MESSAGE, BEHAVIOR AND TIMING DEEMED POOL LAW’S CHALLENGES Getting full message penetration, changing consumer behavior and having required drain safety products available by December are the biggest challenges in implementing the new pool and spa safety law, according to industry representatives.
U.S. FINDS SOME BPA CONCERN; CANADA SET TO RULE Current human exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) raises “some” concern related to potential neural and behavioral effects of the substance on fetuses, infants and children, according to a National Institutes of Health panel April 14.
MOST FIRE INJURIES HAPPEN IN HOMES About 75% of civilian fire injuries occur in homes, according to a U.S. Fire Administration report made available April 15.
INJURY IS FOURTH LEADING CAUSE OF EUROPEAN DEATHS Injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in EU nations, behind cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease, according to a report made available by DG Sanco April 11.
PRE-REGISTER ‘REACH’ PHASE-IN PRODUCTS, URGES EU The EU Enterprise and Industry DG April 11 warned companies with products subject to REACH phase-in rules that they still need to pre-register their products by the end of the year.
STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on toy chests, infant carriers, building material, fire tests, toys, vacuum cleaners, conduit, air ducts, gas regulators, transformers.
