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CPSC Extends Comment Period on Reducing Third-Party Testing Burdens
May 16, 2014 by Brian Feito|Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is extending until July 16 the period for submitting comments on ways CPSC can reduce the burden third-party testing of children’s products. The commission was directed by law in 2011 to get input on “opportunities to reduce the cost of third party testing requirements consistent with assuring compliance with any applicable consumer product safety rule, ban, standard, or regulation.” It asked for comments and held a public workshop on the topic on April 3. Industry groups have asked for more time to collect data related to the issue, said CPSC.

CPSC Proposes New Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers
May 15, 2014 by Brian Feito|Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing a new safety standard for frame child carriers. The mandatory standard would be based on the voluntary standard developed by ASTM International, F2549-14 (“Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Frame Child Carriers”), the only difference being the CPSC would add specific requirements that frame child carriers pass tests related to the carrier’s restraints. Comments on the proposed rule are due July 30.