CPSC Unveils 2026 Regulatory Plans: Safety Rules on Deck
Published Date: 8/14/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
In this document, the Commission publishes its regulatory flexibility agenda. Information in this agenda was accurate as of November 2025 when the Commission prepared this agenda.
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Infant Support Cushion Safety Rule
If you are a parent or caregiver, the CPSC published a final safety standard for infant support cushions, and the final rule was published November 4, 2024 and is effective May 5, 2025. The rule establishes mandatory safety requirements for infant support cushions that will apply to products on the market.
Nursing Pillow Safety Standard
If you are a parent or caregiver, the CPSC published a final safety standard for nursing pillows; the final rule was published October 25, 2024 and is effective April 23, 2025. The rule establishes mandatory safety requirements for nursing pillows that will apply to products sold after that date.
Toy Neck Float Safety Rule
If you are a parent or caregiver, the CPSC published a final mandatory standard for neck floats; the document states the final rule published in the Federal Register on December 15, 2026 with an effective date of June 15, 2026. This establishes new required safety rules for neck floats that will apply from the effective date.
Water Bead Toy Safety Standard
If you are a parent or caregiver, the CPSC adopted a final mandatory standard for water bead toys; the document states the final rule published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2026 with an effective date of March 12, 2026. The rule establishes required safety measures for water bead toys.
Infant Cushion Rule: Small Business Impact
If you make or sell infant support cushions, the CPSC indicates a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required for this rule, signaling likely significant economic impacts on a substantial number of small entities; the final rule was published November 4, 2024 and is effective May 5, 2025. Small manufacturers and sellers may need to change product designs, labels, or processes to meet the mandatory standard.
Nursing Pillow Rule: Small Business Costs
If you make or sell nursing pillows, the CPSC notes a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required for this rule; the final rule was published October 25, 2024 and is effective April 23, 2025. Small producers and sellers may face compliance costs to meet the mandatory standard.
Neck Float Rule: Small Business Effects
If you make or sell neck floats, the CPSC indicates a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required and the final rule was published (document states December 15, 2026) with an effective date of June 15, 2026. Small manufacturers and sellers may need to modify designs, labeling, or manufacturing to comply with the mandatory standard.
Water Bead Rule: Small Business Impact
If you make or sell water bead toys, the CPSC indicates a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required and the document states the final rule published December 12, 2026 with an effective date of March 12, 2026. Small manufacturers and sellers may need to change products or labels to meet the new mandatory standard.
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2026-12749, Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries
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Previous: 2026-16613, Regulatory Agenda
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is publishing this agenda as part of the 2026 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The Bureau reasonably anticipates having the regulatory matters identified below under consideration during the period from January 2026 to November 2026. Publication of this agenda is in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
Next: 2026-16615, Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-2026
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review (Sep. 30, 1993), requires each agency to publish a regulatory agenda (Agenda) of regulations under development or review during the next year which will be included in the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda). 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). The Agenda required by Executive Order 12866 must include all regulations the agency expects to develop or review during the next 12 months, regardless of whether they may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Executive Order 12866 provides that agencies may combine this agenda with the regulatory flexibility agenda required under the RFA. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings and meet its obligations under the RFA and Executive Order 12866, the Commission has prepared Agenda entries providing a brief description and summary of each regulatory activity that is currently planned for the 12 months, subject to revision, including the objectives and legal basis for each, and the name and telephone number of an agency official who is knowledgeable about items in the agenda. The Commission's Agenda entries published in the Federal Register are only those entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities pursuant to the RFA. The Commission's complete list of regulatory and deregulatory actions for the Unified Agenda will be published on the internet in a searchable format at www.reginfo.gov.