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On 9 October, the European Commission published a paper on consumer product traceability, prepared by an informal expert group set up by the Directorate General for Health and Consumers.

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CPSC data show seniors aged 65 and older were treated for 2 million injuries associated with consumer products in 2011, according to an agency report made available December 23.

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There were 725 non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) incidents between 1999 and 2012, resulting in 931 deaths associated with engine-driven generators and other engine-driven tools.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) December 17 released new chemical screening data on 1,800 chemicals studied under the Tox21 program, announces ToxCast Data Challenges program to seek submissions on how to best apply data.

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In December, the ECHA's Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) agreed on an opinion on restricting lead in consumer articles.

Briefs on imports, ROVs, bassinets/cradles, cribs, football, California, bicycles, candle rings, car seat strollers, children’s sweatshirts, and more.

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Briefs on bats, fire tests, firestops, sleeping bags, bicycles, bull riding, highchairs, CO alarms and more.

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Briefs on risks, sling carriers, portable pools, New Zealand, swings, surge protectors, toys, convection heaters, and more.