In the News: January 20, 2014

Changes To California Regulation Could Impact Fire Safety
January 15, Sentinel Source
California recently made changes to Technical Bulletin 117, removing a test that measures the flammability of furniture when exposed to open flame sources, such as lighters, candles and matches.  Read what the implications could be for future flammability regulations…

Opinion: White House goes Nuts with Safety Hashtags, Apps and other Online Tools
January 14, Network World
The White House recently held the second annual Safety Datapalooza, which showed off a plethora of new online ways to alert, educate and disseminate all manner of safety information to the public. Read about the products out there and the impact on product safety…

Product Safety On-Demand Is Powerful, Affordable Research Service
January 13, Reuters
Product Safety rules and regulations can be complex and time consuming to weed through.  Read about a new service offered by one of the oldest publications in the field…

Consumer Safety Tops PACP Agenda
January 17, Oman Daily Observer
In Oman, consumer safety is one of the main concerns of the Public Authority for Consumer Protection. Read some of the Authority’s priorities and the warnings being issued to consumers…

Opinion: Flaws in Chemical Laws in the Context of the West Virginia Spill
January 14, New York Times
The recent chemical spill in West Virginia has raised concern among some about the use of chemicals and the regulations surrounding them.  Read the impact that the spill could have on chemical regulations in the United States…

Legal Trends ’14: a Forecast of the Year Ahead – Retail and Consumer Products
January 14, Lexology
The number of retailers and new brands making their way to Canada is expected to rise in 2014.  Read some of the things your company should be aware of as you expand to Canada…

 

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