USA - CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Water Beads to Reduce the Risk of Injury and Death to Young Children

​The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes.  The new rule is aimed at reducing the risk of injury or death associated with children ingesting, inserting into their ear or nose, or aspirating or choking on water bead toys.​

The rule takes effect 90 days after publication in the Federal Register.​