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The federal government's December 22 complaint against Black & Decker includes a suggestion that the firm did not set up an adequate compliance program under the terms of its 2015 settlement with CPSC.

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CPSC will not appeal its September loss in federal court regarding the 2020 Portable Fuel Container Act.

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CPSC should improve training regarding staffers and contractors who are related, said the agency's inspector general (IG) office December 18.

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CPSC in December updated two e-filing guidances, and it has a webinar set for January 8 on the full implementation midyear.

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Section organization is a factor in harmonizing UL and CSA standards on carbon monoxide alarms.

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Existing versus generated data arose in December as a potential snag in CSA work on requirements for carbon monoxide sensors incorporated into gas furnaces.

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The UN General Assembly December 15 adopted a 38-point resolution on systems that nations should have to ensure product safety.

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The EC pointed to the January 1 start of an almost five-year process for member nations to revise toy safety rule to meet updates to the Toy Safety Regulation.

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The penalty in Australia for button battery violations by retailer Fewston, dba City Beach, is AU$14 million.

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Briefs on battery labeling, safety awards, road incidents, and above ground pools, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.