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October 17, 1974
Consumer Deputies To Check Stores For Banned Hazardous Toys
Hundreds of volunteer Consumer Deputies in cities throughout the country begin this month to canvass stores for banned toys as part of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's second annual holiday season toy safety campaign.
October 1, 1974
CPSC Told of Toxicity of Combustion Products From Fire-Retarded Rigid Polyurethane Foam
September 24, 1974
CPSC Names Director of Bureau of Information and Education Acting Director Named To Bureau of Compliance
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced the appointment of William V. White as Director of the Bureau of Information and Education.
September 4, 1974
CPSC Invites Offerors To Develop Standard For Bookmatches
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has invited any interested person or group to volunteer to develop safety standards for bookmatches.
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.