NOVEMBER 19, 2012
VOLUME 41 ISSUE 45
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Free Content CPSC members gave their views on a Senate measure, S. 3468, which would place cost-benefit burdens on independent regulatory agencies. Subscriber-Only Content CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum November 14 told a group of manufacturers, lawyers and association/industry representatives about some of CPSC’s recent accomplishments and soon-to-be-activated rules, then offering her audience a glimpse into CPSC’s planned efforts in 2013. Subscriber-Only Content CPSC staff presented a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) before commissioners November 14, revealing what is likely to become the new consumer product safety standard for bedside sleepers. Subscriber-Only Content CPSC staff November 14 presented commissioners with a draft proposed rule for handheld infant carriers. Subscriber Only Content CPSC staff and other members of an ASTM working group November 13 discussed voluntary standards for F2951-12, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Monitors. Subscriber-Only Content The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) November 15 banned certain small, powerful magnets. Subscriber-Only Content Health Canada November 9 introduced proposed regulatory amendments under the Chemicals Management Plan to limit a flame retardant in certain children’s products. Subscriber-Only Content Briefs on bicycles, camp chairs, electric ranges, gas fireplaces, generators, microphones, office chairs, rockers, scuba hoses, toys, play yards. Subscriber-Only Content Briefs on eye protectors, sports floors, fitnes equipment, statinary bicicyles, air conditioneres, decorations, heaters, fire doors, pool accessories, and more. Subscriber-Only Content Briefs on standards, temporary tattoos, traceability, children's clothing, baby toys, lamps, ranges, office chairs, and more. |