US EditionCPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Water Beads to Reduce the Risk of Injury and Death to Young Children
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved a safety standard for water bead toys to protect young children from injury and death, reflecting its dedication to consumer safety.
- The new rule aims to reduce risks related to children ingesting or choking on water bead toys.
- Between 2017 and 2022, about 6,300 ingestion injuries related to water beads were treated in U.S. emergency departments.
- In 2023, there was at least one reported death of a 10-month-old girl due to water bead ingestion.
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The Berkshire Eagle
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Water Beads to Reduce the Risk of Injury and Death to Young Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency's ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes.…
CPSC Issues New Standards for Water Bead Toys to Prevent Child Injuries, Deaths
New rule limits size of water beads and the amounts of toxic chemicals they are allowed to contain, since some may increase cancer risks. Over the past 10 years, more than 8,000 children have suffered choking, asphyxiation, intestinal obstructions and other devastating injuries from water bead toys, leading federal regulators to issue new safety standards for…
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