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Representatives of two technology groups December 3 urged commissioners to account for their industry's unique needs in ongoing flame retardants work.

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How CPSC handles the internet of things (IoT) was among topics the National Retail Federation (NRF) discussed December 4 with Commissioner Peter Feldman.

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The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) the week of December 3 pushed back on input commissioners received in November from advocates of dryer lint sensors.

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CPSC highlighted its obligation to consider business size in the $1 million settlement with EKO Development.

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CPSC's Office of the Inspector General (IG) had four open investigations at the end of fiscal 2018, according to a semiannual activities report.

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Members of an ASTM F15.17 working group December 5 discussed redundant straps on suspended activity centers.

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The Department of Commerce would produce a report on the Internet of Things (IoT) under a House bill (HR 6032) passed in late November by voice vote.

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New information requirements for nanomaterials will be effective in January 2020, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said December 3.

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in late November said to expect by January 2020 an outline of a circular-economy database aimed at safer recycled materials.

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The U.K. Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) December 3 said it is taking three steps to address risks from children playing with laser pointers.

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Most use of talc in products is not a health concern, said Health Canada December 5 in announcing fears about the substance.

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Briefs on table saws, CPSC offices, holiday fires, counterfeits, car seats, ECHA, Chinese products, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.