Category: Food Safety

In the News: July 6, 2015

Fireworks Industry Dealing with Too Many Agencies Says Association Leader July 4, 2015, Newsmax In interview with Politico, Director of American Pyrotechnics Association says “I have never seen as many rule making initiatives as I have with this administration.” She blames more »

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In the News: June 29, 2015

House Approves Bill to Overhaul Chemical Regulation June 24, Associated Press, wftv.com If enacted, the bill would be the first significant update to the Toxic Substance Control Act since it was adopted in 1976.  This bill, and a companion bill more »

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In the News: June 22, 2015

U.S. Sues Black & Decker Coffee Pot Maker for Failure to Report Safety Hazard June 19, 2015, Reuters Suit in Wisconsin Federal Court alleges that Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc failed to timely report that the plastic handles on carafes of more »

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In the News: June 15, 2015

Upcoming National Fight Over Labeling as Vermont passes First GMO State Law June 15, 2015, St. Louis Post Dispatch & CNN Industry-backed national bill would require FDA determination if it believes it necessary to protect consumer health and safety. Under more »

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In the News, June 8, 2015

Albany County’s “Safe Toys” Legislation on Hold Pending Court Proceeding – New York June 5, 2015, National Law Review Albany County’s ‘Toxic Free Toys Act’ raises concerns on numerous issues, particularly with respect to provisions in the 2008 Consumer Product more »

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In the News: May 25, 2015

Lumber Liquidators CEO Resigns ‘Unexpectedly’ May 21, 2015, USA Today Lynch steps down following weeks of struggle over safety concerns. CFO will also step down. Founder will serve as acting CEO of company beset with turmoil following CBS 60 Minute more »

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In the News: May 18, 2015

  California May Require Warnings on Products Containing Chemical BPA May 8, 2015, Town Hall, Reuters News Plastic drinking bottles might soon be required to carry a label disclosing that the compound can cause productive harm to women. Environmental group more »

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In the News: May 11, 2015

Lumber Liquidators Pulls Chinese-made Laminates on Safety Concerns May 7, 2015, The Wall Street Journal Company acting amid allegations that the product contains levels of formaldehyde in excess of California emission standards. Former FBI director Louis Freeh is being brought more »

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In the News: May 5, 2015

CPSC: Black & Decker Agrees to $1.575 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Program, for Failure to Report Defective Lawnmowers April 29, 2015, Reuters, CPSC News Release Settles matter of cordless electric lawnmowers that started spontaneously and continued operation after consumers more »

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In the News: April 27, 2015

Industry Coalition Takes Aim at Local Product Ingredient Law April 20, Product Safety Letter Preemption lawsuit filed by a group of industry associations, claiming that the local law differs from the federal approach in presence of toxic chemicals in some more »

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