The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a federal safety standard to regulate infant support cushions, aiming to protect babies from suffocation, entrapment, and falls. The new standard follows reports of 79 infant deaths and 124 injuries between 2010 and 2022, often linked to misuse of these products in sleeping environments.
The rule applies to a wide range of products, including infant loungers, head positioners, and nursing pillows. Effective 180 days after its Federal Register publication, all infant support cushions manufactured for sale must meet stringent safety requirements.
New standards for support cushions
- Enhanced testing protocols: Includes firmness and sidewall angle evaluations to ensure compliance with new safety thresholds.
- Critical risk mitigation: Targets suffocation and entrapment through stricter design criteria.
- Clear labeling standards: Ensures warnings are conspicuous and durable.
- Expanded product scope: Covers multiple infant cushion categories, requiring comprehensive safety assessments.
Laboratories involved in testing and certifying infant products can play a pivotal role in implementing these standards, ensuring compliance and consumer safety.
This article is an AI generated summary of a published press release: “CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions to Prevent Infant Deaths and Serious Injuries“
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