Bill 118 hr 10434, also known as the Consumer Product Safety Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Consumer Product Safety Act in order to enhance the reliance of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on voluntary consumer product safety standards. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to consumer product safety.
The main focus of the bill is to encourage the CPSC to rely more on voluntary consumer product safety standards, rather than solely on mandatory regulations. This shift is intended to streamline the process of ensuring product safety and compliance, while also allowing for more flexibility and innovation in the marketplace.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the CPSC in enforcing consumer product safety standards. This includes provisions for increased coordination with other federal agencies, as well as enhanced communication and collaboration with industry stakeholders.
Overall, the Consumer Product Safety Act Amendment seeks to modernize and strengthen the existing framework for consumer product safety regulation, with the goal of better protecting consumers from unsafe products while also promoting innovation and competitiveness in the marketplace.