Senators Proposing Soap Poisoning Safety Legislation
February 13, 2015, MyFoxOrlando
Nearly 12,000 calls to poison control centers in 2014 for children age 5 and under ties to detergent packet incidents. Senators Nelson (D-FL) and Durbin (D-IL) file bill to authorize CPSC to create better packaging safety standards.
Manufacturers Fail to Use Social Media for Recall Safety, Report Says
February 10, 2015, ABC Television
Consumer Group report says less than 25% of companies use Facebook accounts to inform followers of product recalls. Illinois AG says “absolutely critical” for parents to be educated about recalls.
Suppliers Should Position Themselves to Mitigate Recall and Warranty Claims in 2015 and Beyond
February 5, 2015, Lexology
Companies can mitigate risks by revisiting warranty provisions and setting up product safety programs. Audits can serve to identify potential defects before products reach consumers.
Phthalates are Everywhere, and the Health Risks are Worrying. How Bad are They Really?
February 10, 2015, The Guardian
Chap report is “first regulatory document in federal government that is highlighting the extent of the new science on the risks of phthalates” according to one advocate. Wider framework of regulations is needed, while several retailers take the lead in launching intiatives to reduce or eliminate chemicals from their shelves.
The FTC’s report on Internet of Things Urges Companies to Adopt Best Practices to Address Consumer Privacy
February 3, 2015, Lexology
FTC report cites risk of undermining consumer confidence tied to misuse of personal information and weak protection. Focus on security to systems and connected products at outset can help reduce risks that could threaten company.
Opinion: Why Child Safety Ad Made Sense
February 8, 2015, CNN
In controversial Nationwide Super Bowl commercial a little boy details activities he won’t be able to experience. Backlash ensues, while defender calls it “Important. Informative. Misunderstood.”
Program Gives Free Cribs to Parents in 4 Counties
February 11, 2015. Radio Iowa
Compliant cribs handed out in pilot public-private partnership that seeks to reduce crib and sleep related incidents. Safe environment involves education as some incidents are away from normal sleep space “often not a crib.”
FSIS Would Have Mandatory Recall Authority Under Proposed Bill
February 6, Food Safety News
Bill introduced by Sen. Gillibrand (D-NY) provides for legislation to allow USDA authority to issue a mandatory recall by Secretary even when harmful pathogen is not declared an adulterant.
Opinion: ‘Free trade’ isn’t what Trans-Pacific Partnership would deliver
February 7, 2015, GMT Los Angeles Times
Columnist says TPP agreement has angered both conservatives and liberals and has “become a symbol of everything that’s wrong with free trade agreements today.” Leading liberal economist says pact’s provisions “have nothing to do with trade or jobs.”
Creating a Supply Chain in the New Age of Commerce
February 12, 2015, ebnonline
Dynamics of global commerce require evolution of how companies analyze diverse factors and new business drivers in the information age. How to approach “building the connected enterprise.”
