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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: Industry Perspectives on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 House hearing where industry representatives and consumer advocates provided testimony regarding the operations and regulatory impact of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The hearing focused on how CPSC policies affect manufacturers, retailers, and consumer safety standards.
The hearing provides insight into how federal product safety regulations are developed and enforced, which directly impacts the compliance costs for businesses and the safety standards for consumer goods sold in the U.S.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Manufacturers
Manufacturers must comply with CPSC safety standards and reporting requirements for their products.
Retailers
Retailers are subject to CPSC regulations regarding the sale and recall of consumer goods.
Consumers
Consumers are the intended beneficiaries of CPSC safety regulations and product recall programs.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 10, 2016, by the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- The purpose was to gather industry and consumer perspectives on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
- Witnesses included representatives from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, National Retail Federation, Consumer Federation of America, and Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association.
- The hearing record includes submitted statements from the American Home Furnishings Alliance and the Retail Industry Leaders Association.
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- The document serves as the official record for Serial No. 114-116 of the 114th Congress.
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