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Section 222. Import Safety Management and Interagency Cooperation

Brief Summary

Section 222(a) requires the Commission to develop a risk assessment methodology for the identification of shipments of consumer products that are intended for import into the United States and are likely to include consumer products in violation of section 17(a) of the CPSA (15 U.S.C. § 2066(a)) or other import provisions enforced by the Commission. The Commission must also develop a plan for sharing information and enhancing coordination with Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). In addition, the Commission, in consultation with CBP, must develop a risk assessment methodology to identify import shipments that may include violative consumer products.

The Commission must report to Congress on its progress in implementing these requirements.

Effective Date: One year from enactment for a plan for information sharing with CBP and two years from the date of enactment for the development of the risk assessment methodology.

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Reports to Congress

Report to Congress Pursuant to Section 222 of the CPSIA of 2008 - Risk Assessment Methodology, September 9, 2009 [PDF]
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Staff Presentations

Import Safety Strategy [PDF]
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This document is an unofficial description of one of the sections of the CPSIA and does not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. The dates used follow the legislation. Some may be subject to change based on final Commission action. These summaries are those of the CPSC staff and have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission.