Non-Full-Size Cribs Get Safety Boost from Latest ASTM Standards
Published Date: 1/31/2025
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If you make or sell non-full-size baby cribs, listen up! The safety rules just got an upgrade to match the latest 2024 ASTM standards, making cribs safer for little ones. These changes kick in soon, so businesses should get ready to follow the new rules without any extra costs.
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Safer Cribs for Infants
If you use a non-full-size baby crib, the CPSC updated the mandatory safety standard to incorporate the 2024 ASTM F406 standard (ASTM approved the revision on August 1, 2024). The update is intended to make non-full-size cribs safer for young children.
Updated Safety Rules for NFS Crib Makers
If you make or sell non-full-size baby cribs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission updated the mandatory safety standard to incorporate the 2024 version of ASTM F406 (ASTM approved the revision on August 1, 2024). The rule requires businesses to follow the updated standard soon and states businesses should get ready to comply without any extra costs.
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