ACCC takes action against Woolworths over product safety
September 18, ABC Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against one of the country’s largest retailers. Read about the alleged violations and what the agency is doing about them…
Sustainability: More than Environment, Office Depot says
September 17, Sun-Sentinel
The term sustainability extends far beyond the environment say Office Depot. Read about a recent conference and what your company thinks sustainability means across the business…
No European Cosmetics Concern over Exposure to Phthalates
September 18, Cosmetics Design Europe
The debate over phthalates in consumer products and household products continues. Read a response by European experts to a recent US report on phthalates and the safety of cosmetics in Europe…
Government plans Consumer Protection Authority to Protect Consumers from Unfair Trade Practices
September 11, Economic Times
India is creating a new government agency known as the Consumer Protection Authority. Read about the new agency, what it will be responsible for and what model they are using to create it here…
Sen. Schumer Moves to Ban some Flame Retardants
September 14, CNBC
Senator Schumer has proposed legislation that would require the CPSC to ban certain flame retardants. Read about the proposal and what drove the Senator to make the proposal…
Buckyballs and the CPSC: Lessons for Manufacturers
August 28, Manufacturing and Business Technology
No matter what side of the debate you fall on, there are some lessons to be learned from the Buckyballs case. Read some lessons you can take away as a manufacturer from the case here…
