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August 29, 1974
CPSC Proposes Five-Year Complaint Recordkeeping Requirements
CPSC soon will propose that all manufacturers, private labelers, importers and distributors of consumer products be required to keep records of every consumer complaint relating to product safety for at least 5 years
August 28, 1974
CPSC Proposes Sampling Plan Policy
The use of sampling plans as a part of mandatory product safety standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.
August 20, 1974
CPSC Proposes Freedom Of Information Policy Guidelines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today confirmed its openness policy by proposing the fullest possible disclosure of information to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.
August 16, 1974
CPSC Issues Ban On Vinyl Chloride In Aerosols
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that it will ban the use of vinyl chloride in aerosol household products.
August 16, 1974
Consumer Safety Glazing Committee Chosen To Develop Architectural Glass Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that it has accepted the offer of the Consumer Safety Glazing Committee to develop a safety standard for architectural glass.
August 15, 1974
CPSC Commissioner Newman Announces Work/Study Agreement With Howard University
August 5, 1974
CPSC Commissioner Newman Announces Staff Additions
Commission Constance B. Newman has announced the appointment of James A. Brodsky as an addition to what she described as "an already outstanding staff."
August 1, 1974
CPSC Issues Swimming Pool Safety Tips
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today warned that almost 50,000 persons will require hospital emergency room treatment this year in accidents associated with some of the nation's four million swimming pools.