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Commissioners March 27 voted 2-1 to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on soft infant and toddler carriers (SITCs).

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The ASTM F2167 voluntary standards task group March 28 discussed a possible new standard for reclined infant seats.

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The ASTM miscellaneous infant sleeping products task group met April 2, discussing the issue of products not currently covered by any standards.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) March 27 said it will focus on flame retardant (FR) chemicals in 2013 to assess environmental and human health risks.

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The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) in February in Brussels discussed the following issues.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) April 3 announced an enforceable undertaking by Mayman Pty Ltd related to the company’s sale of miniature motorbikes.

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) March 28 reported that its review of 2012 data found that 30% of the 18 ATV-related deaths were among children 15 and younger.

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Briefs on CPSC award, magnets, lead, building fires, safety seats, kinder eggs, freezers, helmets, high chairs, strollers, and mores.

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Briefs on circuit breakers, cord sets, heating pads, oil heating appliances, skillets and frying appliances, battery chargers, flash arrestors, and more.

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Briefs on flame retardants, biocides, snorkeling masks, dryers, sleepers, bicycles, and more.