Search Results for keywords:"stationary activity centers"

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  • 2025-05239 — Safety Standard for Stationary Activity Centers
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13833
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    In March 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for stationary activity centers as per the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The new rule incorporates revisions from the 2024 version of the ASTM F2012 standard, which include improved requirements for the permanency of warning labels and additional example warnings. These updates are set to become mandatory on July 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received. The rule aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with the latest ASTM standards to enhance child safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who make sure toys are safe for kids have decided to change the rules for a type of toy called "stationary activity centers" to make them even safer. They want to make sure the stickers with safety warnings stay on better and have added extra warnings, and these new rules will be official unless lots of people complain.

  • 2025-01277 — Notice of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Stationary Activity Centers
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 6844
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a revised safety standard for stationary activity centers, originally referenced by the ASTM F2012-18ε1 standard. The new standard, ASTM F2012-2024, has been updated by ASTM, and CPSC is evaluating its impact on product safety. The public has until February 4, 2025, to submit their comments. The revision and its potential to improve safety are being assessed under the guidelines of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. team that makes sure our toys are safe wants to hear what people think about new rules for a special kind of toy called stationary activity centers, which help kids play in place. They have changed the rules a bit to make them safer and want to know if everyone thinks that's true—people can share their thoughts until February 4, 2025.