CPSC Takes Another Step To Advance Draft Rule On Lithium-Ion Batteries Used In Micromobility Products

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) proposed safety standard for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products is back on the agency’s agenda.

The Acting Chairman and current sole Commissioner of the CPSC, Peter Feldman, issued a statement announcing several advancements of “critical safety standards” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) pursuant to Executive Order No. 14215, “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” including the CPSC’s draft proposed rule on lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility […]

By | Oct 14, 2025 ||

CPSC Signals Shift To AI-Driven Product Safety Oversight

On August 27, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held a virtual public meeting to preview its 2026–2027 agenda. Acting Commissioner Peter Feldman and Executive Director Brian Lorenze outlined a significant pivot in the agency’s approach to product hazard detection and prevention—centered on artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.

CPSC plans to move beyond reactive enforcement, aiming instead toanticipatehazards through modernized injury surveillance and data modeling. Rather than relying solely on traditional methods like […]

By | Oct 12, 2025 ||

State Regulations Put Brands And Agencies At The Center Of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws

Extended Producer Responsibility is no longer just a policy trend abroad—it is now taking hold in the U.S. These laws place the obligation for recycling and recovery costs not on consumers or governments, but on the companies that put packaging, printed paper and food serviceware into the marketplace. In practical terms, that means brand owners—and in some cases the agencies or suppliers acting on their behalf—are being defined as the “producer” responsible for compliance.

EPR […]

By | Oct 10, 2025 ||