OCTOBER 6, 2014
VOLUME 43 ISSUE 39
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye and Commissioner Joseph Mohorovic September 30 gave insight into what might shape their decisions on furniture flammability. Free Story The ASTM F15.30 subcommittee on bunk beds is planning for a possible need to visit CPSC over the agency’s potential opposition to efforts to improve the labels on bunk beds. Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners are slated to vote by October 22 on publishing a draft CPSC staff notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) for requirements for recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). Subscriber-Only Story CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye and Commissioner Joseph Mohorovic September 30 queried members of the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) about concerns with the proposed rule for recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). Subscriber-Only Story CPSC members are set to vote by October 8 on a staff recommendation to grant a petition that asks the commission to begin a rulemaking for corded window coverings. Subscriber-Only Story There were an estimated 38,000 a year injuries from 2011 to 2013 linked to tipping televisions, furniture, and appliances according to data made available September 25 by CPSC. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.16 working group September 25 discussed three aspects of the stability test procedures in F404-14, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs. Subscriber-Only Story Earlier this year, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre published a report summarising the current regulation of nanoparticles. Subscriber-Only Story The three year draft work plan on California’s Safer Consumer Products Program covers how the state intends to handle its priority products activity. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on crib bumpers, regulatory agenda, magnets, candles, flame retardants, smoke alarms, lead paint, car seats, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on fire models, amusement rides, helmets, paintball, coffee makers, fuses, microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on EMF, sky lanterns, chemicals, travel adapters, mugs, sleepwear, bicycles, and more. |