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CPSC members are slated to vote by October 10 on incorporating, without changes, updates to ASTM F2670-18 standard on infant bath tubs.

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Commissioners October 3 unanimously voiced support for a short data-review "pause" in CPSC's fireworks rulemaking.

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The National Fireworks Association (NFA), in the weeks leading up to CPSC's October 3 briefing on proposed rule changes, took two steps in opposition.

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CPSC in September noted that the 2018 summer tally of known children's drownings was 9% lower than for 2017.

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The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) September 26 reported an estimated 10,100 annual fires in 2014-2016 near Halloween.

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How to place soft infant carriers on test dummies got attention October 4 from an ASTM F15.21 panel.

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The edge of a testing platform was among topics at an October 3 ASTM F15.17 teleconference on potentially updating the F977 standard on infant walkers.

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An ASTM F15.17 panel October 1 began looking a potential testing clarification for static weight testing of strollers.

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An ASTM F15.18 panel October 4 reviewed CPSC work towards understanding entrapment scenarios in play yards.

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Discussion October 3 by ASTM F15.51 working group on pool drains included settling on what work should be short or long term and in between.

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Feedback is due October 12 on a European Commission "roadmap" to update rules for hazardous materials in electrical products and electronics.

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Health Canada received 620 product safety reports in the quarter that ended June 30, the agency reported October 2.

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Health Canada September 26 published updated rules for playpens.

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NEISS likely is underestimating e-cigarette explosions, according to a recent report from researchers at various universities in Texas and Virginia.

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A September report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) looks at a way to increase compatibility between vehicles and child restraints.

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Briefs on CPSC penalties, product registration, government transparency, REACH, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.