NANOTECH GETS FOCUS AT CPSC AGENDA HEARING Nanotechnology drew a good amount of commissioners’ questioning at CPSC’s August 25 hearing on its 2011 agenda and priorities and its strategic plan
CPSC AGENDA, PRIORITIES AND STRATEGY GET AIRING CPSC August 25 heard presentations from nine stakeholders who were at the agency to give input on its 2011 agenda and priorities as well as an update of its strategic plan.
HEALTH CANADA WARNS ABOUT CROSS-BORDER SHOPPING Health Canada August 25 warned consumers that product they buy in the U.S. or other nations can be detained at the border if they are banned for safety reasons or if they fail to meet Canadian standards.
ECHA SEEKS INPUT ON ANIMAL TESTS The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is pointing stakeholders to its effort to limit the use of animals in testing related to REACH compliance.
GROUP’S NANO-PRODUCT LIST TOPS 1000 At least 1,000 consumer products, produced in 24 nations, are made with nanotech, the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN) said August 25.
CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on five commissioners, unblockable drains, lead content, civil penalties, cigarette ignition, drywall, home heating vents, refrigerators, entertainment stands, windows, stadium poles, strollers, ranges, action figures, sofa beds, hoodies, window blinds, roller shades, Roman shades, Roman blinds, blinds/shades, CPSC meetings.
FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on ATVs, pacifiers, high chairs, toy tools, bicycles, yo-yo balls, lighteres, plush figures/magnets, puzzles, RAPEX.
