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CPSC Extends PPPA Enforcement Discretion Regarding Child-Resistant/Senior-Friendly Package Testing

Beth Mack • Apr 26, 2021

On June 25, 2020, the CPSC communicated an allowance for temporary use of alternative testing to demonstrate regulatory compliance of packages subject to the testing requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) and its implementing regulations under 16 CFR part 1700 due to the challenges of performing testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 22, 2021, the CPSC has granted an extension of this allowance through December, 2021 due to the continued challenges regarding package testing.


You can read the complete letter from the CPSC below or find a copy here.

Although it's been a challenge at times, all of our regional teams are completing child-resistant and senior-friendly testing. We look forward to speaking with you about your next packaging project to ensure children are safe from accidental poisoning. 

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