Reg•Watch has been blogging about Congress's recent passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, particularly the provision that bans certain phthalates — a class of chemicals commonly found in plastic and, subsequently, the human body. There are many other provisions in the bill which will keep consumers safe from harmful products and empower the Consumer Product Safety Commission to better regulate a market dominated by cheap imports. OMB Watch has prepared a list of some of the most important aspects of the bill and how they differ from the status quo. Click here for a list of changes made by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.