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Spotlight on Sports

Athletic Footwear — Everyone enjoys a comfortable pair of shoes, but finding footwear that performs well is essential for athletes. Subcommittee F08.54 on Athletic Footwear has standards on shock attenuating properties (F1614), water resistance (F1900), traction characteristics (F2333) and rearfoot motion control properties (F1833).


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New Toy Safety Legislation Requires Use of ASTM F963
New Toy Safety Legislation Requires Use of ASTM F963

A new law signed by President George W. Bush now requires that toys sold in the United States must be tested to ASTM F963, Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. More.


Health Canada Advisory Cites ASTM Bunk Bed Standard
Health Canada Advisory Cites ASTM Bunk Bed Standard

ASTM F1427, Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds, has been prominently cited in a recently released safety advisory from Health Canada, a federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. More.