Congress Opens with Regulatory Push-Back and Flurry of Bills

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The 115th Congress the week of January 2 – as widely expected – confirmed a priority will be to contain the Executive Branch's rulemaking ability.

Feds Say Crumb Rubber Work Must Continue but Give Update

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The federal agencies looking at the health concerns about crumb rubber December 30 said analysis of collected samples will continue during 2017.

UL Generator Panel Eyes Single Testing Option to Move Forward

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Movement towards settling on one testing method for now occurred January 4 at a meeting of the UL 2201 task group on carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from portable generators.

FDA Plans to Explore E-Cigarette Explosions this Spring

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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in April will hold a two-day workshop to look at battery safety in electronic cigarettes and related products.

Canada Gives Chemicals Plan Update

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The Canadian government January 3 said that it has addressed 2,765 chemicals under its ongoing Chemicals Management Plan.

Australia Notes 20,000 Guarantees Complaints

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Electronics and whitegoods were the top products among the over 20,000 guarantees complaints in Australia in 2016, according to Australian Competition & Consumer Commission January 3.

Groups Sue CPSC over Phthalates Rule Delay

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CPSC is in violation of the CPSIA, argue three advocacy groups.

CPSC Briefs

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Briefs on FOIA, battery packs, lamps, sweatshirts, and more.

Standards & Testing Briefs

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Briefs on amusement rides, dehumidifiers, electrical equipment, extinguishing systems, and more.

Foreign & International Briefs

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Briefs on clothing, plug adaptors, utility vehicles, battery packs, and more.