Today, the Ecology Center published a research report on flame retardant chemicals used in car seats, including a "Call to Action" on U.S. regulators.
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) supports the call for federal regulations that specifically address requirements for car seats, in place of current rules that were developed for vehicle interior components rather than juvenile products.
JPMA applauds the Ecology Center and its partners in asking for appropriate updates to the current federal regulations to allow for exemption or a more appropriate standard for juvenile products, rather than component flammability standards. These updates will keep car seats affordable and available in all states and at the same time will reduce or eliminate chemical flame retardants from car seat requirements.