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With the October 16 deal in Washington that permits federal agencies to open for three months, CPSC staff returns to work needing to clear out a backlog of undone tasks and to catch up on neglected projects.

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Now-returned CPSC staffers have a backlog of projects that were in process before the shutdown as well as any new issues that arose in the meantime.

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A series of proposed updates to eight European product safety directives received approval from the EU’s Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) on October 11, followed by subsequent approval on October 17 by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO).

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In a continuing effort to support the EU’s large-scale campaign to raise awareness of the potential dangers of counterfeit goods.

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Briefs on Proposition 65, California, jewelry, CPSC recalls, CPSC meetings.

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Briefs on fitness equipment, floor covering, paintball markers, pole vaults, smoke release, strength training equipment, and more.

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Briefs on decaBDE, testing, dossiers, biocidal products, blankets, lights, woodent toys, waterballs, and more.