CPSC to Hold March 17 Open Meeting on Toddler Bed & Bassinet Proposed Rules
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that it will hold an open meeting on March 17, 2010 in Bethesda, MD to discuss two durable infant and toddler product proposed rules, one on toddler beds and the other on bassinets.
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(The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires CPSC to develop mandatory safety standards for certain durable infant and toddler products (including toddler beds and bassinets), either by making the existing voluntary safety standard mandatory or by providing a stricter mandatory standard. See ITT's Online Archives or 09/30/08 news, 08093005, for BP summary.)
Proposed Rule on Toddler Beds
The Commissioners will again consider a proposed rule on toddler beds, which is pending decision by the Commission.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 03/05/10 news, 10030535, for BP summary of CPSC's consideration of the toddler bed proposed rule at its March 10th open meeting.)
Proposed Rule on Bassinets
During the meeting, the Commissioners will also consider a proposed rule on bassinets.
Live Webcast of Meeting Available
A live webcast of the meeting can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov/webcast/index.html. No registration is necessary to view the live webcast.
CPSC contact - Todd Stevenson (301) 504-7923
CPSC notice (FR Pub 03/12/10) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-5551.pdf