DECEMBER 4, 2017
VOLUME 46 ISSUE 46
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners voted 4-0 to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on the stability of clothing storage units.Subscriber-Only Story Seven advocacy groups November 27 urged CPSC to create a new rule for high-powered magnet sets. Subscriber-Only Story PSD Industries is asking CPSC to take another look at its vacuum diffusion technology for pool and spa drains. Subscriber-Only Story The effective date for CPSC's potential update to its fireworks requirements should consider the Chinese manufacturing season for units intended for the U.S., Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and her staff heard November 28. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC received some criticism in the six comments to its ATV rulemaking that were available as of the PSL deadline. Subscriber-Only Story Twenty-five of 31 replies in CPSC's ATV docket were barely-coherent, off-topic, anonymous posts. Subscriber-Only Story Oregon's Health Authority is reminding manufacturers of the January 1 deadline related to the state's product content law. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC staffers working under a recent commission directive to assess portable generators are likely to soon know the outcomes of voluntary standards updates. Subscriber-Only Story Excessive spin speeds don't appear to be involved in incidents of washing machine lids failing explosively, members of a UL 2157 task group heard November 29. Subscriber-Only Story Most booster seats reviewed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) fell into its "best bet" category. Subscriber-Only Story Prosafe November 21 gave updates on five surveillance projects it's been shepherding for the past few years. Subscriber-Only Story Two recent developments in Europe continued the attention to the safety concerns about new technology. Subscriber-Only Story Three key themes emerged during the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organisation (ICPSHO) symposium on 14 and 15 November 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Subscriber-Only Story Recently, the UK House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee published evidence from stakeholders about their views on the UK government's proposal for regulation of the chemicals industry. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on toys, regulations, counterfeits, bourbon glasses, craft kits, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on ovens, windows, environmental claims, plastics, smoke alarms, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on REACH, heaters, bicycle brakes, rain ponchos, toys, vaping devices, and more. |