Sunshine in Product Safety Act

The Sunshine in Product Safety Act (S. 1355) would repeal a long-standing legal restriction that currently prevents the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from disclosing specific information about a product’s hazards without the manufacturer's consent. Under current law, the CPSC must often undergo a lengthy negotiation process with companies before it can alert the public about a potentially dangerous or defective product.

If passed, this bill would allow the CPSC to share safety information and warnings with the public more quickly, even if the manufacturer objects to the disclosure. For everyday citizens, this change is intended to provide faster access to safety alerts and recall information, potentially reducing the time consumers spend using hazardous products before a formal warning is issued.