Infant Risks from Curtains, Blinds and Shades to be Addressed by CPSC
January 19, 2015, AboutLawsuits.com
Agency developing mandatory standards for corded window coverings, as incidents of at least 184 deaths and over 100 injuries reported between 1996-2012.
Albany County, NY Enacts Stringent Children’s Product Safety Law
January 21, 2015, The National Law Review
Growing controversy over role of local governments in regulating consumer products typically reserved for state and federal levels.
California Proposes New Rules for Proposition 65 Clear and Reasonable Warnings
January 16, 2015, Lexicology
Proposed modifications to clarify “clear and reasonable” warning requirements by specifying responsibilities of manufacturers and others in distribution chain.
European Food Safety Authority Scientific Experts Strongly Support Safety of BPA
January 20, 2015, US Newswire
Chemistry group cites EU report and says “BPA poses no health risk to consumers of any age group (including unborn children, infants, and adolescents).
Retail Group Promotes their Policy Agenda
January 19, 2015, NRF Newsletter
The National Retail Federation calls for ‘open markets for consumer goods,”
including the need to “eliminate non-trade regulations that artificially drive up prices for consumers”.
Planning for a Recall
January 20, 2015, Food Safety Magazine
Despite good quality control, companies may find themselves swept into a recall and need advanced planning to protect consumers as well as their own companies.
From FitBit to Quitbit: the Role of Federal Agencies and Consumer Electronics
January 15, 2015, Lexicology
Growing number of products recording individual behavior proliferate as regulatory agencies overlap responsibilities for consumer protection
Seven Attributes of Effective Procedures for Manufacturers
January 16, 2015, Manufacturers Monthly
Many businesses struggle to create good procedures and train workers to follow them. Well thought out and written procedures protect workers, consumers, and companies supply products to the marketplace
Electrolux Named Industry Leader in RobecoSAM Sustainability Rating
January 20, 2015, Reuters
Appliance manufacturer named a leader in manufactureing household durable goods. With focus on sustainable investment, RobecoSam measures management on economic, environmental and social issues including safety issues throughout product life cycle.
End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: Dream or Reality?
January 21, 2015, SupplyChainBrain.com
Logistics manager discusses ho far companies have come in building supply chains that are transparent and demand-driven. Technology is key to forecasting, planning, and customer relationship management.
