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CSPC’s July 14 warned manufacturers, importers, and retailers of holiday lights and related decorations that they are responsible to follow UL standards for such products.

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The UL 1026 task group on slow cookers and rice cookers July 16 refined language and artwork for proposed warning labels.

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The ASTM task group developing drain entrapment test for pools July 10 developed a prototype model for measuring the eccentricity of a body’s removal effort from pool drain entrapment scenarios.

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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) recently identified an opportunity to reduce third-party testing burdens by way of a determination on prints.

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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection July 9 proposed that four phthalates be designated priority chemicals under its chemical reporting requirements.

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Consumer Federation of American (CFA) and Public Citizen July 16 both put their support behind the “Hide No Harm” bill.

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Briefs on Buckyballs, baby slings, CPSC leaders, CPSC funding, recalls, E-cigarettes, BPA, EPA, and more.

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Briefs on candles, capacitors, folding tables, panelboards, smoke alarms, plastic flammability, and more.

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Briefs on shoes, utility vehicles, bracelets, cribs, pajamas, and more.