its substitutes, phthalates and PFAS. The results showed that half of the items had one or more chemicals of concern.
Commissioner Feldman Explains Opposition To Bestar, Inc, Correction Action Plan
April 7, 2022, cpsa.gov
“Today, the Commission announced a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with Bestar Inc., which came to the commissioners for approval because of a death after a Bestar wall bed fell on a 79-year-old woman. As the only commissioner to oppose the CAP, I want to explain my vote,” said Commissioner Feldman.
Commissioner Trumka Backs Approval Of Petition Requesting A Ban Or Standard On
Adult Portable Bed Rails
March 15, 2022, cpsc.gov
“Today, the Commission voted to begin rulemaking to address the risk posed by adult portable bedrails, which have trapped and strangled older adults at alarming rates. This was the right decision to protect older Americans.” said Commissioner Trumka.
Persuading Your Team To Embrace Change
April 12, 2022, Harvard Business Review
How do leaders persuade people to do things they would rather not do? The author outlines two very different persuasive techniques based on social science: The “foot-in-the-door” technique and the “door-in-the-face” technique.
PFAS, Microplastics, Baby Food: Emerging Casualty Risks
April 8, 2022, Insurance Journal
There is no longer a need to ponder the “next asbestos” because the current litigation environment and the recent pace of additions to the list of emerging risks and trends in casualty insurance is enough to keep the industry on its toes.
Charlotte Superintendent Confirms Clear Backpacks Are Still Moving Forward
April 7, 2022, WCNC
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools still plans to eventually distribute clear backpacks to high school students. Last week, they stopped due to due to a warning tag issue related to possibly harmful materials. The district spent close to half a million dollars on the backpacks as part of a larger effort to reduce weapons in schools.
Chair Hoehn-Saric And His Staff Will Participate In A Meeting About Liquid Laundry Packets
April 15, 2021, cpsc.gov
Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a Webex meeting to discuss the voluntary ASTM safety standard for liquid laundry packets. The meeting will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 2:00 pm.
Three Signs Your iphone Cable Could KILL You
April 17, 2022, The Sun
A TECH safety guru is urging iPhone users to keep their eyes peeled for dodgy charging cables. He warns that counterfeit chargers pose a risk of fire or serious electric shock.
Companies Selling Products In California Must Justify Environmental Marketing Claims
April 11, 2022, National Law Review
When companies make advertising claims (including websites, social media, print, and product labels) that a product is beneficial to or not harmful to the natural environment, California law requires those companies to maintain written records supporting the validity of the claims. This requirement extends to manufacturers and distributors.
DOJ Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch Released Its First-Ever Annual “Recent Highlights”
April 12, 2022, JD Supra
On April 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch released its first-ever annual “recent highlights” report. The report describes the CPB’s accomplishments from October 2020 through December 2021 and gives some insight into the enforcement trends companies can expect in the future as CPB’s enforcement activities continue to ramp up.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
