The Department has been informed by the Commission that they are in discussions with Health Canada and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission about the release of a joint letter to the relevant standardisation organisations in the different jurisdictions, urging them to come to a swift and ideally harmonised response to the risks of certain window blinds. We are not sure exactly when this letter may be made public.The Department will continue to work closely with industry and others to consider the case for further action to improve the safety of looped blind cords. We will be writing shortly to major retailers to ensure they are aware of the standard and ensure they educate consumers about the possible dangers posed to young children by internal blind cords.