Folding Bench’s Deadly Fall in New Milford Puts School Districts on Alert
January 8, 2015, NorthJersey.com
In-wall units tied to fatal accident for 7 year-old. Dislodged bench had struck youth; district meets with manufacturer for safety discussions.
Honda Fined Record $70 million for Failure to Report Deaths
January 9, 2015, The Irish Times
Carmaker submits to stricter oversight for failure to report over 1,700 injuries and deaths tied to supplier airbag defects.
CPSC Proposes Additional Phthalate Restrictions
January 5, 2015, Lexicology
Proposal implements nearly all of CHAD recommendations. Rule would be one of first federal actions regulating use of a chemical based on cumulative risk.
Regulations to Watch in 2015
January 2, 2015, The Hill
CPSC and other agencies prepare for a “burst of rulemaking in Obama’s final two years in office. New ATV standards expected next year.
Mitigating Consumer Fraud Class Action Litigation Risk: Top Ten Methods for 2015
January 5, 2015, Lexicology
Targeted industries include cosmetics, electronics, and personal care products, with focus on performance claims, and ingredient or content labeling. Check list can provide a framework for addressing company preparedness.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Adopts New Standards for Strict Liability Claims
January 5, 2015, Lexicology
Recent decision addresses proper state standard for strict liability claims relating to allegedly defective products. Overruled prior holding that “created roadblocks to the introduction by defendants of the reasonableness of their actions in designing products.”
Research and Markets: Global Food Safety Equipment and Devices Market Analysis and Forecast 2013-2019: Food Type, Contaminants & Technology
January 6, 2015, Reuters
Stricter standards has resulted in the market for food safety equipment and devices assuming “prime importance.” GMO testing seen to have “maximum potential.”
UL Offers Consumers a One-stop for Safety Issues, Recalls
January 8, 2015, Daily Herald
New website warehouses information on product recalls, alerts, and reports on various topics. Company partnered with Mother Nature Network in launch of site in December.
Blog: 5 Steps To Creating A Culture Of Product Safety
January 5, 2015, Manufacturing.net
Managing data, the supply chain, and internal compliance programs are among the keys to helping avoid the need for a recall. “Bullet proof” reporting can complete a strong program of internal controls.
