The CPSC and Amazon: Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

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Despite recent leadership and other changes at the agency, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (the “CPSC” or “Commission”) has maintained its focus on regulating e-commerce platforms that facilitate large-volume imports from foreign manufacturers directly to U.S. consumers. On July 29, 2024, and January 16, 2025, the CPSC advanced this priority by issuing orders classifying Amazon—the largest e-marketplace—as a “distributor” under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA)……
By: Foley & Lardner LLP
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