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Commissioners voted 3-0 to return CPSC’s general counsel from a career Senior Executive Service (SES) job to a political position linked to the chairman.

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The choice by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and CPSC not to pursue an appeal of a decision involving the CPSIA database does not end the matter because consumer groups are continuing their appeal.

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CPSC staff December 12 presented a number of draft amendments to the rule governing certificates of compliance, also known as the CPSIA 1110 rule.

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CPSC staff December 12 presented the fiscal 2013 operating plan before commissioners, revealing the agency’s likely priorities in the year that began October 1.

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ASTM’s baby monitor working group December 6 via teleconference discussed ASTM F2951-12, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Monitors.

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The ASTM infant rocker task group met December 7 revealing progress on the development of a new safety standard for such products.

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Health Canada December 6 said it is investigating Nap Nanny products.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through December 26 is leading Operation Holiday Hoax, an intergovernmental effort – including CPSC –with Mexican regulators against counterfeit imports.

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Briefs on rubber ducks, bath seats, bed rails, chairs, gas valves, leg press, magnets, nail guns, stepladders, strollers, more.

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Briefs on amusement rides, fire standards, fire tests, mattresses, playground equipment, smoke tests, upholstered furniture, walls and ceilings, wood products, more.

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Briefs on child conveyances, listening devices, online shopping, bicycles, ladders, ovens, strollers, costumes, more.