Retailers Say CPSC Reform Bill Could Hamper Product Safety
U.S. Newswire, October, 2007
To: POLITICAL EDITORS
Contact: J. Craig Shearman of the National Retail Federation, 1- 202-626-8134, shearmanc@nrf.com
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Retail Federation today welcomed a Senate proposal to increase funding for the Consumer Product Safety Commission and reduce lead in children's jewelry, but said huge new fines and other provisions in the bill could hamper efforts to improve product safety.
"Retailers are committed to ensuring that the products that are put on their shelves are of the highest quality and meet all applicable health and safety regulations," NRF Senior Vice President for Government Relations Steve Pfister said. "We applaud the efforts of Congress to seek to improve the processes within the CPSC while...
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