CPSC Extends Comment Period on Reducing Third-Party Testing Burdens

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is extending until July 16 the period for submitting comments on ways CPSC can reduce the burden third-party testing of children’s products. The commission was directed by law in 2011 to get input on “opportunities to reduce the cost of third party testing requirements consistent with assuring compliance with any applicable consumer product safety rule, ban, standard, or regulation.” It asked for comments and held a public workshop on the topic on April 3. Industry groups have asked for more time to collect data related to the issue, said CPSC.