Phthalates given a Reprieve by the EU — Surprisingly, given European Devotion to the Precautionary Principle July 2, American Council on Science and Health The EU Commission recently voted down a Danish proposal to ban four phthalates. Read about the more »
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In the News: July 7, 2014
In Recall Blitz, G.M. Risks Its Reputation June 30, New York Times GM continues to issue recalls for their cars reaching an unprecedented 29 million vehicles the company has recalled this year. Read about the new recalls and the impact more »
In the News: June 30, 2014
Highlights from ACI’s 2014 Consumer Products Regulatory & Litigation Program June 17, Lexology The American Conference Institute recently held a consumer product regulatory conference in Chicago. Read some of the key takeaways from a former CPSC General Counsel here… New more »
In the News: June 23, 2014
General Motors: Grapples with Safety Crisis June 17, 4-Traders The General Motors safety issues continue to mount as the company issued new recalls last week. Read a detailed timeline of what has happened this year and where the company stands more »
In the News: June 16, 2014
France Urges ‘Quick Action’ on Endocrine Disruptors June 11, EurActiv Chemicals used in everyday products can contain endocrine disruptors. Read about the concerns expressed in France and what the country is trying to do with these chemicals… Landmark Ruling on more »
In the News: June 9, 2014
The Changing Face of Product Liability around the World June 2014, Who’s Who Legal The definition of product liability is changing around the world. Read a thorough analysis of why the nature of product liability is changing and the impact more »
In the News: June 2, 2014
Blog: Good riddance to Buckyballs May 28, The Hill The Buckyballs case has been controversial in some circles, but recently concluded. Read some reflections from CPSC Commissioner Robinson in this blog post… SGS Safeguards EU Safer Products & Market Surveillance more »
In the News: May 26, 2014
Minnesota Bans Anti-Bacterial Chemical from Soaps May 19, Houston Chronicle Beginning in 2017, the chemical Triclosan will not be allowed in soap under a new law recently signed by the Governor of Minnesota. Read about the law and what implications more »
In the News: May 19, 2014
Buckyballs Founder Agrees to Product Recall in Settlement with Federal Regulators May 13, Washington Post Long running litigation between the CPSC and the founder of Buckyballs has come to an end. Read the outcome and the unique nature of the more »
In the News: May 12, 2014
Ergobaby is ‘Company Doe’ in Product Safety Case May 8, AP The company who brought the first lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission database, saferproducts.gov has come forward after a court ordered the case to be unsealed. Read about more »
