CPSC Official: Tighten Furniture Safety Standards August 20, 2015, Philadelphia Inquirer CPSC Commissioner Marietta Robinson voices frustration at current industry standard that offers only “minimal stability” for dressers. Tip over problem continues to pose threat of death and injury to children more »
Category: Sustainability
In the News: August 10, 2015
Congressional Trio Pushes Crib Bumper Pad Ban August 3, 2015, Columbus Dispatch A bi-partisan trio of central Ohio lawmakers is seeking changes they say will save babies lives. The U.S. Representatives will not rule out proposing laws if fixes they more »
In the News: June 29, 2015
House Approves Bill to Overhaul Chemical Regulation June 24, Associated Press, wftv.com If enacted, the bill would be the first significant update to the Toxic Substance Control Act since it was adopted in 1976. This bill, and a companion bill more »
In the News, June 8, 2015
Albany County’s “Safe Toys” Legislation on Hold Pending Court Proceeding – New York June 5, 2015, National Law Review Albany County’s ‘Toxic Free Toys Act’ raises concerns on numerous issues, particularly with respect to provisions in the 2008 Consumer Product more »
In the News: January 26, 2015
Infant Risks from Curtains, Blinds and Shades to be Addressed by CPSC January 19, 2015, AboutLawsuits.com Agency developing mandatory standards for corded window coverings, as incidents of at least 184 deaths and over 100 injuries reported between 1996-2012. Albany County, more »
In the News: December 8, 2014
Graco Baby Seat Recall May Have Been Improperly Delayed; NHTSA Investigates December 2, 2014, Aboutlawsuits.com Feds announce investigation on “whether Graco followed guidelines for reporting potentially defective motor vehicle equipment.” Company refused recall in 2012 despite 6,000 complaints on seat more »
In the News: November 24, 2014
Toys Lead EU in Recalls and Notifications November 20, 2014, International Supermarket News New survey shows impact of recent EU legislation cited for increased scrutiny of toy industry. Amendments and updates to EU Toy Directive challenge company compliance programs Packaging more »
In the News: November 10, 2014
Williams-Sonoma Settles Claims with CPSC Over Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades October 30, 2014, New York Times The company “knowingly failed” to report a hazardous product according to the CPSC which levied a $700,000 penalty. Last year, the retailer agreed more »
In the News: October 20, 2014
China focus on textile and apparel industry restrictions Oct. 16, 2014, just-style Tightening of government requirements anticipated. Country’s Textile and Apparel Council report cites product safety, environment, and human resource analysis and recommends ending use of 68 dyes and finishing more »
In the News: September 22, 2014
ACCC takes action against Woolworths over product safety September 18, ABC Australia The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against one of the country’s largest retailers. Read about the alleged violations and what the agency is doing about more »
