CPSC Briefs Briefs on pools/spas, registration cards, consumer opinion, recalls, meetings.

Product Safety Letter View the entire issue in PDF format.

Commissioners Open to Exemption Request from Furniture Makers By Mary O. Foley Three CPSC Commissioners February 24 said they would consider a furniture industry request that unfinished wood be exempt from CPSIA lead certification requirements if the industry could thoroughly document its case, especially with regard to engineered wood.

OMB’s Seeks Information on Safety Risks of Counterfeits Health and safety concerns due to counterfeit are among the topics for which the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking feedback.

NHTSA Targets Texting with Model State Law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) February 22 issued model legislation for states to prohibit texting while driving.

Standards & Testing Briefs Briefs on ASTM standards, UL standards.

Foreign & International Briefs Briefs on recalls, RAPEX.