Consumer Safety Panel Winning Little Praise
January 31, Japan Times
In Japan, the Consumer Safety Investigation Commission released its first report last week investigating a water heater incident. Read some of the concerns voiced by consumers…
Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Looking to Government for More Food Safety Oversight
February 5, Market Watch
Food Recalls have been news headlines over the last several years. Read a new poll that examines concerns among Americans with food recalls and what they would like to see done about them…
Recalling Consumer Products May Invite Additional Compliance Oversight
January 22, Lexology
Product recalls have traditionally been voluntary, but there are some regulations being contemplated that could change some components of the voluntary recall. Read about the proposal and the impact it could have on voluntary recalls…
Gummy Material Addresses Safety Concerns of Lithium Ion Batteries
February 4, Phys.org
Lithium ion batteries are widely used in products from computers to airplanes, but the safety of the battery is controversial. Read about an effort to make them safer, and the invention that may do that…
Why Smart Governance is the Secret to Sustainability Success
February 5, Greenbiz.com
Corporate sustainability programs can sometimes be disconnected from the core mission of a company. Read about sustainability programs and what is necessary to integrate them into your organization…
Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Data Now Available on ACI Inventory Website
January 30, Infection Control Today
A new database that inventories the ingredients of over 900 consumer cleaning products is now available through the America Cleaning Institute. Read about the database and how it will track hazardous chemicals…