Consumer Products Safety Commission

New Federal Standard for Infant Bouncer Seats

By Editorial Team | Mar 2, 2023

Earlier this month the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of the United States approved a new mandatory federal standard relating to infant bouncer seats to improve safety and prevent death and injuries. Bouncer (or bouncy) seats are made for infants between...

CPSC Vote Eliminates Third Party Testing of Children’s Products

By Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2023

Last month in a 5 to 0 vote, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Committee) unanimously agreed to remove the requirement for third-party testing for 7 different plastics from children's products, toys, and childcare articles (read more). Removing this testing requirement...

CPSC Decision on Phthalates in Children’s Products

By Editorial Team | Feb 25, 2023

Last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued its final ruling on the use of phthalates in children's products, toys and articles. In a 3 to 2 vote, the commission ruled that children's products may not contain more than 0.1 percent of certain...

ASTM Infant Bath Tubs Safety Standard: Ensuring Safe Bathing for Babies

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 10, 2023

By setting specific requirements for design, stability, labeling, and chemical safety, the standard helps protect infants from potential hazards during bathing.

image of an infant bath tub with a yellow rubber duck floating inside. The setting captures a clean and modern bathroom environment, emphasizing safety and the enjoyable nature of bath time for infants.

Halloween Costume Flammability Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 27, 2023

The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that in 2011, more than 3,500 Halloween-related injuries occurred in October and November. Injuries due to costumes included falls, collisions, and burns. Halloween costume flammability testing ensures the costume...

Christmas Home Decor Flammability Testing | Holiday Decorations

By Editorial Team | Jan 26, 2023

With as many as 94 million homes in America displaying Christmas trees and Christmas decorations during the holidays, flammability testing of home decor and holiday decorations is important. Fire is one of the greatest risks associated with Christmas trees and...