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    CPSC administers and enforces several federal laws. These laws authorize the agency to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.

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  • Regulations, Mandatory Standards & Bans

    CPSC publishes regulations to implement the laws it administers and enforces. These regulations specify the requirements that apply to individuals, businesses, and others.

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  • Recall Guidance

    Learn what businesses need to know about complying with CPSC’s laws and regulations and about how to conduct a recall.

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  • Voluntary Standards

    Even if there is no mandatory standard for a particular product, there may be voluntary standards or certification information that apply to the product type. The agency staff participates in the development of voluntary standards.

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Comment on Rulemaking

Find, read and comment on proposed CPSC regulations and related documents through Regulations.gov

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Advisory Opinions

The Office of the General Counsel’s advisory opinions explain CPSC laws.

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Business Requirements

Businesses must report potentially hazardous products that they manufacture, distribute, import or sell.

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Additional Reporting Requirements

H.R. 2715: Amendments to CPSIA

This new law passed by Congress  addresses lead content limits, phthalates, third-party testing and small batch manufacters.

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