CPSC Chairman: Why The Agency Rejected An ASTM Revised Voluntary Standard For Children’s Folding Chairs And Stools
November 8, 2022, cpsc.gov
“The Commission voted unanimously to reject an update to the voluntary safety standard for Children’s Folding Chairs and Folding Stools. Under section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, once the Commission has adopted a voluntary standard for durable infant or toddler products as a mandatory standard, we review each update to the voluntary standard that the voluntary standards organization submits to the Commission. If that update does not improve safety, the Commission can reject it and leave the mandatory standard as it is.”
CPSC Tells Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors And Retailers They Must Protect Infants By Complying With Infant Sleep Product Rule
November 9, 2022, cpsc.gov
A news release explains the CPSC’s position on the Infant Sleep Rule: “On June 23, 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Infant Sleep Product Rule went into effect, making it unlawful to sell non-compliant infant sleep products manufactured on or after that date. This landmark rule removes products hazardous to infants from the marketplace as part of CPSC’s longstanding commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of the public. The regulation applies to infant sleep products marketed or intended to provide a sleeping accommodation for an infant up to 5 months of age, which are not subject to another mandatory standard for infant sleep.”
Commissioner Richard Trumka Statement
3 Steps To Prepare Your Supply Chain For The Next Crisis
November 9, 2022, Harvard Business Review
Most risks to supply chains are predictable. That means that companies can and should be prepared to handle them. It entails taking three steps. They are creating a world-class sensing and risk-monitoring operation; simplifying your product portfolio; and de-risking your supply chain in terms of sourcingraw materials and components.
EXPLAINER: Bikes, Batteries And Blazes Spark Concern In NYC
November 7, 2022, Federal News Network
A fire that injured over three dozen people — and forced firefighters to use ropes to pluck people from a 20th-story window — is drawing attention to a rising concern in New York City. That is battery fires that can arise in the electric bikes and scooters that have proliferated here. City officials are considering new laws after the fire department counted nearly 200 blazes and six fire deaths this year tied to problems with lithium-ion batteries in such “micromobility” devices.
Textile Trade Group To Again Seek Textile Standard Testing Exemption For Spandex
November 9,2022, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
The American Apparel and Footwear Association is again launching an effort to add spandex to the list of fabrics exempt from testing under the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s standard for the flammability of clothing textiles. This flammability standard (which applies to clothing and textiles intended to be used for clothing) provides testing requirements, establishes three classes of flammability, sets out the criteria for classifying textiles, and prohibits the use of textiles that exhibit rapid and intense burning.
Australia: Kids’ Product Recalls Continue As Shopping Season Approaches
November 10, 2022, Choice
A steady stream of recalls of products for babies and kids is cause for concern. According to the consumer advocacy group, Choice, the root cause remains the lack of a general safety provision in Australia, a regulatory regime that would require a product to be proven safe before it can be sold in this country.
Canada Publishes Notice Of Intent On The Labeling Of Toxic Substances In Products, Including Toxic Flame Retardants
November 8, 2022, JD Supra
On October 29, 2022, Canada published in the Canada Gazette a notice of intent (NOI) announcing that it intends to propose actions under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The NOI would require the labeling of certain substances that are listed on the CEPA Schedule 1 List of Toxic Substances in certain products, such as cosmetics, cleaning products, and flame retardants in upholstered furniture.
CPSC: Guidance On The Application Of Human Factors To Consumer Products
February 2020, cpsc.gov
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff and Health Canada’s Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate (“Health Canada”) have developed this guidance document to help consumer product manufacturers integrate human factors principles into their product development process.
3 Toy Safety Tips To Keep In Mind During Toy Safety Awareness Month
November 9, 2022, Gifts & Decorative Accessories Newsletter
Toys and youth entertainment trade association The Toy Association has kicked off its second annual Toy Safety Awareness Month, bringing gift-givers like parents and grandparents important safety information for the holiday season. “Our members work year-round to design, produce, and deliver products that comply with more than 100 strict federal safety standards and tests to safeguard children at play,” said Joan Lawrence, The Toy Association’s senior vice president of standards and regulatory affairs and “toy safety mom.” “However, safety is a partnership shared by industry and consumers, and Toy Safety Awareness Month aims to equip families with the resources they need to ensure every play date is both fun and safe.”
Whether At Home Or Traveling For The Holidays CPSC Reminds Parents To Keep Babies’ Sleep Space Safe
November 10, 2022, cpsc.gov
With the holiday season fast approaching and families preparing to gather, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is teaming up with members of Congress and safety advocates to remind adults to keep the little ones safe by always creating a safe sleep space. Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric recently joined pediatric experts, child safety advocates and Members of Congress to raise awareness of the best safe sleep practices for babies and highlight new laws and regulations aimed at creating a safer marketplace to keep all babies safe.
