MAY 6, 2013
VOLUME 42 ISSUE 18
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners May 1 voted 3-0 unanimously approving the publication of the amended notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on the so-called “1110 rule” on certificates of compliance. Free Story Commissioners were slated to vote by ballot as PSL went to press on approving fund allocations under a revised fiscal 2013 operating plan. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC’s Doug Lee and Cheryl Osterhout April 25 learned about button battery safety education efforts from Dr. Ian Jacobs and other members of a battery injury reduction group. Subscriber-Only Story ASTM’s frame carrier task group May 2 discussed scope, flammability and leg opening issues of a draft standard for frame child carriers. Subscriber-Only Story The ASTM 15.51 task group May 2 debated aspects of ASTM 15.51, Standard for Suction Prevention Vent Pipes in Swimming Pools. Subscriber-Only Story The use of certain phthalates is currently restricted in the EU in toys and childcare articles. Subscriber-Only Story The EU Construction Products Regulation No. 305/2011 (CPR) will become fully operational July 1, laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products in the EU, including products that can be purchased by consumers. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on phthalates, gas fireplace glass, pens, riding mowers, recall registration cards, bicycles, chandeliers, lawnmowers, dolls, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on amusement rides, fire barriers, pools/spas, bassinets/cradles, dishwashers, circuit breakers, combination locks, electrical controls, fire extinguishers, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on playpens, REACH, EU safety committees, trade barriers, helmets, washing machines, handlebars, food dehydrators, and more. |