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March 22, 2016 - CPSC
CPSC Pledges Higher Penalties
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
Earlier this month, CPSC Chair Elliot Kaye told regulators, industry, and lawyers about the CPSC’s priorities for the coming year. At the top of the list were increased civil penalties for failure to report potentially hazardous products. Kaye stressed the need for more severe
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February 17, 2016 - Consumer Products, CPSC
Rules Change, and So Does CPSC’s Involvement in the Development of Voluntary Standards
Ever heard of “voluntary” safety standards? Voluntary or not, they’re a big deal. The technical term is “voluntary consensus safety standards” or “non-government consensus standards,” and they may guide the design of your consumer product. In fact, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) considers
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January 14, 2016 - Consumer Products, CPSC
CPSC Launches “Regulatory Robot”
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
Businesses face a daunting task when attempting to comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) reporting requirements. In an effort to simplify and streamline the process for consumer products providers, CPSC recently launched a “Regulatory Robot” designed “to guide you through. ..
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October 01, 2015 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, Government Actions, CPSC
Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: DOJ Memorandum Adds Further Weight to CPSC Enforcement Efforts Against Corporate Officers
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum to various enforcement agencies. The memorandum, available here , focuses on holding individuals accountable for corporate fraud and misconduct. [1] The DOJ has already shown it means business. Just days after the memorandum
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August 19, 2015 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, CPSC
CPSC Will Launch Electronic Filing System Pilot Program for Imported Products
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a pilot program to test an electronic filing system that will require importers to submit data electronically for imported consumer products. The filing system will aid CPSC and other regulators in their surveillance of imported
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June 22, 2015 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, CPSC
Recall, Enforce, Repeat! CPSC and DOJ Team Up for Another Enforcement Action
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to escalate its enforcement efforts. Last week, the United States Department of Justice, on behalf of CPSC, filed suit against Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum”). United States v. Spectrum Brands, Inc. , No. 3:15-cv-00371 (W.D. Wisc.).
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Topic Archives: CPSC

CPSC Pledges Higher Penalties

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Rules Change, and So Does CPSC’s Involvement in the Development of Voluntary Standards

CPSC Launches “Regulatory Robot”

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: DOJ Memorandum Adds Further Weight to CPSC Enforcement Efforts Against Corporate Officers

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

CPSC Will Launch Electronic Filing System Pilot Program for Imported Products

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Recall, Enforce, Repeat! CPSC and DOJ Team Up for Another Enforcement Action

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park