FEBRUARY 5, 2018
VOLUME 47 ISSUE 6
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story CPSC in fiscal 2017 received 665 requests to release information under the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA), and it processed 617. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.16 working group January 31 decided to tell the larger subcommittee that they could not yet make a recommendation on whether to exempt certain reclining products temporarily from highchair stability testing. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.21 panel January 30 decided it needed more information before making a recommendation related to ensuring soft infant carrier testing is harmonized across labs. Subscriber-Only Story Members of the ASTM F15 ad hoc language panel January 30 struggled with how much leeway to imply related to contrasting backgrounds. Subscriber-Only Story UL in January updated its UL 2201 standard for portable generators. Subscriber-Only Story The Government Accountability Office (GAO) January 30 identified four deficiencies that can affect agencies compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).Subscriber-Only Story The European Union in December set about reforming its product safety regulations by publishing its Goods Package. Subscriber-Only Story A cross-agency panel January 29 offered a three-step roadmap for new approaches for toxicity testing, including minimizing use of animals. Subscriber-Only Story The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) January 29 said it will use a four-pronged strategy to promote use of safer alternative chemicals in products. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on playground surfaces, fireworks, toys, blinds, canister lights, chainsaws, infant bodysuits, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on bicycle frames, skateparks, trampoline courts, upholstered furniture, automatic controls, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on artwork, bike carriers, highchairs, mobiles, pens, roller blinds, strollers, and more. |