Category: Product Standards

In the News: February 17, 2025

Trump Administration Formally Ends Biden’s War On Gas StovesFebruary 12, 2025, Washington Free BeaconThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is formally ending a review that it initiated during the Biden administration to assess the potential health risks posed by gas-powered stovetops. more »

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In the News: February 10, 2025

Analysis: The Impact Of Peter A. Feldman: CPSC’s New Acting ChairmanFebruary 5, 2025, Husch Blackwell LLP (JD Supra)Peter Feldman’s new role as Acting Chair signals a continued focus on enforcement efforts and adapting to evolving market challenges. We anticipate Mr. more »

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In the News: January 27, 2025

Commissioner Peter A. Feldman Becomes Acting CPSC ChairmanJanuary 22, 2025, cpsc.govThe Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Commissioner Peter A. Feldman has been named Acting Chairman of the agency effective immediately. The Commission elected Feldman to serve as Vice Chairman on more »

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In the News: January 20, 2025

Alexander Hoehn-Saric On His Resignation As CPSC Commission ChairJanuary 15, 2025, cpsc.govCommissioner Hoehn Saric’s statement reads, in part, “Today, I announced that I will step down as Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, effective January 21, 2025. It has more »

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In the News: January 13, 2025

These 11 Genes May Help Us Better Understand Forever Chemicals’ Effects On The BrainJanuary 8, 2025, University of BuffaloPFAS earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain. This unique ability to cross the more »

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In the News: January 6, 2025

Apple Updates Airtag Warning Labels Under CPSC PressureDecember 29, 2025, NBC Right NowThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has reached an agreement with Apple to enhance safety warnings on AirTags. This action aims to protect children from the dangers of battery more »

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In the News: December 9, 2024

CPSC Approves New Safety Standard For Nursing PillowsDecember 4, 2024, Morrison & Foerster (JD Supra)On September 18, 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new mandatory standard for nursing pillows designed to address risks presented by suffocation, entrapment, and more »

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In the News: December 2, 2024

Shein, Temu Branch Further Into Toy Market Amid Worry Over Fake ProductsNovember 29, 2024, ReutersFast-growing specialty e-commerce sites such as PDD’s Temu, along with its rival Shein, are branching deeper into the business of selling toys as many American and more »

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In the News: November 25, 2024

Bipartisan Panel Urges Congress To Toss Out Decades Of Trade PolicyNovember 19, 2024, Fox NewsA federal China commission released its sprawling yearly report to Congress. For the first time the report recommends lawmakers end China’s favored trade status and the more »

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In the News: November 18, 2024

CPSC: 3 Million Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled In 3 Years; 18 Deaths Reported Since 2021November 14, 2024, cpsc.govThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 200,000 adult portable bed rails manufactured by Medical King, of Brooklyn, New York, more »

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