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Safety of Americans, especially children, at risk with Trump proposal, advocates say
A proposal to to eliminate the U.S. Product Safety Commission has consumer advocates sounding alarms. We explain why.
Advocates share concerns about possible elimination of Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC, set up by Congress as an independent agency, is known for issuing recalls but it also plays a critical role in port surveillance and hazard prevention.
Supreme Court Case May Spark Consumer ‘Vertical Forum Shopping’
The US Supreme Court’s decision to review a case involving allegations of heavy metals in baby food has the potential to ...
US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded
A Justice Department unit that handles criminal and civil enforcement of U.S. food and drug safety laws is being disbanded as ...
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Consumer watchdogs warn of plans to eliminate CPSC, federal agency in charge of product recalls
Consumer groups are warning that a newly released document exposes plans by the Trump administration to eliminate an agency ...
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Leaked Budget Proposal Suggests Major Restructuring of Federal Health and Safety Agencies, Including the Consumer Product Safety Commission
A recently leaked and apparently genuine Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Budget “Passback” memorandum—the OMB’s official feedback mechanism ...
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US Justice Department Unit for Drug and Food Safety Cases Being Disbanded
US Justice Department Unit for Drug and Food Safety Cases Being Disbanded By ... It also enforces statutes for the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.