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September 16, 1975
CPSC Proposes Standard For Swimming Pool Slides
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has proposed for public comment a mandatory safety standard for the manufacture and construction of swimming pool slides.
September 6, 1975
CPSC Proposes May 1, 1975, Effective Date For Bicycle Safety Regulations
The Consumer Product Safety Commission today said that it will propose for comment May 1, 1975, as the effective date for the new bicycle safety standard.
September 4, 1975
CPSC Provisionally Accepts Consent Order Against Richmond Carpet Mills
CPSC today informed consumers it has provisionally accepted a consent order prohibiting Richmond Carpet Mills, Inc., 2509 N. Orchard Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, from selling products which fail to meet the requirements of the FFA.
September 1, 1975
CPSC Issues Handbook To Assist Companies To Implement Product Safety Procedures
A handbook outlining a step-by-step method which companies may follow to implement their own product safety policy and procedures was published recently by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
August 25, 1975
CPSC Delays Effective Date Of Substantial Product Hazard Policy
In response to comments submitted by two industry groups, the effective date for implementation of new procedures dealing with substantial product hazards has been postponed until October 25, 1975, the CPSC announced today.
August 25, 1975
Commission Formally Announces NRPA Development Of Safety Regulation For Public Playground Equipment
In a Federal Register notice published August 11, 1975 the CPSC formally announced that the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Arlington, Va., is developing safety regulations for public playground equipment.
August 1, 1975
CPSC Releases New Study On Bathtub And Shower Injuries
August 1, 1975
CPSC Issues Policy Statement On Substantial Product Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Commission today invited public comment on a statement of policy and procedures that will govern the Commission's handling of cases involving substantial product hazards.