OCTOBER 7, 2019
VOLUME 48 ISSUE 38
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Gib Mullan will become CPSC general counsel, Acting Chairman Bob Adler told PSL, October 1.Subscriber-Only Story CPSC knows of 30 pediatric poisonings in 2016, according to data the agency made available October 2. Subscriber-Only Story Syndicated reviews were among the topic that Target representatives raised with commissioners September 27. Subscriber-Only Story Whether the term death should be used when defining safety was among the topics during a September 30 discussion by an ASTM F15 panel looking at connected products.Subscriber-Only Story CPSC has not identified incidents linked to the failure of child-resistant ladder covers, an ASTM F15.60 working group heard October 3. Subscriber-Only Story A large chunk of discussion October 3 by an ASTM F15.17 working group involved how to define convertible wheeled products that are subject to stroller requirements, at least in some modes. Subscriber-Only Story The European Commission adopted a package of legislation setting out EU wide rules on reparability, availability of spare parts and access to repair and maintenance information for certain energy related products. Subscriber-Only Story The European Commission is holding a public consultation early next year as part of its evaluation of Directive 2014/30/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Subscriber-Only Story Beads, straps and "simple shaped" elements (moons, stars, hearts) do not necessarily make a pacifier holder a toy, according to September 26 EC guidance. Subscriber-Only Story Comment by December 16 on an EC inquiry about lead in fishing tackle and hunting ammunition. Subscriber-Only Story Give input by October 23 to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) on its priorities. Subscriber-Only Story California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) September 30 signed SB 647 on metal jewelry. Subscriber-Only Story An industry advisory from California's Bureau of Household Goods and Services reminds industry of updated responsibilities involving flame retardants (FR) in upholstered furniture, mattresses and juvenile products. Subscriber-Only Story There was an estimated annual average of 3,320 school fires in 2013-2017, according to recent data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on burden reduction, table saws, firewalled labs, product safety award, appliances, and Brexit plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings. |