Consumer Protection Policy Planned for Ghana
August 21, Ghana Web
The Government of Ghana has realized that consumer products are entering the stream of commerce that are not properly labeled and can cause harm to consumers in the country. Read about the proposed consumer protection laws there…
New Tests for Determining Health and Environmental Effects of Nanomaterials
August 21, Phys.org
Nanomaterials (ENMs) are appearing in laboratories, factories and consumer products as a result of advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Learn about some of the effective testing mechanisms that can ensure safety to consumers here…
Pesticides Industry Rep: Tighter Rules on Chemicals could Lead to Crop Losses
August 22, EurActiv
There have been calls on the EU to ban all endocrine-disrupting chemicals used in the production of some pesticides and everyday consumer products. Read about the debate and why the pesticides industry has concern over a ban…
Intertek Opens Apparel & Textile Testing Lab in Vietnam
August 21, Fibre2Fashion
Like many industries, the apparel and textile industry has requirements that they must adhere to since the passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Read about a new testing facility in Vietnam that is aimed specifically at the apparel and textile industry…
Keeping Cool in the Consumer Products Supply Chain
August 26, Supply Chain Brain
The consumer product supply chain can consist of many suppliers, shippers and facilities that assemble parts of a product. Read how one small company utilizes different suppliers and facilities…
Insurance Premiums Rise Following Supply Chain Failures
August 23, The Manufacturer
Business continuity insurance premiums are on the rise. Read why this is happening, and some steps your company can take to keep your risk profile down…
