SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 159.24, detailing US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) final rule 16 CFR 1242. This is aimed at reducing the risk of death and injury from hazards associated with nursing pillows. The rule was published on October 25, 2024, and will become effective on April 23, 2025.
The CPSC determined that although the existing voluntary standard, ASTM F3669-24 of September 2024, contained some requirements that are substantially similar to the final rule, the more stringent requirements in 16 CFR 1242 would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the use of nursing pillows.
Nursing pillows have been defined in 16 CFR 1242 as, “any product intended, marketed, or designed to position and support an infant close to a caregiver’s body while breastfeeding or bottle feeding, including any removable covers, or slipcovers, sold on or together with such a product. These products rest upon, wrap around, or are worn by a caregiver in a seated or reclined position.”
In addition to the new final rule, 16 CFR 1130 has been updated to include nursing pillows as durable infant or toddler products requiring consumer registration. A notice of requirements (NORs) from the CPSC for this will be included in 16 CFR 1112, which lists children’s product safety rules.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 159.24 includes extra information about 16 CFR 1242, including exemptions and general and performance requirements.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 159.24 for more details.
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