This second installment of our series highlights the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) presence and guidance at this year’s ICPHSO annual symposium. CPSC had a notably smaller presence this year. Agency...more
Every year at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)’s annual symposium in Orlando, stakeholders, regulators, and other industry members gather to discuss emerging trends and issues around...more
On December 19, 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unilaterally issued a warning to consumers to stop using Sport Nets 4’ x 8’ portable soccer goals. According to CPSC, an exposed metal tip at the top of the...more
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In recent years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has increased pressure on consumer product companies through various enforcement mechanisms. The increase in the frequency and amount of civil penalties sought by...more
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On January 25, 2024, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced the Consumer Advocacy and Protection (CAP) Act, which would amend the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) to increase the maximum civil penalty for a single...more