Month: September 2022

In the News: September 26, 2022

School Uniforms Carry High Levels Of Dangerous PFAS ChemicalsSeptember 21, 2022, Consumer ReportsChildren’s school uniforms are loaded with potentially dangerous PFAS chemicals, according to a study published today in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The study found that the more »

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In the News: September 19, 2022

After Years Of Accidents Involving Kids, Home Elevator Firm Agrees To RecallSeptember 1, 2022, Washington PostA major home elevator company agreed to fix a safety hazard that has been tied to the deaths and injuries of children,ending a lengthy pursuit more »

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In the News: September 12, 2022 CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard For Magnets To Prevent Deaths And Serious Injuries From High-Powered Magnet IngestionSeptember 7, 2022, cpsc.govIn an effort to reduce the risk of children and teens experiencing serious, even more »

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In the News: September 5, 2022

The CPSC Promises Higher Civil Penalties And More Aggressive EnforcementSeptember 1, 2022, National Law ReviewThe consumer product industry can expect more aggressive enforcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including higher civil penalties, increased use of criminal penalties, and the more »

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