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Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission was established as an independent regulatory agency by the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) in 1973 and reauthorized by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The Commission consists of up to five members, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, for 7-year terms. The Commission implements provisions of the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191); Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1471); Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261); act of August 2, 1956 (15 U.S.C. 1211), prohibiting the transportation of refrigerators without door safety devices; Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 note); and Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq.).
Recent Regulations
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CPSC
Recent Regulations
View all →ProposedFeb 20, 2026
Notification of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Full-Size Baby Cribs
RuleDec 12, 2025
Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles
RuleDec 12, 2025
Safety Standard for Toys: Requirements for Water Beads
ProposedSep 10, 2025
Notification of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Bassinets and Cradles
ProposedAug 28, 2025
Disclosure of Interests in Commission Proceedings
ProposedAug 28, 2025
Information Disclosure Under Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act
RuleFeb 14, 2025
Safety Standard for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; Correction
RuleFeb 14, 2025
Safety Standard for Play Yards; Correction
RuleJan 29, 2025
Safety Standard for Play Yards
ProposedJan 21, 2025
Notice of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Stationary Activity Centers
About
The Consumer Product Safety Commission was established as an independent regulatory agency by the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) in 1973 and reauthorized by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The Commission consists of up to five members, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, for 7-year terms. The Commission implements provisions of the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191); Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1471); Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261); act of August 2, 1956 (15 U.S.C. 1211), prohibiting the transportation of refrigerators without door safety devices; Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 note); and Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq.).