SGMA Industry Alert: CPSC Relaxes Phthalates Restrictions
Products Made Before Feb. 10, 2009 Are Exempt From Ban
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SGMA Message: CPSC Perspective on Phthalates Ban in Sporting Goods
In recent weeks, the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA) Legal Task Force has conducted two conference calls to explain the impact of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) on product safety.
Treadmills: More than 50 million people enjoy its 'sweat appeal' — especially seniors
SGMA reports treadmills are the 'King of Cardio' at home & in health clubs.
Doha Round Meeting Fails – Sectoral Proposals Move to Center Stage
On July 29, after nine days of meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, trade ministers gave up on their efforts to forge a consensus on modalities for the Doha Round agricultural and non-agricultural market access (NAMA) negotiations at this time.
U.S. Sporting Goods and Fitness Equipment Manufacturers' Sales Continue To Outperform National GDP
In 2007, total manufacturers' sales (in wholesale dollars) for the sporting goods and fitness industry in the U.S. grew at an annual rate of 3.3%.
U.S. Dep't of Education now accepting PEP grant applications
Deadline for Submitting Applications is March 24