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The three Democratic commissioners were removed from their posts May 8, setting up a likely legal battle.

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DOGE operatives arrived at CPSC May 8, corroborated multiple sources whose accuracy on the matter PSL trusts.

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CPSC staffing is roughly 10% below the level in approved funding.

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CPSC May 5 made available a 2022 contractor market research report on micromobility products that found use is mostly private.

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An April 30 guidance from the UK Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) includes a list of children's products that will be exempt from furniture flammability mandates.

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) May 5 reminded furniture makers and sellers of new stability information requirements that became effective the day before.

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A coalition of 159 consumer groups May 8 questioned the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to regulate product safety.

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A pilot study predicted 2,000 completed interviews would be enough for a large-scale sampling to better understand products in U.K. homes.

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Not complying with button battery warnings is the background for an AU$150,240 penalty for Australian fast-food chain Hungry Jack.

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Briefs on self-feeding devices, radon detectors, and button batteries, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, and standards activities.