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The House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade subcommittee in coming months plans to hold a series of hearings on the health of U.S. manufacturing, including possible attention to regulatory barriers, Chairman. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) told reporters January 22.

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The House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade subcommittee is set to address sports related head injuries, Chairman. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) said January 22.

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Commissioners voted 3-0 January 18 to approve CPSC’s fiscal 2013 operating plan.

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) urged that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issue guidance to persuade agencies to respond to comments on final rules issued without notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRs).

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A working group of the International Standards Organization (ISO), including CPSC staff, January 17 finalized a broad number of proposed age-grading guidelines for task group review.

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Consumer electronics were the second-highest item, behind pharmaceuticals or personal care items, seized for safety and security in fiscal 2012, said a report made available January 17 from Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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A UL 1370 subcommittee met January 17, beginning the development process of a new UL standard covering small unvented alcohol fuel appliances.

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There was an estimated annual average of 165,500 residential cooking fires from 2008 to 2010, according to January 22 data from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).

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Briefs on regulations, Bon-Ton, Baby Matters, floor lamps, mattresses, pots and pans, reclining chairs, resistance bands, temperature sensors, candles, baby monitors, cigarette ignitions.

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Briefs on cribs, hockey masks, AC equipment, battery chargers, building joints, flexible lights, furniture, power cables, and more.

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Briefs on injury prevention, toys, mercury, seniors, cosmetics, hair straighteners, bicycles, motorcycles, lights, blankets, and more.