Target Unveils Sweeping Changes to Product Safety Standards
October 16, Contra Costa Times
A major retailer has begun a program to examine the safety of household cleaners, children’s products and cosmetics. Read about the ground breaking Sustainable Product Standard program here…
Getting Real About Chemical Risks
October 14, Chemical and Engineering News
Chemicals are everywhere in the home. However, there are approximately 80,000 chemicals used in products found in the home that have undergone little safety testing. Read about how EPA has struggled to find a method to economically and efficiently measure toxicity, while both industry and government seek ways to calm public anxiety over chemicals…
Blog: Your most Powerful Marketing Tool? Your Sustainability Story
October 17, Greenbiz.com
What is a “green consumer?” Why are they important to your business? Read about the green consumer and why you should care…
Provisional Deal on Product Safety Directives Reached during Lithuania’s EU Presidency
October 15, The Baltic Course
In a meeting on October 11, regulators reached an agreement on eight product safety directives. They are aimed at protecting consumers and protecting producers from problematic imports. Read about them here…
Partnering with the Regulators: The Role of Third-Party Accreditation in Food Safety
October 11, QA
Accreditation has become increasingly important as the CPSIA has taken form. Learn about different accrediting bodies across various industries and what it could mean to your testing program…
Efficient Supply Chain Mechanism Key to Boosting Competitiveness
October 9, Vietnam News
As the globalization of the supply chain takes hold, it is imperative to see where the different links in the chain connect. Read about some challenges in Vietnam and what they might have to do to solve them…
