CPSC HEARS FROM TIA AND ANSI ON TOY SAFETY PLAN Representatives from the Toy Industry Association (TIA) and ANSI December 11 reported their recent activity on an in-the-works plan to improve the safety of toys.
TEXTILE MAKERS VOICE CONCERNS ON UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Representatives of the U.S. textile industry December 12 told CPSCers their concerns with the newest version of the agency’s upholstered furniture flammability proposals.
U.K. REPORTS ON ANTI-COUNTERFEITING EFFORTS The U.K. Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills December 12 reported that there has been a rise in successful prosecutions related to counterfeiting.
HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS H.R. 4040 The House Energy and Commerce Committee December 12 reviewed H.R. 4040. The bill (PSL, 11/19/07, p. 1) would strengthen CPSC powers and resources.
NORD RESPONDS TO DURBIN’S CRITICISM CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord December 6 wrote Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) that his speech the day before contained a number of “gross inaccuracies.”
CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on SCUBA, elliptical trainers, hairstyling irons, TV stands, toasters, sunglasses, games, outdoor vacuums, magnets, air hockey, candles, generators, toys, children's jewelry, water globes, booster cables, teethers, bunk beds, furniture, cigarette lighters, generators, CPSC meetings.
STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on upholstered furniture, fire tests, building material, wall covering, outlet boxes, aquariums, flotation devices, power taps, pullout switches, insect control, lamps (2 briefs), AV gear.
