SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
VOLUME 43 ISSUE 38
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story In voting 4-0 to pass a rule to effectively ban small, strong magnets sold as amusements, CPSC members addressed arguments opponents have leveled against the regulations. Subscriber-Only Story ExxonMobil September 23 voiced concern about the “precedent setting” action in how the chronic hazard advisory panel (CHAP) used cumulative risk assessment (CRA). Subscriber-Only Story CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye September 23 learned BASF’s opinions on the recent report on phthalates by the chronic hazard advisory panel (CHAP).Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM working group September 22 and 23 looked at issues related to protrusions and passive crotch restraints respectively. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.18 working group September 24 ultimately decided to hold off on work to address a rare changing table design and instead monitor it. Subscriber-Only Story Performance criteria for cooking fire mitigation devices should have three elements, according to findings of report made available earlier in September by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Subscriber-Only Story Customs and Border Protection (CBP) September 22 said it seized 18 shipments of imported rechargeable toys in Laredo, Texas, due to fake UL marks. Subscriber-Only Story New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) September 18 signed legislation to add TDCPP (Tris (1,3-dichloro-2 propyl) phosphate) to the state’s ban of TRIS flame retardants.Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on generators, recalled products, ATVs, bistro chairs, gas fireplaces, lawn mowers, off-road vehicles, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on beverage dispensers, HVAC ducts, playground equipment, bicycle grips, eye protection, high heels, parasailing, sling carriers, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on car seats, toys, biocides, bath appliques, blankets, spas, feather boas, lawn mowers, candles, and more. |