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CPSC is planning a March 6 hearing on the SaferProduct.gov database.

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CPSC's public-facing activity took a few days to rev up after agency staffers were permitted to return to their jobs the week of January 28.

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An ASTM F15.18 working group will have to wait to hear CPSC reaction to its January 28 decision to move forward on giving leeway for label conspicuity for some bassinets.

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Cooking was associated with an estimated annual average of 188,800 residential fires in 2014-2016, said the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).

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Although smoke alarms were present 74% of residential fires in 2012-2016, their lack or failure to operate was associated with a combined majority of deaths.

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There was an estimated annual average of 18,100 residential structure fire started by smoking materials in 2012-2016.

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California's Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) January 22 repealed its TB 133 furniture flammability regulations.

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The Vermont Department of Health is seeking comments by February 8 on changes to its chemicals content rules and will hold a related meeting February 1.

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Two congressional subcommittees with primary CPSC oversight have posted membership from both parties.

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The European Commission want feedback by March 4 on its potential movement towards rules on the safety of toys connected to smart watches.

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) January 30 said it will propose restrictions on intentionally-added micro plastics.

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ANEC in January urged DG Environment to ensure that product safety is covered when addressing circular economy goals.

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The European Commission's consultation on whether the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) is fit for purpose particularly focuses on whether the LVD is still suitable given the scientific and technological progress of recent years.

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Final adoption is expected in 2019, as early as April, of the Directive on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services, also known as the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

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Briefs on the shutdown, EU candidate nations, health homes, chemical ingredients, lead paint, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.