CPSIA — Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act — integral part of the CPSC (Consumer Protection Safety Commission).

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act became fully effective on Jan.1, 2012. All children's products must be both tested and certified so that both the lead and phthalate limits, as applicable, are met.

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Environmental Issues — From topics ranging from Green Chemistry, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Emissions & Pollutants, Global Warming & Climate Change, and Waste that will affect the specialty graphic industry.

• IL Solvent Cleaning Rule Compliance Deadline
• CA Green Chemistry program regulations released

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Safety and Health Issues — Health and safety of employees remains a critical issue for both SGIA and its membership. Updates and information on both upcoming as well as current regulatory and legislative actions impacting the industry sector can be found here.

• Ontario's Workplace Safety Blitz Focuses on MSDs

• Revisions to Hazard Communication Standard stalled at OMB

• Time to Post OSHA Forms!
• Small Business Panel Sets to Meet on OSHA's Injury & Illness Prevention Program Regulatory Project

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Small Business Issues — Information ranging from the latest on the implementation of health care reform to personnel issues.

• NLRB Posting Requirement Delayed Until April 30th!

• EEOC Launches Internal Task Force

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