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The language of the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) law necessitates that body entrapment be addressed by any additional systems beyond those listed in the law, according to a July 6 joint statement by Acting Chairman Robert Adler and Commissioner Elliott Kaye.

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Seven administrative upkeep documents came out of CPSC the week of July 6.

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ASTM July 7 moved towards setting up a task group to address concerns of CPSC's Democratic commissioners about infant carriers and sleepers.

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CPSC staffers July 7 told AHAM representatives that the coronavirus has had at least one positive outcome for the agency.

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The EC in 2019 processed 2,243 alerts in its Rapid Alert (RAPEX) system.

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Health Canada July 2 took steps to clarify where various consumer products stand under the nation's enforcement structure.

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Steinhoff Asia Pacific paid AU$25,000 over allegations it made false statement on returns, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said July 7.

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Three new EC requests for comments involve matters affecting product safety.

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Two early July notices from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) give windows into its plans and work:

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The European Commission July 7 acknowledged the presence in Rapid Alert reports of products intended to mitigate spread of COVID-19.

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CPSC has not paid Adam Savage a $30,000 fee for his services and use of his image, a CPSC source told PSL July 6.

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Briefs on expansion gates, coroner reports, artificial light, OHVs, disinfectants plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.

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CPSC staff July 1 sent commissioners a complex plan to address organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs).

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Upcoming changes to CPSC's SaferProducts.gov database will be more about presentation and usability and less about content.

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CPSC and UL staff July 1 raised the possibility of regular – perhaps quarterly – meetings to update each other about emerging technology projects.

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Mention of Adam Savage and his images disappeared from CPSC social media and website following rape allegations against the costar of MythBusters.

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CPSC got two comments to its proposal to update how it assesses FoIA fees

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) June 25 gave advice on how CPSC and other federal agencies eventually could return to full on-site operations.

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Two recent reports from the federal government look at how e-cigarettes can expose users to acute lung risks.

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U.S. fire departments in 2014-2018 responded to an average of 7,610 home structure fires attributed to candles, according to a report made available in late June by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).

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The EC the last week of June launched three inquiries on possible updates to its product safety and related mandates.

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Health Canada's non-mandatory test method for corded window coverings became effective June 19.

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) June 26 noted the two-year transition phase for the nation's new mandatory requirements for aquatic toys.

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Briefs on shutdowns, masks, disinfecting plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.

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CPSC has not paid Adam Savage a $30,000 fee for his services and use of his image.

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Nancy Beck's CPSC nominations were put in question June 17.

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CPSC's recently created position of consumer ombudsman will have five broad mission goals.

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CPSC will follow a new executive order on regulations.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) May 13 sought information from CPSC-chairman-nominee Nancy Beck about her alleged role in reports of the White House purportedly delaying release of a CDC guideline on post-pandemic reopenings.

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CPSC's rescheduling of its priorities hearing for May 27 is not an indication that the agency is set to return to normal, in-person operations.

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CPSC and other federal agencies should take five areas into considerations when deciding to resume physical operations, according to an April 20 guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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Companies with specific problems delivering recall remedies should make those issues clear to consumers, CPSC is urging.

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CPSC is advising that some companies' recall remedies currently might be unavailable.

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CPSC will use teleworking to the "maximum extent possible" as a Coronavirus precaution, according to a March 13 statement.

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The White House March 2 announced the nomination of Nancy Beck to be CPSC chairman.

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Discussion February 27 between CPSC and ASTM staff on wearable technology quickly expanded into how the two organizations are adapting to emerging technology broadly.

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CPSC staff gave commissioners five reasons to support recently approved integration of some General Counsel staff into the Office Compliance and Field Operations.

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Former CPSC Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle spoke to PSL about her decision to join the Washington, D.C. office of Williams & Jensen as a principal starting January 22.

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A report from the Democratic minority of the Senate Commerce Committee urged three steps to improve CPSC responses to unsafe products.

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Gib Mullan will become CPSC general counsel, Acting Chairman Bob Adler told PSL, October 1.

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Robert Adler will take over as CPSC acting chairman October 1.

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Briefs on product safety education, chemicals, PFAS, car seats, anchoring, OHVs, strollers, flooring, consumer education, hot car deaths, vinyl gloves, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.

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CPSC Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle will leave the commission October 27 and will step down as agency head September 30.

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The 29 people or entities who received CPSC Information Clearinghouse data outside the 6(b) process included companies, journalists, researchers, lawyers and others.