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October 2, 1975
CPSC Issues Policy Statement; Forbids Export Of Non-Complying Fabrics
The U.S. Consumer Product Commission today affirmed its policy of forbidding the of clothing, products and fabrics that fail to comply with flammability regulations issued under the Flammable Fabrics Act.
October 1, 1975
CPSC Urges Observance Of National Fire Prevention Week
CPSC urges consumers to observe National Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, by having home wiring checked and examining household appliances for possible fire hazards, as well as teaching the entire family about the dangers of flammable vapor ignition.
October 1, 1975
CPSC Schedules Public Meeting On Proposed Pool Slide Standard
A public meeting for the oral presentation of data, views, and arguments on a proposed safety standard for swimming pool slides will be held October 10, 1975, at 10 a.m. in the sixth floor hearing room, 1750 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
September 25, 1975
CPSC Issues Guidelines For Advisory Committees
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.