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Nov 6, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Kristin McGaver Sikora |Mikaela R. Mitcham
Cosmetics, including skin moisturizers, makeup, nail polish,
shampoos, hair color, and deodorants, are predominantly regulated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).1 For those in
the cosmetics industry, the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC or Commission) may be of little concern. However, social
media is potentially altering the regulatory landscape.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Mikaela R. Mitcham |Kristin McGaver Sikora |Erik K. Swanholt
Cosmetics, including skin moisturizers, makeup, nail polish, shampoos, hair color, and deodorants, are predominantly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).[1] For those in the cosmetics industry, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) may be of little concern. However, social media is potentially altering the regulatory landscape.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Nathan Beaver |Nicholas Johnson |Kristin McGaver Sikora
The enforcement trends of 2023 have continued into 2024,
especially with respect to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC or Commission) and the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA or Agency). Both have ramped up enforcement
activities despite obstacles such as delayed budget approvals and
the imminent industry push back due to recent Supreme Court
rulings.
The CPSC remains committed to its enforcement agenda in 2024.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Kristin McGaver Sikora |Mike Holland
New regulations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are set to go into effect on March 19, 2024, for manufacturers and importers of consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries (or products intended to contain them).1 In particular, consumer products containing or designed to use a button cell or coin battery that are manufactured or imported on or after March 19, 2024, must comply with new labeling requirements as well as "performance requirements" related to...
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Kristin McGaver Sikora
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
staff presented at several sessions during the International
Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization's (ICPHSO)
annual meeting and training symposium in Orlando, Florida from
February 19, 2024 to February 22, 2024, including providing a
general agency update and compliance overview. Chair Alexander
Hoehn-Saric also presented as a keynote speaker.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Kristin McGaver Sikora |Erik K. Swanholt
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff presented at several sessions during the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) annual meeting and training symposium in Orlando, Florida from February 19, 2024 to February 22, 2024, including providing a general agency update and compliance overview. Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric also presented as a keynote speaker.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Kristin McGaver Sikora |Charles Bishop |Dorothy Murray
On February 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a new methodology for detecting 32 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers. According to EPA, the method can accurately identify PFAS contamination at levels as low as 0.002 parts per billion (ppb) (or 2 parts per trillion (ppt)).
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Kristin McGaver Sikora |Charles Bishop |Dorothy Murray
We have come a long way since the old term “garbage in, garbage out” was first used to describe flawed –i.e. garbage — data input that produces flawed “garbage” output.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Erik K. Swanholt |Kristin McGaver Sikora
Lithium-ion ("Li-ion") batteries are the energy source
for many consumer products, including electric bicycles and
scooters. While their use has become increasingly popular, Li-ion
batteries have also reportedly caused hundreds of fires, severe
injuries, and death. These incidents have resulted in regulatory
changes in places like New York City, where in 2022 the New York
City Fire Department responded to more than 200 e-scooter and
e-bike fires, reportedly resulting in six deaths.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Kristin McGaver Sikora |Erik K. Swanholt
Lithium-ion (“Li-ion”) batteries are the energy source for many consumer products, including electric bicycles and scooters. While their use has become increasingly popular, Li-ion batteries have also reportedly caused hundreds of fires, severe injuries, and death. These incidents have resulted in regulatory changes in places like New York City, where in 2022 the New York City Fire Department responded to more than 200 e-scooter and e-bike fires, reportedly resulting in six deaths.
