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Chief of Staff Elliot Kaye and other CPSCers June 6 discussed the phthalates CHAP, BPA and fire retardants as related to breast cancer.

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Representatives of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America June 11 shared concerns with CPSC on responsibility for imported goods.

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Representatives from Eurotex sought harmonization advice and guidance on reducing cost of compliance during a June 6 meeting with CPSC.

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CPSC’s Directorate for Engineering Sciences’ Division of Combustion and Fire Sciences (ESFS) has published an outline of a prototype generator that would use GPS technology to determine if the generator is being used indoors or outdoors.

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended EPA evaluate demand for and document how it applies selection criteria to develop a strategy to manage the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS).

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Members of ASTM’s 15.22 toy safety subcommittee June 6 discussed topics from twelve work groups during a meeting at CPSC headquarters in Bethesda, Md.

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The ASTM suction limited flow systems task group June 7 discussed ASTM 15.51 Standard for Suction Prevention Vent Pipes in Swimming Pools.

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ASTM June 6 discussed various issues relating to proposed warning label requirements for the voluntary standard for baby monitors, ASTM F2951-12, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Monitors.

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Briefs on BPA, baby products, CPSC vice-chair, CPSC science, Safety Academy, regulatory roadblocks, bicycle forks, coffee cups, magnets machetes, light bulbs, and more.

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Briefs on bassinets and cradles, pole vault boxes, building materials, children’s chairs, circuit breakers, electric gardening appliances, hand-held tools, electric room heaters, and more.

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Briefs on REACH, C&L, air fresheners, electric blankets, bicycles, disco lights, bows and arrows, machetes, children’s pajamas, cups, and more.