Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman Withdraws The Consumer Product Safety Commission From ICPHSO
July 28, 2025, cpsc.gov
Acting Chairman Feldman’s letter says, in part, “As the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), I write to notify you that the Commission is withdrawing its organizational membership from the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO). Effective immediately. This action is being taken to avoid any actual or perceived conflicts of interest and to ensure the continued integrity and impartiality of the Commission’s mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products.”
Trump Suspends De Minimis Exemption For Low-Value Imports
July 30, 2025, CBS News Money Watch
President Trump signed an executive order suspending what’s known as a de minimis exemption allowing low-value parcels that are shipped to the United States to avoid tariffs. The White House said it’s closing what it called a “catastrophic loophole” that shippers use to “evade tariffs and funnel deadly synthetic opioids or below-market products” into the U.S. The exemption had applied to parcels valued at $800 or less, and allowed overseas retailers to ship inexpensive goods to consumers in the U.S. tax-free. Customs and Border Patrol processes more than 4 million de minimis shipments to the U.S. daily, according to the White House.
Designing for crisis: What public safety tech can teach the broader tech industry
July 8, 2025
Technology companies are navigating constant challenges—from cyber attacks to regulation to economic uncertainty to AI disruption. But there’s one tech vertical that has been built to thrive under these conditions: public safety technology. While consumer tech has often prioritized speed, convenience and rapid iteration, public safety technology needs to do all that and be built to withstand the worst days. It prioritizes reliability in crisis, security by design and deep responsiveness to customer needs. In today’s fast-moving landscape, here are five key lessons any technology company can take from the public safety.
Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Preserve Chemical Safety Board Funding
July 29, 2025, safety and health magazine.com
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would maintain the Chemical Safety Board’s current budget through fiscal year 2026. The bill allocates $14.4 million to the agency. That’s considerably more than a counterpart House appropriations bill, which allocates $8.2 million. The Trump administration once again has sought to eliminate CSB in its FY 2026 budget proposal. During President Donald Trump’s first term, the agency was on the chopping block each fiscal year, but Congress chose to provide funding to the agency each time.
Product Safety: The Innocent Child In The Messy CPSC Divorce
July 29, 2025
Author Ken D’Entremont offers this analysis of the current situation at the CPSC. “The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their regulatory enforcement priorities, state attorneys general (AGs) are increasingly taking the lead in policing companies — especially those that are consumer-facing. During the first half of 2025, state AGs actively adapted to the evolving regulatory landscape.”
European Union Tightens E-Commerce Rules For Safety
July 331, 2025, CertPro
The European Union is tightening e-commerce and import regulations to boost consumer protection, product safety, and fair competition. The European Parliament has called for reforms including implementing the Digital Product Passport, updating customs rules, and removing the EUR 150 duty exemption on low-value imports. Businesses selling in the EU should prepare for stricter requirements and greater liability, especially for non-EU platforms.
CPSC Organization Chart As Of July 29, 2025
July 2025, cpsc.gov
CPSC: Stop Using Aemerry Hair Growth Serums; Violates Mandatory Standard For Child-Resistant Packaging; No Recall Or Remedy Offered
July 31, 2025, Cpsc.Gov
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Is Warning Consumers To Immediately Stop Using Aemerry Hair Growth Serums. The Hair Serums Contain Minoxidil And Must Be In Child Resistant Packaging As Required By The Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The Packaging Is Not Child-Resistant, Posing A Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death From Poisoning If The Serum Is Swallowed By Young Children.
CPSC: Stop Using Aemerry Hair Growth Serums; Violates Mandatory Standard For Child-Resistant Packaging; No Recall Or Remedy Offered
July 31, 2025, Cpsc.Gov
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Is Warning Consumers To Immediately Stop Using Aemerry Hair Growth Serums. The Hair Serums Contain Minoxidil And Must Be In Child Resistant Packaging As Required By The Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The Packaging Is Not Child-Resistant, Posing A Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death From Poisoning If The Serum Is Swallowed By Young Children.
New Safety Rules For Residential Pools: Only A Few Weeks Left To Comply
July 29, 2025, educaloi.qc.ca
New safety rules came into effect in July 2021, but not everyone had to follow them right away. If your pool was installed before November 1, 2020, you have until September 30, 2025 to comply. Haven’t updated your setup yet? The deadline is coming fast! Here’s a quick look at the rules you should know, and how they apply to you.
The Growing Threat Of Battery Fires From E-Scooters And E-Bikes In The UK
July 28, 2025, MSN
Firefighters face growing challenges presented by electric vehicles and need new training and equipment, the leader of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said. Steve Wright, who took over as general secretary of the FBU earlier this year, said illegally modified e-bikes and scooters were a particular concern. The Office for Product Safety recently reported that there were at least 211 e-scooter and e-bike fires last year, including five that caused fatalities. The figure in 2020 was 26.
Play Kitchens Recalled After Toddler Dies By Strangulation
July 31, 2025, Grey Local Media
Backyard Kids is recalling nearly 200,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens due to strangulation hazards after the death of a toddler in Oregon. According to the . Consumer Product Safety Commission, Backyard Kids has voluntarily agreed to recall and provide free replacement hooks for about 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens, “even though only about 400 of the 192,000 recalled units were sold to consumers by Backyard Kids.”The recalled units were originally manufactured by KidKraft, Inc., which filed for bankruptcy in May 2024.
