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The House Energy and Commerce consumer protection subcommittee sought answers in 15 areas from CPSC.

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CPSC March 6 prominently promoted SaferProducts.gov as a research tool by placing a graphic and link in the scrolling highlights atop its homepage.

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CPSC estimated there were about 61,400 injuries in 2017 among children under 5 years old and linked to nursery products.

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More than a quarter (26%) of the estimated 93,800 ATV injuries in 2017 involved youth under 16 years old, according to CPSC data issued March 1.

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An ASTM F15.68 task group on baby monitor cords March 5 decided to change how it is approaching accessible loops in a subclass of the products.

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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) March 4 reiterated its opposition to treating non-polymeric, additive organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs) as one product class.

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Unneeded flammability testing of spandex in fabrics was a top concern that the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) told to Commissioner Peter Feldman March 4.

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FDA March 5 said it is looking at cosmetics safety, especially of children's makeup.

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Target Australia and Baby Bunting paid respective penalties of AU$37,800 and AU$25,200 related to convertible tricycle/strollers.

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A February 26 guidance from the EC's Internal Markets division gives advice on classifying musical instruments, including consideration of the Toy Safety Directive.

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A surrogate seatbelt retractor showed promise in evaluating vehicle booster seats, a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded.

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Briefs on liquid nicotine, Japan, REACH, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.