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CPSC had 18 active rulemaking projects on its fall regulatory agenda.

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The South was the worst affected region in 2017 in two fire-loss categories, according to data provided earlier in October by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Two-thirds of catastrophic, multi-death fires in 2017 occurred in homes, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), in its 2017/18 fiscal year, handled 296 voluntary recalls involving consumer products, according to its October 19 annual report. The year ended June 30.

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The European Chemicals Agency ECHA gave two deadlines – "first" and "final" – for submitting feedback on a consultation about infill for artificial turf.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission listed five supplier responsibilities in its October 19 guidance on product safety testing.

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Briefs on infant tubs, CPSC plans, liquid nicotine, Halloween, portable pools, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities.