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Business and Consumer Product Safety Advocates Warn That New York Legislation Will Increase Fire-Induced Deaths, Injury, Property Damage
April 26, 2021 GMT
NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 26, 2021
Leading business organizations and consumer product safety advocates are warning that a proposed ban on flame retardants in New York State could increase fire-induced deaths, injury and property damage and further ravage an already struggling economy.
The ban, the subject of legislation ( S.4630-A/ A.5418 ) expected to be voted on in Albany as soon as Monday, would prohibit the sale of a broad range of products for use in residential settings that contain some of the most commonly used fire retardants. The list includes computers, televisions, children’s toys, electronics used for infants, exercising equipment such as stationary bikes and treadmills, couches and mattresses.
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Furniture World News By Nic Ledoux on 12/29/2020
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has joined the Alliance4Safety, a broad initiative designed to reinforce a unified industry message that “Safe=Essential” for home furnishings companies.
ISPA has supported growth and innovation across the mattress and sleep products industry for over 100 years. It joins the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), International Casual Furnishings Association, Home Furnishings Association,International Home Furnishings Representatives Association and Specialized Furniture Carriers in the effort to steer government officials away from arbitrary definitions of “essential” products, services or businesses during a nationwide or regional health crisis.
According to the Alliance4Safety website, the most important aspect of operating a home furnishings business during a health crisis is operating
ISPA Adds Veteran Bedding Editor Dave Perry to Publications Team
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The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has hired David T. Perry to the newly created position of editor at large for its two publications, BedTimes and Sleep Savvy. This move reinforces ISPA’s mission to serve and keep bedding suppliers, manufacturers and retailers informed as the industry continues to evolve.
Dave Perry
“I am honored to join the strong team at ISPA. I enjoyed a rewarding career at Furniture Today and appreciate the opportunities I had there to serve the bedding industry. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB) December 22, 2020 The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has hired David T. Perry to the newly created position of editor at large for its two publications, BedTimes and Sleep Savvy. This move reinforces ISPA’s mission to serve and keep bedding suppliers, manufacturers and retailers informed a