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LAST-MINUTE VOTES PRECEDE END OF CPSC QUORUM Numerous last-minute votes occurred the week of January 28 as CPSC’s quorum expired.

TIA/ANSI TOY SAFETY CONFORMANCE REPORT SET FOR RELEASE The Toy Industry Association (TIA) and ANSI said the public would be able to see and comment on a draft toy safety program February 1, after PSL’s deadline.

COUNTERFEIT SEIZURES GROW SIGNIFICANTLY The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) January 30 reported a 27% annual increase in the value of seized counterfeit products.

EU PROPOSES CHANGES TO TOY SAFETY RULES The EU Enterprise and Industry Directorate General January 25 proposed changes to European toy safety rules.

LEGISLATORS TARGET MATTEL OVER LEAD Fifty-five members of the House of Representatives January 30 sent a letter to Mattel criticizing the company about lead in toys.

PUBLIC CITIZEN REVIEWS BILLS, FAULTS RECALL SPEED Public Citizen January 24 wrote the Senate citing preference for S. 2045 over H.R. 4040.

HOUSE PANELS AND FEMA TRADE SALVOS OVER TRAILERS Two House Science and Technology subcommittees January 28 sought explanation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about alleged improper influence over cancer studies of formaldehyde in emergency trailers.

VORNADO PAYS $500,000 TO SETTLE REPORTING CHARGE CPSC January 31 said that Vornado Trust will pay a $500,000 civil penalty to settle Section 15 reporting allegations.

CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on charging units, teaching aids, teethers, jackets, glue guns, crib toys, air compressors, lights, CPSC meetings.

OTHER FEDERAL BRIEFS Briefs on standards, poison prevention, nanotech, safety seats.

STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on paintball, infant bedding, changing tables, activity centers, infant carriers (2 briefs), bed rails, women's shoes, ovens, electric tools, smoke detectors, refrigerators/freezers, transformers, pools, exercise machines.

FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on swings, ladders, table saws, hair straighteners, bikes, pencils, heaters, sleepers, slow cookers, consumer protection, RAPEX.