U.S. Final Rule on Water Bead Safety for Toys
On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a final rule establishing a new federal safety standard for…
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U.S. Safety Standard Update for Bassinets & Cradles (ASTM F2194-25)
Important U.S. Compliance Update for Bassinets & Cradles On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a direct…
Why ‘EU-Compliant’ Is Not Enough for the U.S. Market — Exclusive Interview with TÜV Rheinland North America
One of the most common and costly mistakes we see is the assumption that compliance in the EU automatically means compliance in the United States. Unfortunately, that assumption often leads to shipment holds, relabeling at the port, or even enforcement action.”
America’s Two-Front War on Forever Chemicals: EPA Targets Cleanup Liability as States Race to Ban Consumer Products
The landscape of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulation in the United States is characterized by a dynamic and sometimes fragmented environment,…
Marking of Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms
The Federal Energy Management Improvement Act Update transferred the authority for regulating the marking of toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms from the…
Clothing Storage Units (CSUs)
On April 19, 2023, the Commission determined that ASTM F2057-23, Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units (CSUs), is a voluntary standard that…
USA – Washington Sets to Implement Prohibition on Cookware Containing Lead
Washington has implemented a law to restrict the amount of lead in certain types of cookware sold or distributed within the state.…