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Commissioners May 20 voted 5-0 to approve midyear updates to CPSC's fiscal 2016 Operating Plan with two amendments.

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CSPC staff May 13 raised four objections – one procedural – against a request from Zen Magnets that the commission either decline to hear an appeal or that four commissioners recuse themselves.

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Helmet use is unknown in a large majority of bicycle incidents, according to a CPSC review of NEISS data made available May 13.

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CPSC staff May 13 sought clarification from the Portable Generator Manufacturer's Association (PGMA) on data the organization has used to assess the frequency of carbon monoxide (CO) incidents.

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A May 13 DG Growth "roadmap" gives insight into two concerns being targeted by an ongoing review of the EU's surveillance of non-compliant products.

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A May 13 DG Growth "roadmap" document on an evaluation and fitness check of the Machinery Directive targets the second quarter of 2017 for results.

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Health Canada and Environment Canada May 14 began a 75 day consultation on proposed amendments to exporting regulations involving mercury and products containing it.

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DG Justice is seeking feedback until September 2 on regulatory fitness checks of various consumer rights directives.

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UL earlier in May said that a Ninebot hoverboard model was the first to be certified under the UL 2272 standard.

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) May 11 said Update Technology will pay a fine of AU$10,200.

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Briefs on CPSC facilities, bicycle helmets, clamp meters, irons, strollers, and more.

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Briefs on carbon monoxide, REACH, boots, butane stoves, seat cushions, toys, hoverboards, and more.