Congress Bans Toxic Phthalates from Toys
August 13, 2008
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act has passed through congress with a “veto proof” majority. This bill ensures that toys and child-care products are free of brain-damaging materials like lead, and several types of phthalates, a chemical used to soften plastic that has been linked to hormonal problems in children.
Acting Chairman Nancy Nord Statement on Congressional Passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
August 1, 2008
I APPRECIATE AND APPLAUD THE FACT THAT CONGRESS HAS GIVEN THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION MANY OF THE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES AND ENFORCEMENT TOOLS I REQUESTED LAST YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THESE NEW TOOLS, THE BILL ALSO CONTAINS MANY NEW MISSIONS AND MANDATES FOR THE AGENCY–RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE NOT FUNDED BY THE BILL. THEREFORE, THE NEXT STEP FOR CONGRESS WILL BE TO PASS AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL THAT WILL FUND THESE NEW REQUIREMENTS.
New Federal Law Mandates Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers
July 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CHILDREN AND GASOLINE DON’T MIX. WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE CHILDREN’S GASOLINE BURN PREVENTION ACT, AN ADDITIONAL LAYER OF FIRE SAFETY AND BURN PROTECTION HAS BEEN ADDED FOR FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH SIGNED THE ACT INTO LAW WHICH REQUIRES PORTABLE GASOLINE CONTAINERS MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN THE U.S. ON OR AFTER JANUARY 17, 2009 TO CONFORM TO CHILD RESISTANCE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
GASOLINE CONTAINERS WILL JOIN CONTAINERS WITH OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, SUCH AS TURPENTINE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, AND TORCH FUEL THAT ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CHILD RESISTANT CLOSURES. CPSC HAS JURISDICTION OVER CHILD RESISTANT PRODUCT PACKAGING.
“FAMILIES WHO PURCHASE GASOLINE CANS WITH CHILD RESISTANT GAS CAPS AND WHO KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN ARE IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES,” SAID CPSC ACTING CHAIRMAN NANCY NORD.
CPSC RECOMMENDS THESE SAFETY TIPS FOR CONSUMERS.
BUY A GASOLINE CONTAINER THAT IS CHILD RESISTANT.
PLACE A GASOLINE CONTAINER IN A WELL VENTILATED, COOL AREA.
NEVER STORE GASOLINE OR OTHER FUEL INSIDE THE HOUSE, IN THE BASEMENT, OR NEAR A FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE, OPEN FLAMES, PILOT LIGHTS, STOVES, HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOWERS, OR ANY OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
NEVER SMOKE NEAR GASOLINE.
NEVER CARRY GASOLINE IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. ESCAPING VAPORS CAN EASILY IGNITE.
KEEP GASOLINE, KEROSENE AND OTHER FUELS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH MATCHES OR FUEL.
CPSC ALSO REQUIRES CHILD RESISTANT PACKAGING FOR MANY PRODUCTS THAT ARE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN TO SWALLOW INCLUDING OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN RELIEVERS SUCH AS ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN AND ACETAMINOPHEN, HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS INCLUDING DRAIN OPENERS, PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS SUCH AS BABY OIL AND MOUTHWASH CONTAINING ETHANOL, AND ADULT STRENGTH VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS WITH IRON. FOR ASPIRIN AND ORAL PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE, SPECIAL PACKAGING HAS SAVED THE LIVES OF ABOUT 900 CHILDREN SINCE THE EARLY 1970S.
USDA To Release Names of Retailers With Recalled Meat
July 14, 2008
Beginning next month, the USDA will publicly disclose the names of retailers to which recalled meat and poultry was distributed in any class I recall.
About Talwin and Generic Naloxone Pentazocine
June 30, 2008
We have received several emails this week from patients suffering from severe pain, such as that caused by arthritis, regarding a drug called Talwin and generic forms of its active ingredients Naloxone and Pentazocine.
Time Running Out for Gadolinium Lawsuit
May 29, 2008
According the gadolinium attorney Beth Klein, time may be running out for many victims of Gadolinium toxicity suffering from Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and other gadolinium side effects to join in a lawsuit over compensation for the injured.
How to Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning
May 28, 2008
The folks over at The Daily Green have a great article called Lead Poisoning Prevention Tips in which they discuss ways for parents to protect their children from being overexposed to lead via lead paint on toys, lead used in metal jewelry, and other sources.
Pet Food Manufacturer Ordered to Obtain Emergency Permit
April 25, 2008
The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food CO., Inc., of Wheeling, IL to obtain an emergency permit before allowing their products to move into interstate commerce.
Installing a Tankless Water Heater
April 4, 2008
This isn’t a ‘recall’ alert or anything like that. It is just an article that I came across on Digg that I wanted to share. I can’t wait until the day my grandkid looks at me like I’m an idiot when I say “We used to keep 40 gallons of water heated at all times ‘just in case’ we needed any hot water”.
Read The How To Article Here! | digg story
101 New Uses for Everyday Things
April 3, 2008
Learn how to reuse and recycle everyday household items in this article from RealSimple.com . It features new uses for lemons, newspapers, coffee filters, olive oil… Example: “Use your used dryer sheets to freshen smelly shoes. Put them under your foot and by the end of the day your shoes and feet will smell laundry-fresh.”
read more | digg story
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