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CPSC July 10 heard the views of industry, consumer groups and others on the agency’s agenda and priorities for fiscal 2014 and 2015.

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CPSC members July 9 listened to and queried staff on draft final rules for Section 104 switches for play yards and bassinets/cradles.

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The ASTM candle products subcommittee July 9 discussed a wide range of issues related to candle safety.

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Commissioner Nancy Nord July 3 generally praised a Section 15 settlement between Ross and CPSC.

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Australian companies agreed to take steps related to button battery safety, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said July 8.

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) seeks input until August 29 on expanding REACH restrictions on cadmium and its compounds used as colorants in plastics.

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Slightly more than half (52%) of European consumers trust companies’ claims about the environmental effects of products, according to a July 5 report from DG Environment.

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U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) July 10 asserted that negotiations under the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) have the potential to weaken safety rules.

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Briefs on lead, ATVs, building fires, hammocks, and more.

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Briefs on building material, trampolines, electric ranges, plugs, alarm services, fans, and more.

Briefs on EU regulations, building material, bicycles, locks, plush toys, pressure washers, and more.