Aug 22 2022
Aug 22 2022
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Commissioners' votes were due near the PSL deadline on issuing a direct final rule to incorporate changes in ASTM F2549-22 into 16 CFR 1230 on frame child carriers.
Aug 22 2022
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Commenters to CPSC were split on whether there are safety improvements in revisions in ASTM F2194–22?1.
Aug 22 2022
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An ASTM group August 16 decided to move towards creating a methods guide related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as a new F15 subcommittee.
Aug 22 2022
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Whether to test interlocks with drawers loaded was among the topics discussed August 15 by an ASTM F15.42 task group.
Aug 22 2022
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Infants' tendency to fall asleep during nursing arose August 15 in ASTM F15 discussion of infant feeding support products, which are not meant for sleep.
Aug 22 2022
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Comment by September 11 on policy options for infant sleep products in Australia.
Aug 22 2022
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The 2,871 product reports received by Health Canada in 2021 were a 36.1% increase over the 2,109 in 2020.
Aug 22 2022
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Comment to the EC by September 8 about the appropriate risk oversight of non-medical devices intended to affect the body.
Aug 22 2022
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Leachco lawyers complained August 11 that CPSC did not consult with them about deposition notices sent a week before.
Aug 22 2022
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Briefs on slings, toys, electronics, beach umbrellas, back-to-school, and CPSC contracts, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.
Aug 15 2022
Aug 15 2022
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Commissioners voted 4-1 for an amended 2023-2026 draft strategic plan that will be sent out for public comments.
Aug 15 2022
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CPSC knows of 52 deaths in 2021 due to carbon monoxide (CO) and linked to engine-driven tools, according to its report issued August 4.
Aug 15 2022
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Numerous changes in ASTM F2907-22 on sling carriers will improve safety, according to CPSC staff.
Aug 15 2022
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The Washington State Department of Ecology distributed draft regulatory language for is Safer Products program that will be discussed at online discussions August 16 and 18.
Aug 15 2022
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CPSC Chairman Alexander Hoehn-Saric express pleasure that a federal court rejected a challenge to the 2021 sleep products rule.
Aug 15 2022
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Comment by September 2 on a draft EC decision on updating safety requirements for non-toy childcare products.
Aug 15 2022
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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) August 10 emphasized that day's effective date for restrictions on crumb rubber in sports and playground surfacing.
Aug 15 2022
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Briefs on CPSC rulemakings, CPSC contracts, FoIA, beta pilot, and school supplies, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.