Walmart to end sales of e-cigarettes, as vaping concerns mount September 20, 2019, The New York Times Walmart said on Friday that it would stop selling e-cigarettes at its stores in the United States, dealing a new blow to the more »
Category: Food Safety
In the News: July 9, 2019
Los Angeles launches national data base sharing for e-scooters and bicycles July 4, 2019, The Fourth Revolution Los Angeles officials at the Department of Transportation announced earlier this month the creation of a new data-sharing organization designed to track electric more »
In the News: June 10, 2019
New CPSC report finds fatal child drownings are on the rise June 6, 2019, cpsc.gov A new report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the need for continued vigilance in combatting drowning, which continues to be a public health crisis more »
In the News: March 11, 2019
Advocate: Letter on Holiday toy safety report misleads consumers March 8, 2019, Times Union Stephen Pasierb, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Toy Association responds to a commentary article. He begins his response by noting: “As CEO of The more »
In the News: January 7, 2018
Lawmakers OK ban on chemical flame retardants deemed toxic January 2, 2019, News Tribune (Associated Press) A bill approved by Massachusetts lawmakers will prohibit the use of several types of toxic flame retardants in a variety of household products. The more »
In the News: November 19, 2018
Survey: How retailers rank on toxic chemicals November 15, 2018, Mind the Store In the third annual report card on toxic chemicals in consumer products, the Mind the Store campaign evaluated forty of the largest retailers in North America. They more »
In the News: November 12, 2018
Furniture anchors not an easy fix as child tip over deaths persist November 5, 2018, Consumer Reports Each year furniture tip-overs cause thousands of injuries serious enough to send children to the emergency room. Since 2000, they’ve been linked with more »
In the News: June 4, 2018
CPSC Consumer Alert: Caregivers urged to use restraints with inclined sleep products May 31, 2018, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding parents: Always create a safe sleep environment for babies in a crib, bassinet, play yard more »
In the News: May 21, 2018
EPA changes course to regulate a deadly paint stripper May 14, 2018, Huffington Post In a surprise reversal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it would enact a rule targeting a widely available type of paint remover that has killed people more »
In the News: May 14, 2018
CPSC, PROFECO, and Health Canada Issue Joint Statement On The Fourth North America Product Safety Summit May 4, 2018, cpsc.gov Product safety regulators recently held the Fourth North America Consumer Product Safety Summit in Bethesda, Maryland to take stock of the accomplishments more »
