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CPSC penalizes importer for alleged violation of lead paint ban

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 17 2010

On May 4, 2010 and May 13, 2010, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a settlement with importer Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (Jo-Ann) and Target Corporation (Target), respectively, over allegations that the companies distributed certain products intended for use by children that violated the federal prohibition on children’s products containing excessive levels of lead

Import policy - President Obama’s FY 2011 budget requests include CPSC and CBP funding

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 3 2010

On February 1, 2010, President Obama submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2011 to the US Congress, including requests of US$118.6 million and US$11.4 billion for the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), respectively

Spectranetics settles with DOJ over illegally imported medical devices

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 2 2010

On December 30, 2009, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with medical laser manufacturer, Spectranetics Corp. (Spectranetics), over allegations that the company illegally imported and sold medical devices for patient use that had not been approved by the FDA

CPSC launches investigation of cadmium in children’s jewelry

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 2 2010

On January 12, 2010, CPSC Chairman Inez Tennenbaum announced that the CPSC has launched a formal investigation into childrens metal jewelry from China that, according to Associated Press (AP) reports, contains unsafe levels of cadmium

CPSC issues final rule on registration of durable infant products

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 2 2010

On December 29, 2009, the CPSC issued a final rule under section 104(d) of the CPSIA

CIT assigns classification to mellorine

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 2 2010

On December 22, 2009, the CIT issued its decision in Arko Foods International, Inc. v. United States in a dispute involving the correct classification of a frozen dessert known as mellorine imported by Plaintiff Arko Foods International, Inc. (Arko

2010 Agriculture Appropriations Act permits Chinese poultry imports with certain conditions

  • White & Case LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • December 4 2009

On October 21, 2009, the US Congress enacted the 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which includes a provision permitting processed poultry or poultry product imports from China provided certain conditions are met