Since the CPSIA was enacted on August 14, 2008, the Commisison and staff have proposed or promulgated numerous rules, guidelines, summaries, and policy documents related to its implementation. It is not possible to translate all of the documents but stakeholders are encouraged to make themselves aware of the content frequently added on the following web page (in English): http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html. It is also possible to sign up for alerts whenever new English language content is added. You can do that here: https://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsialist.aspx
Statement of Policy Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children’s Products (pdf)
FAQs For Section 103: Tracking labels for Children’s Products
Statement of Policy: Interpretation and Enforcement of Section 103(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (pdf)
CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products:
Impact of Stay of Enforcement on Certain Testing and Certification
ATV Action Plan List
Regulations for Textile and Clothing Products:
Video (transcript) and accompanying Powerpoint Presentation (pdf)
Guidelines for Drawstrings on Children's Upper Outerwear (pdf)
Letter sent in May 2006 to manufacturers, retailers, and importers of
children's upper outwear garments, urging them to make certain
the garments do not have drawstrings at the hood, or the neck area
that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
