CPSC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rulemaking on Water Bead Toys

Summary

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is extending the comment period for its proposed rulemaking on water bead toys by 30 days, following a request from stakeholders to review additional testing data, in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking published on September 9, 2024.

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