CPSC MIGHT ACCEPT SOME CERTS FROM PRE-ACCREDITED LABS CPSC could accept crib and pacifier certificates of compliance prior to the agency’s acceptance of the issuing lab’s accreditation under certain condition under a staff recommendation.

CPSC WANTS FEEDBACK ON ELECTRONIC AND MULTI-ISSUER CERTS CPSC is seeking comments by October 29 on upcoming third-party testing certification, especially on electronic certification and multiple certificates for the same products.

CPSC CALLS FOR ‘VGB’ MARK FOR POOL/SPA DRAIN COVERS New pool and spa drain covers should bear the mark “VGB 2008” to indicate compliance with the new Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act, CPSC explained October 8.

CPSC ASKS CONSUMERS ABOUT GFCI TESTS CPSC October 7 asked consumer to complete an online survey on knowledge of ground fault circuit interrupters, (GFCIs).

CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on sandals, amusement rides, DVD/CD/MP3 players, Necklaces CD/MP3 players, playsets, toy guns, chairs lawn darts, gas vents, CPSC activity, toys/games, CPSC meetings.