Intertek opens ‘Chemical Testing SuperCenter’ in US July 17, Fibre2fashion.com CPSIA and REACH both include substantial regulations on chemicals in products. Read how one test lab is building infrastructure to help companies comply with these regulations… Product Safety Summit to more »
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In the News: July 15, 2013
3 ways Sustainability is in Vogue in Fashion and Retail July 11, Greenbiz.com The fashion industry has come under fire for their practices and the environmental footprint left by manufacturing. Read what some companies are doing to change the perception… more »
In the News: July 8, 2013
Uganda: UNBS Won’t Back Down On Consumer Health, Safety July 4, All Africa Uganda has a population of 35 million, and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards is responsible for making sure that imported products are safe for their citizens. more »
In the News: July 1, 2013
Wal-Mart, Gap Close to Deal on Stronger Garment-Factory Safety Plan June 26, Washington Post Factory working conditions have been front and center in 2013. Some of the world’s largest retailers are coming close to an agreement to improve safety in more »
In The News: June 24, 2013
Cradle to Cradle System and Product Quality: An interview with William McDonough June 18, Eco-Business Cradle to Cradle is a process for managing the total quality of a product and an engine for business innovation. Read an interview with one of more »
In The News: June 17, 2013
Safety Firm Bolsters Standards after 787 Battery Crisis June 12, Reuters Lithium ion batteries have had several high profile failures recently. One well known testing laboratory is changing their testing procedures to test these batteries more extensively… Comprehensive Recall Protection, more »
In the News: June 10, 2013
Companies Could Face Hefty Fines for Violating Consumer Product Laws: Aglukkaq June 4, Toronto Sun Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced a change to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Read the details of how financial penalties have expanded under more »
In the News: June 3, 2013
South Africa Moves ahead on Consumer and Service Supplier Code of Conduct May 31, Business Day South Africa’s code of conduct aims to set minimum standards for the consumer supplier and service industry in its dealings with consumers. Read how more »
In the News: May 28, 2013
Product Recalls & Consumer Safety Worry Supply Chain Pros May 17, EBN You would expect to see counterfeit parts, regulation, and shortened product life cycles to top a list of worries for supply chain professionals. What might surprise you is more »
In the News: May 20, 2013
Nordstrom Reviews Records on Factory Safety May 14, Seattle Times With the recent factory disaster in Bangladesh, manufacturers and retailers are taking a hard look at their production strategies there. Read how one popular retailer is responding to problems in more »
