CPSC Head Steps Down
Nord Acting Chair of CPSC Is Stepping Down. Nancy Nord, the controversial acting chair at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is finally stepping down. Nord will leave her post next week, but will continue on the CPSC’s board until 2012, when her term is up, reported the Bradenton Herald. Until the Senate confirms a … [Read more...] about CPSC Head Steps Down
CPSC Head Voices Opposition to Tougher Lead Standards
Nancy Nord Said New Lead Standards Might Be Ruled. Nancy Nord, head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), said a new federal standard limiting lead in toys and other children's products "might prove to be overly broad." Nord, an appointee of President Bush and former lobbyist for corporate interests, has long been … [Read more...] about CPSC Head Voices Opposition to Tougher Lead Standards
CPSC Head Says She Won’t Step Aside, Despite Criticism Over Toy Recalls
Nancy Nord Said She Won't Resign Despite Criticism Over Toy Recalls. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Nancy Nord said she won’t resign her position, despite calls from several member of Congress that she step down. Nord and her agency have been under fire in recent months after a series of highly publicized toy … [Read more...] about CPSC Head Says She Won’t Step Aside, Despite Criticism Over Toy Recalls
