The United States Will Implement a New Mandatory Safety Standard for Infant Cribs
On May 9, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule notification regarding updates to the safety standards for bedside cribs. According to the new rule, CPSC will adopt the updated ASTM F2906-23 standard by the American Society for Testing and Materials as the latest mandatory safety standard for bedside cribs. The new rule is expected to take effect on August 5, 2023.