Month: October 2017

In the New: October 30, 2017

CPSC Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle addresses priorities at AHFA regulatory summit October 26, 2017, Kids Today Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle revealed her agency’s plans to boost engagement with various industries as it continues its mission of more »

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In the News: October 23, 2017

Mohorovic announces resignation effective October 20 October 18, 2017, Product Safety Letter Commissioner Joseph Mohorovic October 18 announced his resignation effective close of business Friday, October 20. This came at CPSC’s decisional meeting on its phthalates rulemaking. Mohorovic, a Chicago more »

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In the News: October 16, 2017

New federal safety standard for infant bathtubs takes effect October 6, 2017, Market Watch A new federal mandatory safety standard aimed at helping to keep infants and toddlers from drowning while in infant bath tubs went into effect on October more »

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In the News: October 9, 2017

Federal judge orders Spectrum Brands to pay $1.9 million fine October 5, 2017, Wisconsin State Journal Middleton-based Spectrum Brands has been ordered to pay $1.9 million in civil penalties for waiting too long to report a defect in Black & more »

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In the News: October 2, 2017

Seasoned Litigator Nominated to Replace Commissioner Robinson and Establish Republican Majority at CPSC September 21, 2017, Consumer Product Matters President Trump has nominated Dana Baiocco to be a Republican Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If confirmed, Ms. Baiocco more »

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