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FEBRUARY 2022 - SOFTLINES, TOYS AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
On 15 February 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of the U.S. published the final rule (16 CFR 1241) on safety standard for crib mattresses1.
The scope of this final rule includes the following types of crib mattresses
The final rule incorporates by reference the most recent version of the voluntary standard, “ASTM F2933-21- Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Crib Mattresses”, with certain modifications to make the standard more stringent to further reduce the risk of injury associated with crib mattresses.
The modification in the rule includes –
The CPSC further amends its regulations 16 CFR 1112, regarding the third-party conformity assessment bodies, to include the safety standard for crib mattresses (16 CFR 1241) in the list of notices of requirements (NORs).
The CPSC also amends its rule 16 CFR 1130 to identify crib mattresses as a durable infant or toddler product subject to consumer registration requirements.
This final rule will become effective from 15 August 2022
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