Tech Watch: CPSC updates safety standard for bedside sleepers

On 9 May 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule 16 CFR 1222 to update the mandatory Safety Standard for the Bedside Sleepers. The final rule incorporates the latest version of ASTM F2906-23, Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Bedside Sleepers.

A bedside sleeper is defined as ‘‘a rigid frame assembly that may be combined with a fabric or mesh assembly, or both, used to function as sides, ends, or floor or a combination thereof, and that is intended to provide a sleeping environment for infants and is secured to an adult bed.’’

ASTM F2906-23 revises the height requirements for side rails adjacent to an adult bed, to clarify requirements for newer designs of bedside sleepers that convert from a bassinet into a bedside sleeper.

Under the direct final rule, all references to ‘‘F2194 Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles’’ and ‘‘Consumer Specification F2194’’ in sections 2.1, 5.1, 5.6, 7.1, and 8.1 of ASTM F2906-23 will be replaced with ‘‘16 CFR part 1218 Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles.’’

The direct final rule will become effective on 5 August 2023 unless the CPSC receives significant adverse comments by 8 June 2023. In addition, the Certification, per 16 CFR 1110, of the infant swings manufactured on and after 1 January 2023, shall be based on testing to the ASTM F2906-23 standard.

Direct Final Rule: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-09/pdf/2023-09772.pdf

For questions and additional information, please contact Dr Pratik Ichhaporia (pratikichhaporia@eurofinsus.com) or David Hong (davidhong2@eurofins.com).