Just now In partnership with the Green Science Policy Institute and the International Association of Fire Fighters, we delivered more than 32k of your petition signatures to the headquarters of nhtsagov, calling on the agency to update its outdated flammability standard for car interiors and child car seats!

Green Science Policy Institute International Association of Fire Fighters nhtsagov “There are alternatives that can protect consumers from fires inside their cars, while sparing them the health harms of toxic chemical exposure," says William Wallace, associate director of safety policy for CR. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

Glad to see coverage in Automotive News of our petition delivery to U.S. Department of Transportation-nhtsagov, with Consumer Reports Green Science Policy Institute International Association of Fire Fighters joining together. Let's get cancer-causing chemicals out of cars, with a new standard that protects our health while protecting us from fires.

CR, International Association of Fire Fighters, and Green Science Policy Institute delivered a petition with more than 32,000 signatures urging nhtsagov to get toxic flame retardant chemicals out of cars. (via ivan alexander f.dez) iaff.org/news/iaff-join…

"However, stricter requirements in Europe and rapidly developing technology make the industry well positioned to comply with the regulations by 2029, experts told Automotive News in May." Consumer Reports-Consumer Reports Advocacy

It should be embarrassing that an organization with innovation in its name doesn't believe that other automakers can achieve the same performance as a 2023 Corolla by 2029 nhtsagov testing shows a Corolla can meet its proposed rule regulations.gov/document/NHTSA…

“Congress charged federal agencies with protecting consumers from threats. It should act quickly and thoughtfully to pass legislation to ensure federal agencies have the discretion they need,” said Alexandria Gross, senior policy counsel at CR. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

Just re-read Keith Barry's excellent piece about auto #recalls and thought I'd push this one out again. Very useful and comes with great links! 👏🚗 Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered via Consumer Reports consumerreports.org/cars/car-recal…

Thanks to Automotive News for this story, with perspectives from my expert colleagues at Consumer Reports-Consumer Reports Advocacy.

We commend the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for its decision and order holding Amazon accountable for hazardous products sold by third-party sellers. “This is clearly the right decision," said Oriene Shin, policy counsel for CR. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

“This is clearly the right decision. There’s no good reason for a company to be exempt ... just because it hosts an online marketplace; otherwise, products that could injure or kill people might slip through the cracks. – Oriene Shin Consumer Reports ⬇️ advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

After a three-year-long legal battle, federal consumer safety regulators have effectively delivered the responsibility for product recalls to Amazon’s doorstep. consumerreports.org/corporate-acco…

“Amazon should finally give up its damaging legal battle with the CPSC. It’s been three years, and the sooner Amazon acts, the sooner people will be better protected in their homes," said Oriene Shin, policy counsel for CR. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

The CPSC order "marks a major step forward for consumer protection online and helps hold online marketplaces accountable in the future," said Oriene Shin, policy counsel for CR. (via CBS News) cbsnews.com/news/amazon-re…

Thank you Phoebe Wall Howard (original blue check) for this important story. We at Consumer Reports-Consumer Reports Advocacy stand with Green Science Policy Institute International Association of Fire Fighters and all who think fire safety measures should also prioritize long-term public health—and not drive exposure to harmful chemicals. Time for nhtsagov to act.