SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
VOLUME 46 ISSUE 36
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Dana Baiocco September 21 received the nomination to become a CPSC member. Subscriber-Only Story Three party-line votes September 20 resulted in CPSC granting a petition that sought a ban of non-polymeric, additive, organohalogen flame retardants (FRs) in four product classes. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC's Inspector General office September 19 made two recommendations aimed at improving how the agency assesses the success of its fast track recall program. Subscriber-Only Story The internet of things (Iot) and data mining were two of the more interesting points of discussion at CPSC's September 18 briefing on the FY2018 operating plan. Subscriber-Only Story Fabric bunching in play yard mattresses was the subject of September 20 discussion by an ASTM F15.18 panel. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.18 panel September 19 looked at European standards as a model for internal side-height requirements for certain bassinets. Subscriber-Only Story There were 163 pool and spa drownings in summer 2017 among youth under age 15 years, and nine states accounted for 96 or 58.9% of the total, CPSC reported September 18. Subscriber-Only Story About 64% of children in front-facing car seats in 2016 were in units not attached to the vehicles by top tether systems, Safe Kids Worldwide said September 14. Subscriber-Only Story The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) September 18 asserted that the benefits of its chemicals authorization system outweigh the costs. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on Ann Marie Buerkle, S. John Byington, Baby Safety Month, Fireworks, Lawn Tractors, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on strength equipment, trampolines, SVHCs, drain cleaners, electric vehicles, extinguishers, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on chemical of concern, lawn tractors, novelty lighters, costumes, boots, lights, and more. |