Graco Baby Seat Recall May Have Been Improperly Delayed; NHTSA Investigates
December 2, 2014, Aboutlawsuits.com
Feds announce investigation on “whether Graco followed guidelines for reporting potentially defective motor vehicle equipment.” Company refused recall in 2012 despite 6,000 complaints on seat buckles sticking.
New Study Finds a Child Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department Every 3 minutes for a Toy-Related Injury
December 2, 2014, Aboutlawsuites.com
Injury rate increased nearly 40% from 1990 through 2011; Foot-powered scooters are a leading cause. Study analyzes NEISS data during 1990-2011.
Defiant Takata Puts Onus on Carmakers for U.S.-Demanded Recall
December 3, 2014, Washington Post with Bloomberg
Takata Corp.’s refusal to comply with a U.S. demand to widen its air-bag recall leaves regulators in a quandary. Supplier says data does not warrant, and challenges NHTSA’s right to insist on recall
Prop. 65’s Warning Signs of Chemical Hazards May Require More Detail
November 30, 2014, Los Angeles Times
Governor asks state agency to provide “more useful information to the public about what they are being exposed to and how they can protect themselves.” Proposal includes detailed warnings for 12 chemicals out of 800 on current list.
165 Defective Products Recalled Across UAE in 2014
November 30, Khaleej Times
Of total recalls, motor vehicles constituted 80 per cent, while the rest included electronic items, foodstuff, toys and automobile tires. The number of recalls represents 32% increase over number in previous year.
World’s Largest Business Organization Launches Consumer Safety Effort
December 3, 2014, Reuters
Global Brand Council fights fraudulent goods during holiday buying. Launches “safe shopping”campaign.
Centre to amend Consumer Protection Act to strengthen three-tier grievance redressal system
November 30, 2014, India Times
Indian regulators move to include e-commerce, product liability, and misleading advertising within Act’s portfolio. Amendment would expand agency’s authority to manage “groups or classes” of consumers.
Minister Announces Second Phase of EU Accession Plan
December 4, 2014, Daily Sabah
Turkey adds product safety to its strategic plan to gain EU recognition. National Action Plan’s Phase II proposes 53 laws and 246 pieces of secondary legislation to gain full membership in European body.
TAU Investment Management and Gap Inc. Announce Partnership to Accelerate Supply Chain Innovation
December 3, 2014, CSR Wire
Goal is to support “more sustainable, efficient and improved garment factories and mills” across Southeast Asia.”
The Future of Healthcare Supply Chain Security
March 4, 2014, Healthcare Packaging
Focus in U.S. and E.U. on identification of drugs and medical devices in a “security context.” Goal is to harmonize supply chain consistency using GS1 standards.
