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CPSC December 3 had a first step conversation with America's Poison Centers about potentially licensing the group's data.

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Another potential single-commissioner rulemaking is in the works with CPSC's request for comments by December 17 on whether updates to ASTM's crib mattress standard improves safety.

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Health Canada seeks input by February 14 on a notice of intent for potential new requirements for lithium-ion batteries and products containing them.

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Comment by December 17 on an EC consultation about the fire resistance of construction products.

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) urged companies to plan for next year's due date for exemption reporting under the EC microplastics ban.

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A large majority, 94%, of e-commerce users view the products they buy as safe, according to a report made available December 3 from the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).

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The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) November 27 launched a consumer education campaign targeting e-commerce.

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A November 26 European Parliament resolution called for stronger measures against repeatedly violative e-commerce sites.

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The Texas attorney general office December 1 began an investigation of e-commerce site, Shein, including of its product safety practices.

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Fire departments in 2024 responded to an estimated 1.38 million fires, 34% in structures, according to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Comment to the EC by February 2 on a preliminary opinion on non-medical brain stimulators.

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The EC in November asked the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to report on the safety of flame retardants.

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E-commerce was among the issued targeted in this year's Trouble in Toyland report from U.S. PIRG.

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The Toy Association December 1 said its recent study found 89% of toys bought on Chinese e-commerce sites Shein and Temu were noncompliant.

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Briefs on torch lighters, CPSC agenda, CPSC data, colored sand, and button batteries, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.