December 9, 2011 by Bill Jacoby CPSIA Testing, Labeling and Certification – Part 5 In 2012 companies will quickly have to deal with the final ruling issued by the CPSC under 16 CFR 1107 as mandated by the CPSIA Section 102. In this new ruling the CPSC has outlined standards for manufacturers/importers to show compliance […]
December 8, 2011 by Bill Jacoby CPSIA Testing, Labeling and Certification – Part 4 In 2012 companies will quickly have to deal with the final ruling issued by the CPSC under 16 CFR 1107 as mandated by the CPSIA Section 102. In this new ruling the CPSC has outlined standards for manufacturers/importers to show compliance […]
December 7,2011 by Bill Jacoby CPSIA Testing, Labeling and Certification – Part 3 Material Change In 2012 companies will quickly have to deal with the final ruling issued by the CPSC under 16 CFR 1107 as mandated by the CPSIA Section 102. In this new ruling the CPSC has outlined standards for manufacturers/importers to show […]
December 6, 2011 by Bill Jacoby CPSIA Testing, Labeling and Certification – Part 2 In 2012 companies will quickly have to deal with the final ruling issued by the CPSC under 16 CFR 1107 as mandated by the CPSIA Section 102. In this new ruling the CPSC has outlined standards for manufacturers/importers to show compliance […]
December 6, 2011 by Bill Jacoby, CPSIA Testing, Labeling and Certification In 2012 companies will quickly have to deal with the final ruling issued by the CPSC under 16 CFR 1107 as mandated by the CPSIA Section 102. In this new ruling the CPSC has outlined standards for manufacturers/importers to show compliance with existing safety […]
Nov 16, 2011 By Lee L. Bishop / Product Safety Letter On Nov. 8, 2011, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) formally announced two changes to its on-line reporting tools, changes that had been implemented without fanfare several weeks ago. First, the CPSC has stopped its practice of notifying manufacturers via regular mail of consumer […]
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 Jeff Gelles- Philadelphia Inquirer Toys made with lead and phthalates continue to pose needless risks to U.S. children, according to the annual “Trouble in Toyland” report from U.S. PIRG. Its findings are worth keeping in mind this holiday season as you shop or unwrap gifts for your kids – especially for […]
CPSC Small Business Ombudsman – 11/21/2011 Dear CPSC Small Business Community: As you may know, on January 1, 2012, manufacturers and importers of children’s products will be required—for the first time under federal law—to third party test and certify their children’s products for compliance with the limit on total lead content in children’s products. […]
The SaferProducts.gov Business Portal Changes Are Part of CPSC’s Information Technology Modernization Effort On November 8, 2011, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced new features to the SaferProducts.gov Business Portal that it claims will make it easier and more efficient for businesses to work with CPSC. These changes are a key part […]