Proposed Rule: Prohibition of Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates
January, 2015, cpsc.gov
This discussion paper by the CPSC explains the framework for rulemaking to expand the list of permanently banned phthalates for children toys and child care articles with a link to the briefing package.
Pesticides industry leader in EU: Commission “Too Slow” on Endocrine Disruptors
January 16, 2015, EurActiv.com
Jean-Charles Bocquet: “We are in an uncertain situation…the sooner the criteria is established and validated, the better it will be.” Calls for risk assessment that includes both hazard and exposure.
Blog: Manufacturers Applaud House Passage of Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Measure
January 14, 2015, Shopfloor.org
NAM position: “Manufacturers are faced with the challenges of complying with inefficient and complex regulations that place unnecessary costs on the public. The House’s legislation will require “agencies to employ sound rulemaking processes” to make “better regulatory decisions.”
With Recalls in the Spotlight, Chinese Giant to Work With US on Safety
January 14, 2015, ABC News
A “first-of-its-kind agreement” finds a huge China-based company, Alibaba, working with the CPSC to help stem the flood of illegal and recalled product being sold on-line. The agency will provide the company with data on unsafe products.
European Parliament Votes in Favor of GMO Proposals
January 13, 2015 Irish Farmer’s Journal
The European body gives member states greater freedom over whether they grow GMO crops in their country. The measure allows countries to ban a BMO even if it has been approved by the EU.
Key Elements of a Top Notch Compliance Program
January, 2015, Association of Corporate Counsel
Companies must be proactive to ensure regulatory compliance and protect their brand. This paper discusses how to build a compliance program designed to establish, monitor, and maintain protocols to minimize the risk of adverse regulatory action.
Fire Service Asks Public to Register Appliances for a Safer Home
January 16, 2015, Herald Express
The U.K. is the site of an unusual campaign designed to demonstrate public agency support of a manufacturers association efforts to reach the two thirds of the country’s appliance owners who have not yet registered their products.
NHTSA’s Rosekind: Expect more not fewer recalls
January 12, 2015, Detroit Free Press
The new chief of NHTSA, Mark Rosekind, predicts “we could actually see an increase in the number of recalls” in the automobile industry. He was confirmed in December with a mandate by the Senate for a more assertive agency despite its lack of resources compared to those of industry.
Understanding Toxicity of Products – Part 2
January 14, 2015, Sourceable
In this 2nd of a 3-part series, David Baggs explains the technicalities of product toxicity labeling and how to interpret product Safety Data Sheets and product warning labels.
Supply Chain Metrics that Matter
December, 2014, Wiley
This new book by author Lora Cecere charts how an effective supply chain can make a difference in a company’s competitive positionat a time of global volatility.
