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CRIB FEEDBACK URGES BROADER CPSC APPROACH Feedback to CPSC on its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) for cribs mostly focused on ways that CPSC can expand the proposal, including considering other standards.

SOME ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC PARTS GET LEAD EXEMPTION A CPSC interim final rule addresses certain electronic components that the agency deems technologically unfeasible to meet CPSIA lead limits.

CPSC ASKED TO ALLOW OTHER GROUPS FOR OKing LABS CPSC should consider other accrediting schemes when approving labs to assess metal jewelry for lead content, commenters told the agency.

CPSC AND HEALTH CANADA JOINTLY HANDLE RECALL In a first for the two agencies, CPSC and Health Canada February 19 jointly released notice of a recall.

CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on activity centers, wheelbarrows, bows, ATVs, tracking labels, CPSC activity, CPSC meetings.

CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on used items, fabric, ranges/ovens, lead.

STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on toys, highchairs, walking surfaces, pressure cookers, wire connectors (2 briefs), plugs/receptacles, appliances, air filters, ground fault, electrical equipment, flotation devices.

FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on Teddy bears, aromatherapy, toy tools, electric gloves, cleats, rattles, baby carriers, RAPEX.