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CPSC met a large majority of the 188 specific goals it set for fiscal 2012, according to its 2012 Performance and Accountability Report made available November 20.

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CPSC November 20 warned about the risks to children and adults from single-use laundry packets.

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ASTM’s handheld carrier task group met with CPSC staff on November 15, revealing progress on the development of F2050-12, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Hand-Held Infant Carriers.

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CPSC staff and members of UL’s table saw safety working group November 16 heard a presentation on power saw hand injuries from a plastic surgeon.

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In announcing its 27th annual Trouble in Toyland report, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) welcomed CPSC Commissioner Robert Adler and pediatric gastroenterology fellow Dr. Bryan Rudolph to share their perspectives on keeping children safe from hazardous consumer products.

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Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), and the Illinois Attorney General the week of November 20 issued their annual reports that aim at holiday shopping for toys and children’s products.

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Maryland will ban the sale of crib bumpers effective June 21, according to the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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Briefs on carcinogens, CPSC budget, CPSC IT, cooking fires, PFCs, sleep positioners, pajamas, craft kits, fuel filters, lawn mowers, light fixtures, portable generators, and more.

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Briefs on baby bath seats, baby bath tubs, baseball, curling, infant swings, playground surfacing, HVAC, cables, electrical controls, energy managerment, fan speed controls, fire extinguishers, fire tests, and more.

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Briefs on laser pointers, risk assessment, REACH, CLP, toys, lights, car seats, office chairs, charms, bicycles, propane tanks, and more.