CPSC Requests Feedback to Reduce Compliance Burdens

Have ideas to lighten the load for complying with consumer product safety regulations? The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or ​“Commission”) wants to hear about them. The Commission has asked for comments and suggestions for ways it could potentially reduce burdens and costs of its existing rules, regulations or practices without harming consumers. CPSC requests that any submissions include information and data in support of the suggestions.

The CPSC is open to any proposals. According to Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle, ​“The agency’s recent request for information seeking public input on ways to potentially reduce burdens and costs is not limited to existing rules. CPSC is interested in hearing any and all ideas, big or small, that might help ease regulatory burdens without compromising safety.” Acting Chairman Buerkle, who was nominated to the Commission by President Obama in 2013, has said that ​“seeking to reduce regulatory burdens is responsible governance.” The request for suggestions is in line with Buerkle’s general policy of promoting transparency and collaboration with the industry. For a further discussion of her policies, see our previous post here.

Submissions are due by September 30. This is an opportunity for companies to provide feedback in a collaborative, constructive context. We will continue to track the comments and provide updates on any important developments.