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NewsBreaks continued from page 11 preparedness, network reliability and resilience, and communications among emergency responders,” noted Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin. “I am pleased that…the Public Safety Bureau moved quickly to begin the process of implementing many of these recommendations.” Our readers can view the complete text of the Commission’s Order adopting the Katrina Panel recommendations at www.conformity.com/0914. The complete text of Commission Chairman Martin’s remarks can be viewed at www.conformity.com/0915. • Kevin J. Martin, Chairman, confirmed in 2006 to a second term on the Commission. Martin’s term expires in 2011. the safety of toys (88/378/EEC). The list of standards for the directive was published in June in the Official Journal of the European Union, and can be viewed at www.conformity.com/0917. EPA Releases Report on U.S. Electronic Waste The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft report that gives a detailed (and some might say dismal) picture of the current and future state of electronic waste in the United States. The report, “Management of Electronic Waste in the United States,” provides an updated analysis of how many electronic products, including televisions, personal computers and peripherals, and cell phones are being recycled or reused, as well as how much is still winding up in landfills. In summary, although efforts to recycle electronic products have continued to increase, the percentage of products that are recycled remains stuck at between 15-20% because the number of electronic products that are available for recycling has continue to grow. Even when electronic products that are placed in storage or reused are removed from the totals, the EPA estimates that at least 44% of electronic products are still simply disposed of, mostly in landfills. Our readers can view the complete text of the EPA’s report on electronics waste at www.conformity.com/0916. Medical Device Manufacturer Enters Consent Order A New Jersey-based company has agreed to stop distributing medical devices that it manufactures until its production processes meet the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Shelhigh Inc. of Union, New Jersey has entered into a consent order, which forbids the company from distributing a variety of implantable medical devices, from pediatric heart valves to surgical patches and arterial grafts, until its manufacturing methods, facilities and controls comply with the FDA’s current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) and quality systems regulations and medical device reporting requirements. As we’ve previously reported (see Conformity, June 2007), the FDA seized in April all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh after identifying significant deficiencies in the company’s manufacturing process, including a poorly constructed and maintained clean room, inadequate monitoring of critical manufacturing environments for possible contamination, and failure to test products for sterility and contaminants. Our readers can view the complete text of the FDA’s press release regarding the consent order with Shelhigh at www.conformity.com/0918. A “Q&A” prepared by the FDA on Shelhigh medical devices can be viewed at www.conformity.com/0919. Tate Renominated to the FCC President George W. Bush has nominated Deborah Taylor Tate to a second term on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tate joined the FCC in early 2006, filling the remainder of the term formerly held by Michael Powell, the Commission’s previous Chairman. Her re-nomination will now be sent to the U.S. Senate, where confirmation is expected. The remaining members of the Commission are: • Jonathan S. Adelstein, confirmed in late 2004 to a second term on the Commission. Adelstein’s term expires June 30, 2008. • Robert M. McDowell, confirmed in 2006 to fill the seat vacated late in 2005 by Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy. McDowell’s term expires on June 30, 2009. • Michael J. Copps, confirmed in late 2005 to a second term on the Commission. Copps’ term expires in 2010. Additional Standards For The EU’s Toy Directive The Commission of the European Union (EU) has published an updated list of standards that can be used to demonstrate conformity with the essential requirements of it directive on 66 Conformity September 2007 http://www.conformity.com/0917 http://www.conformity.com/0914 http://www.conformity.com/0915 http://www.conformity.com/0916 http://www.conformity.com/0918 http://www.conformity.com/0919

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Contents Editor’s Note FCC Extends Disability Access Requirements to VOIP Commission Fines Importer $3 Million Over Non-Compliant TVs FCC Gets Tough on Retailers Over Analog TV Tuner Labeling Analog Cellular Service Sunset Date Reaffirmed Commission Adopts Recommendations of Katrina Panel Free-Space Antenna Factors Through the Use of Time-Domain Signal Processing Editorial Correction ESD Open Forum An Update on Revisions to IEC 61000-4-2, the Basic Standard on ESD Practical Advice for Meeting the DFS Testing Requirements of the FCC The EMC Impact of Embedded Software ESD Design Buyer's Guide Tate Renominated to the FCC EPA Releases Report on U.S. Electronic Waste Additional Standards For The EU’s Toy Directive Medical Device Manufacturer Enters Consent Order Updated Guidance Document on Laser Products Issued FDA Offers Advice on Defective Heating Pads CPSC Issues China Product Safety Program Report Other CPSC Actions In The News IEC Standards Update Product Reviews Product News UL Standards Update From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Advertisers

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