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A new ASTM International standard represents current best practices in the design, performance, labeling and instructions for infant slings. ASTM F2907 , Specification for Sling Carriers, was developed by Subcommittee F15.21 on Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings , under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products . According to Vesta Garcia, executive director…
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All interested parties are invited to join a new ASTM task group that will be developing standards to measure the performance of battery operated vacuum cleaners. The task group is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . Task Group F11.50.13 on the Development of ASTM Standard Test Methods for the Measurement of Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner Performance is…
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Updates Address Heavy Metals, Compositing, Bath Toy Projections and More As part of its continuing efforts to proactively address potential toy safety issues, ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has approved revisions to ASTM F963, Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety . Changes made to the standard include revisions to the section on heavy metals, the introduction of…
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ASTM Subcommittee F15.18 on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Cradles and Changing Tables was among the five recipients of the new Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Award, an honor given for the first time by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The award was presented to ASTM at a ceremony at CPSC headquarters in Bethesda, Md., on Dec. 1. The new Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Award…
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A new ASTM International standard will be used by the jewelry industry to establish a harmonized guideline for manufacturing children’s jewelry products. The new standard, ASTM F2923 , Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry, was developed by Subcommittee F15.24 on Children’s Jewelry , which is part of ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products . Brent…
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The successful promulgation of ASTM standards F1169 , Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby Cribs, and F406 , Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards, as mandatory rules covering full-size and non-full size cribs was among the key initiatives pursued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission during the last year, according to Inez Tenenbaum, chairman…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorriss@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #8811
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On Dec. 15, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved by a unanimous vote to include two ASTM International standards covering full-size and non-full-size cribs in the regulatory requirements issued under Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Effective June 28, 2011, all cribs on the market will need to be in compliance with the new mandatory rules, while…
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Hard surface cleaning products that employ steam comprise a new and growing segment of the vacuum cleaner market, although there are currently no agreed-upon industry-wide standards for such products. A new ASTM subcommittee, F11.40 on Steam Products , part of ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners , will be developing test methods to measure the performance and durability of steam…
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Revised Versions of ASTM F406 and ASTM F1169 Will Satisfy Requirements of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act In July, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved by a unanimous vote to propose that two ASTM International standards covering full-size and non-full-size cribs be incorporated as part of the regulatory requirements of section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety…
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A newly approved ASTM International standard will advance the cause of architectural preservation. The new standard, ASTM C1713 , Specification for Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry, was developed by Subcommittee C12.03 on Specifications for Mortars, part of ASTM International Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Masonry Units. John Wathne, structural engineer and president of…