Month: June 2019

In the News: June 24, 2019

CPSC releases new mandatory standard to improve safety of high chairs June 19, 2019, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal mandatory safety standard to make high chairs safer for both home and restaurant use. The new more »

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In the News: June 17, 2019

More consumers are facing head injuries due to motorized scooters June 12, 2019, Consumer Affairs With more consumers finding themselves utilizing electric scooters, experts are noting a strong increase in head injuries. According to a recent study conducted by researchers more »

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In the News: June 10, 2019

New CPSC report finds fatal child drownings are on the rise June 6, 2019, cpsc.gov A new report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the need for continued vigilance in combatting drowning, which continues to be a public health crisis more »

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In the News: June 3, 2019

CPSC: Decisional Meeting: Fiscal 2019 mid-year review (Video) May 22, 2019, cpsc.gov Acting chair Ann-Marie Buerkle convenes the mid-year FY 2019 proposal review and consideration of amendments. Each Commissioner has their own ideas about projects that should be considered going more »

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