In the News: April 7, 2014

Kaye & Mohorovic Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Confirmation Hearing Set for April 8th
April 3, National Law Review
The United States Senate is poised to consider the nominations for a new Chairman and a new Commissioner for the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Read about the nominees and the schedule for the hearings…

GM Ignition Switch Recall: 5 Things to know from Congressional Hearing
April 2, Michigan Live
Congress recently held hearings to look into General Motor’s ignition switch recall. Here is what happened at the hearings and five takeaways…

Noted Government, Labor and International Development Leaders join Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Board of Advisors
April 3, Reuters
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety aims to improve worker safety in garment plants in Bangladesh.  Read about the organization and some new leaders who have joined the effort…

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act: Three Things to Remember about Canada’s Consumer Product Oversight Regime
April 4, Mondaq
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) turns three this summer.  Read three things to keep in mind when doing business in Canada…

CA Regulator Eying More Detailed Warnings in Prop 65 Reform
April 4, Food Product Design
Last year, the Governor of California attempted to modernize Proposition 65 through the legislative process, which did not succeed.  Read about the Administrative effort, and the attempt to modernize the law through regulation…

Blog: Ideas Power the Future Supply Chain
April 3, EBN On-Line
Making your supply chain efficient can improve your company’s bottom line.  Read about zero marginal cost and how this economic theory can help you improve your supply chain efficiency…

 

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