JUNE 22, 2015
VOLUME 44 ISSUE 24
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story There have been some changes in recent years to phthalates exposure for women of childbearing age. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye June 18 told Senators why he thinks manufacturers and the agency sometimes seem to have different risk tolerances. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC and the Justice Department June 17 filed a complaint against Spectrum Brands alleging Section 15 reporting violations involving coffeemakers as well as selling recalled products. Subscriber-Only Story Omission of certain testing provisions from the newest version of ASTM’s toddler bed standard means CPSC staff are recommending against a commission vote to incorporate it as a mandatory standard. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.21 task group on infant swings June 16 finalized age milestone suggestions. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.22 task group June 17 finalized battery provisions for F963, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. Subscriber-Only Story The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) June 12 specified three steps aimed at unnecessary animal testing. Subscriber-Only Story The European chemicals Agency (ECHA) June 16 said its Socio-Economic Committee (SEAC) would be launching consultations on two substances. Subscriber-Only Story The EU RAPEX system added 130 notices in May, bringing the year-to-date tally to 806. Subscriber-Only Story The volume of EU RAPEX reactions this year is running 10% higher than in 2014 following the 254 received in May. Subscriber-Only Story New York State legislation aimed at chemicals in children’s products was poised to die in the state senate as PSL went to press. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on rule reviews, hook-on chairs, CPSC agenda, CPSC contracts, bicycles, door anchors, pull toys, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on bicycle trailers, fire tests, playground surfacing, infant rockers, amusement rides, bouncer seats, hook-on chairs, bicycle helmets, ice hockey helmets, smoke release, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on chemicals, cable, cleaning products, bean bag covers, bicycles, baby sandals, strollers, and more. |