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CPSC changed its information-release procedures in early April in reaction to its problematic disclosures to 29 recipients since 2017 and affecting approximately 11,000 companies.

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The argument over the meaning of CPSC's disclosure of information outside the 6(b) process is shaping up.

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A seemingly innocuous May 8 decisional meeting on a CPSC plan to raise its FoIA fees could become broader given ongoing information disclosure matters.

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Health Canada May 1 published the nation's new regulation for corded window covering.

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CPSC's May 1 hearing on its FY2020 and FY2021 priorities saw little unexpected input although some broad concerns arose.

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Whether ASTM's F1917 standard should distinguish between crib bumpers and liners got renewed attention during an April 30 discussion during an F15.19 task group teleconference.

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An ASTM F15.21 task group April 29 discussed the early process of adapting dynamic testing for soft infant carrier fasteners.

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Permanence, supervision, and retailer oversight were among the concepts discussed April 27 during and ASTM F15.77 teleconference on magnet sets.

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ASTM work on creating a new F15 standard for connected devices remains in very early stages with work still addressing the structure and content of the draft document.

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CPSC's April request for information on potential burden reduction changes to the fabric flammability rules at 16 CFR 1610 allows for wide ranging comments.

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) April 19 made seven recommendations to improve how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addresses toxic chemicals.

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Briefs on home safety and poison centers plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.