CPSC’S YEAR OF SCRUTINY CONTINUES The March 10 congressional hearing on CPSC’s budget by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government provided another platform for agency critics to voice concerns repeated often during the past year
CPSC PROVIDE LAB MANUAL FOR MATTRESS TESTS A CPSC laboratory test manual made available March 10 gives tips on testing mattresses for compliance with the open flame flammability regulations at 16 CFR 1633.
CDC FINDS HIGH NUMBER OF SENIORS TREATED FOR FALLS Over a three-month period, an estimated 1.8 million people over age 65, about 5% of that population, had to either see a health care provider or restrict their activities following falls.
EU SEEKS BETTER STANDARDS COMPETITIVENESS A March 11 report from the EU Enterprise and Industry Directorate General points out that the European Union is facing growing competition in developing standards, including those that cover product safety.
MASS. LIKELY TO EXPAND LEAD BAN The Massachusetts Department of Public Health March 12 said it will be looking at banning lead in consumer products beyond children’s jewelry.
CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on toy vehicles, switches, sweatshirts, fryers, infant slings, magnetic toys, toy sundaes, CPSC meetings.
STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on paints, smoke, toys, building material, gas valves, aquariums, fire extinguishers, PFDs, air fresheners, heaters.
FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on lighters, sunglasses, water bottles, children's cosmetics, patio furniture, toasters, child restraints, rattles, car battery boosters, electric drills, RAPEX.
