JUNE 4, 2018
VOLUME 47 ISSUE 22
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners May 30 voted 4-0 to publish a direct final rule at 16 CFR 1220 for non-full-size cribs. Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners May 30 voted 4-0 to docket a revised petition targeting labeling and point-of-purchase information on the slip resistance of floor coverings.Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners May 30 voted 4-0 to extend the comment period for the draft update of its age determination guide for toys. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC May 23 made available a contractor report that offers suggestions on updating the agency's injury cost model. Subscriber-Only Story The top suggestion in input on CPSC's draft human factors guidance was that the document might be too general. Subscriber-Only Story Nonfatal pool/spa drowning incidents among children under 15 years old averaged about 6,400 annually during 2015-2017, according to estimates CPSC made available May 29. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC knows of 11 pool and spa drain suction incidents from 2013 to 2017. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC got little input on a proposed survey to assess use of smoke and/or CO alarms. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC staff in April sent a letter to the ASTM F15.17 subcommittee to seek attention to failures involving straps on stationary activity centers.Subscriber-Only Story CPSC staff in April wrote the ASTM F15.19 subcommittee to seek numerous changes related to crib bumpers in the F1917 infant bedding standard. Subscriber-Only Story The U.K. Office of Product Safety and Standards May 29 pointed to three reports on regulatory activity. Subscriber-Only Story A New Zealand company pled guilty to charges it sold noncompliant children's nightwear, the nation's Commerce Commission said May 28. Subscriber-Only Story On 25 April 2018, the European Commission published its most recent communication on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. Subscriber-Only Story The European Commission on May 7 published results of its evaluation of the Machinery Directive. Subscriber-Only Story The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently reported good findings regarding air filtration and asthma. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC May 30 warned that pool/spa incidents have not changed significantly and "continue to pose a public health risk." Subscriber-Only Story CPSC May 31 pointed to incident data showing deaths associated with inclined sleep products. Subscriber-Only Story ASTM's ad hoc language panel this month will be looking at new business regarding latching/locking mechanisms and batteries. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC has made available a signup sheet and agenda for its upcoming trilateral summit with the EU and China. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC May 31 offered hurricane advice. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on Dana Baiocco, highchairs, inclined sleep products, expandable gates, play yard mattresses, portable fuel containers, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on ovens, lighters, ranges, vacuum cleaners, lamps, table saws, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on car seats, surveillance, DVD players, laptops, cleats, dining sets, puffer balls, and more. |