In the News: February 17, 2013

New York City Will Focus its Spotlights on Toys and Games This Week at the 2014 American International Toy Fair
February 13, Reuters
The annual Toy Industry Association Toy Fair opens in New York this month.  Read about the event, and what manufacturers, importers and distributors hope to gain by attending the annual event…

EPA Targets Flame Retardants DecaBDE and BPA
February 13, Chemical Processing
In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released assessment reports on flame retardant chemicals and BPA.  Read about the assessments and why product manufacturers should be aware of them…

US Food Safety Advances For 2014 – Reform, Chicken And GMOs
February 5, International Business Times
A former high ranking food official describes what 2014 to is likely to mean for food regulation.  Read some of the major initiatives and what impact they will have on food distribution and consumption…

OIA Opposes Proposed Changes to Voluntary Recall Notices
February 5, SGB Update
The Outdoor Industry Association vocalized its opposition to the CPSC’s proposed changes to voluntary recall notices.  Read what the Association sent to the CPSC and the concerns they have over the proposed changes…

Finding Supply Chain Talent: Addressing the Perpetual Challenge
February 12, Supply Chain Brain
A 2013 report outlined problems in the supply chain field finding talent to fill open positions.  Read about the problems and look at some resources available for your supply chain career…

Blog: How to Comply with California’s New Safer Product Regulations
February 13, Green Biz
There is a trend of moving away from toxic chemicals in products.  Read about chemical alternatives assessments and how they are being used in California to follow the trend of eliminating toxic chemicals…

 

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