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CPSC's December 6 FY2026 Operating Plan emphasizes surveillance and enforcement, especially of imports, explicitly taking a step back from rulemaking.

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CPSC staff January 8 said some companies should start with the agency's Regulatory Robot in planning with for July e-filing implementation.

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William Hewes III must be renominated for his confirmation to occur due to the Senate rules that govern unaddressed activity when congressional sessions end.

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CPSC staffers asked the Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association (PGMA) to address consumers disabling carbon monoxide (CO) shutoffs on portable generators.

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CPSC staff wrote to the UL 2849 panel about concerns with a planned provision to treat battery compartment seals as safety deterrents for e-bike.

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Use of authorized components could be instructed under potential changes to the APSP-16 standard for suction outlet fitting assemblies (SOFAs) for pools and spas.

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CPSC staff told the UL 4200 committee that they disagree with possible decisions related to warnings for button/coin cell batteries.

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The ASTM F15.42 subcommittee is looking at multiple performance requirements in its effort to create a voluntary standard for wall beds.

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) January 5 promoted the goal of a single platform for chemicals data.

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Briefs on adult bedrails and phthalates, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.