February 22, 2011
What do you think about Governor Brown's decision to ban promotional products from California state agencies? Make your voice heard here.
Laws and Regulations
February 22, 2011
Emboldened by a Republican majority in the House of Representatives, manufacturers of toys and other children’s products are making a last-ditch effort to quash new safety regulations that they say are unfair or too onerous.
February 21, 2011
House Republicans took aim at consumer product safety regulations, saying they caused unintended consequences: creating a burden on small businesses and stifling job creation.
February 21, 2011
California Governor Jerry Brown has frozen state hiring, cut official cell phone use, and now, he's cracking down on coffee mugs and key chains.
February 18, 2011
On Thursday, February 17, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing entitled "A Review of CPSIA and CPSC Resources."
February 16, 2011
President Obama is looking to change corporate taxes. In a recent commentary in The Wall Street Journal, economist Martin Feldstein notes that while Obama has talked about lowering corporate tax rates and improving “the treatment of profits earned abroad by American companies” he seems to have a focus on eliminating "loopholes." Feldstein says that the federal U.S. corporate tax rate is 35%.
February 3, 2011
Rick Brenner of Prime Line and Christopher Duffy of Bag Makers comment on the recent CCF report alleging lead content in some reusable bags.
February 1, 2011
The CPSC has voted in favor of extending the stay of enforcement on lead testing requirements until December 31, 2011.
January 31, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a public hearing on February 16 to address a change in lead limits on children's products.
January 27, 2011
A look at some of the major stories affecting our industry today: CPSIA changes, lead content in reusable bags, and the state of cotton.
