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CPSC deemed five of its ongoing or recent rulemaking activities to be especially noteworthy, according to its regulatory agenda made available as December closed.

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CPSC members voted 5-0 to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on the agency's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations.

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CPSC staff is proposing amendments to modify the agency's fireworks regulations.

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CPSC determined two numbers for the estimated injuries in 2015 associated with nursery products and involving children under 5 years: 65,800 or 59,400.

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CPSC should await completion of ongoing ASTM efforts before moving further on the Section 104 proposal for changing tables, the commission heard from the chairman of the F15.18 subcommittee doing that work.

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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Member State Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed on the identification of bisphenol A (BPA) as a substance of very high concern.

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At a meeting of the REACH committee on 7 December, EU member states agreed to support a draft regulation proposing to restrict the manufacturing and marketing of perfluorooctanoic acid.

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Briefs on mattresses, composite wood, synthetic turf, product ingredients, car seats, toys, window cords, and more.

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Briefs on drones amusement rides, bassinets, eaves/soffits, fire dampers, hockey equipment, infant bouncers, polymeric materials, and more.

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Briefs on decorative burners, asbestos, dog toys, hoverboards, toys, travel adapters, air conditioners, bathrobes, espresso makers, jackets, and more.