In July 2020, the CPSC published their final rule for Gates and Enclosures.  While incorporating by reference the ASTM safety standard, ASTM F1004-19, the Commission has voted to include additional requirements in the federal rule.  These requirements comprise a separate warning label on the top rail of pressure-mounted gates that require wall cups and visual side-pressure indicators for all other pressure-mounted gates.  Given these substantial changes, CPSC Commissioners voted to extend the 12-month time period between the publication and effective dates for manufacturers to adjust their products to meet the federal rule.  The effective date of the new federal rule is July 6th, 2021 but your company should plan accordingly and redesign your product(s) in a timely manner.  Please join JPMA and a representative from the CPSC's Small Business Ombudsman office, Elizabeth Erdman, as we answer your questions and share an overview of the new federal rule with guidance on how your product can comply.

Speaker:

Elizabeth Erdman

Elizabeth Erdman is Special Assistant to the Small Business Ombudsman at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) which provides guidance on product safety regulations for small businesses.  Ms. Erdman also worked in the Office of Epidemiology at CPSC in injury data collection and analysis.  Previously Ms. Erdman worked for the Department of Navy in medical logistics supporting equipment programs for medical facilities worldwide.  Ms. Erdman earned a BA from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Geography and Environmental Systems, and an MPH in Environmental Health from the University of Maryland. Other helpful information about CPSC is available at https://www.cpsc.gov/smallbiz.