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Increased Role of Grandparents Cites Need for Updated Safety Awareness NEW YORK, NY (June 12, 2017)—Families are the top resource when it comes to guidance on baby proofing, according to a recent national survey conducted by the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC). This creates challenges to raising child safety awareness, as new research shows that […]

Washington, DC (June 29, 2016) – Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Executive Director Ralph Vasami issued the following statement today: WCMA is initiating the process to revise the current voluntary window covering safety standard to effectively address the strangulation risk to children from products with accessible cords. As a result of technological advances in the industry,

Washington, October 29, 2015 – The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) announced today that it has initiated the process of revising the voluntary corded window covering safety standard.  The update to the standard will be done in strict accordance with the internationally-respected American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process and will be the seventh revision of the

First “Best for Kids” Certified Window Covering Products Available  Online with In-Store Products Available by Year End  New Safety Program to Help Consumers and Retailers Easily  Identify Window Covering Products for Homes with Young Children Washington, October 7, 2015 – WASHINGTON — The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) today announced that retailers have made the first

These tips from the Window Covering Safety Council can help keep your home safe for children NEW YORK, NY – April is the perfect time to clean out your home and get a fresh, organized start to the spring season. There is nothing like that first warm day where you can open all of the windows

New Safety Program to Help Consumers and Retailers Easily Identify Products for Homes with Young Children WASHINGTON — The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) today announced the industry’s first third-party certification program designed to help consumers and retailers identify window covering products that are certified as best suited for use in homes with young children.

Deck the halls safely to prevent hidden dangers New York, NY Decorating your home for the holidays can be one of the most enjoyable family traditions. It is a great way to brighten up the home with a festive feel and create lasting family memories for children. During the excitement and bustle of the holidays, it’s

Safety Group Urges Families to Make Their Home Safe for Children this Season NEW YORK, NY – Part of the magic of the holiday season is that it brings together family and friends from all over the world. People gather to eat delicious meals, exchange gifts and share memories. The holidays can also be quite

Chic and Cordless is In Style Every Season New York, NY – The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC), a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings dedicated to educating parents and caregivers to only use cordless window covering products in homes with young children, has partnered with interior design expert and