Category: Innovation

In the News: October 5, 2015

CPSC approves decorative lights safety rule to remove unsafe products from market September 29, 2015, Claims Journal A new rule allows the regulatory agency to remove hazardous products from the market more effectively. Over 86% of American homes are decorated more »

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In the News: September 28, 2015

CPSC considers ban on toxic flame retardants in household products September 25, 2015, The Chicago Tribune In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Tribune, CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye indicates he will start a push to force toxic chemicals off the more »

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In the News: September 21, 2015

Child safety measures for packaging of laundry pods are approved September 15, 2015, The New York Times First safety standard for packaging and labeling so-called laundry pods was approved by ASTM, the standards organization.  Recommendations were negotiated over the past more »

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In the News: September 14, 2015

phil&teds USA agrees to pay $3.5 million civil penalty and implement internal compliance program for failure to report defective clip-on high chairs September 10, 2015, CPSC Newsroom Company settles charges that it knowingly failed to report to CPSC a defect more »

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In the News: September 7, 2015

New standard for laundry detergent laundry packet design and packaging moves forward Sept. 4, 2015, Reuters/PRNewswire New ASTM safety standard for labeling and packaging individually wrapped liquid detergent laundry packets is on track for final approval on Sept. 15, according more »

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In the News: August 31, 2015

CPSC FY2015 Civil Penalty Average rises to $2.65 Million August 24, 2015, Product Safety Letter Eight settlements FY2015 have totaled $21 million versus five settlements in FY2014 totaling $7.175 or an average of $1.435 million according to an analysis by more »

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In the News: August 24, 2015

CPSC Official: Tighten Furniture Safety Standards August 20, 2015, Philadelphia Inquirer CPSC Commissioner Marietta Robinson voices frustration at current industry standard that offers only “minimal stability” for dressers. Tip over problem continues to pose threat of death and injury to children more »

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In the News: August 17, 2015

Johnson Health Tech Agrees to Pay $3 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Defective Fitness Equipment August 14, 2015, Reuters/PRNewswire Wisconsin firm failed to report to CPSC a defect and unreasonable risk of serious injury with its Matrix Fitness more »

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In the News: August 10, 2015

Congressional Trio Pushes Crib Bumper Pad Ban August 3, 2015, Columbus Dispatch A bi-partisan trio of central Ohio lawmakers is seeking changes they say will save babies lives. The U.S. Representatives will not rule out proposing laws if fixes they more »

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In the News: August 3, 2015

 WORD MATTERS AND TIP-OVERS*:      *Shifting CPSC Recall Landscape? Agency Announces Major “Repair Program” that is not Labeled a “Recall” July 23, 2015, The National Law Review A recent announcement of a “repair program” by IKEA and the CPSC more »

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