CPSC FY2015 Civil Penalty Average rises to $2.65 Million
August 24, 2015, Product Safety Letter
Eight settlements FY2015 have totaled $21 million versus five settlements in FY2014 totaling $7.175 or an average of $1.435 million according to an analysis by the Product Safety Letter. The CPSIA in 2008 raised the CPSC civil penalty cap to $15 million from $1.825 million.
States pressed to increase efforts to reduce drownings
August 26, 2015, Huffington Post
African Americans continue to die from drowning at higher rates than whites. Accidental drowning is second leading cause of death for U.S. children under age 5, after birth defects. Minnesota studies free swim lessons. Washington State considering life preservers.
Why firms should have more safety measures in place to combat product recalls
August 28, 2015, pcr-online
A technology writer notes that tech companies are on an upward trend since 2003 for recalls issued by the EU’s RAPEX system. Citing a recent recall index published by Stericycle, the EU’s warning system posted 1,158 recalls during the 2nd quarter, with significant drops in the consumer and automotive sectors.
Carwash chemicals a hazard to workers, state agency warns
August 22, 2015, Seattle Times
Hydrofluoric acid, commonly used at car and truck washes, can cause serious burns to exposed skin, according to new research cited by Washington State Labor Dept.
Vehicle recalls: risks loom for auto parts makers
August 22, 2015, The Hindu
Rise in vehicle recalls in India may impact parts maker’s profitability, according to a rating agency. Vehicle makers may turn to Tier 1 suppliers for directly attributable costs in liability cases.
FSSAI Scraps existing approvals process; move leaves industry confused
August 28, 2015, The Economic Times
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India, has done away with the process of product approvals in line with recent Supreme Court decisions and now plans to reintroduce the procedures through regulators. The Courts recent decision makes it “no longer possible” FSSAI says, to continue with the process of approvals that has been in place since 2013, based on the original law passed in 2006.
ACCC: Court hands down decision in hair straightening product case
August 28, 2015, 4-Traders
The Full court of the Federal Court of Australia agreed with an appeal by the country’s product safety regulator that it overturn a Justice’s decision that dismissed allegations against an importer that had made claims that a hair straightener product it sold did not contain formaldehyde and that it was safe for consumer use.
Cisco to open Latin America supply chain operations-engineering center in Guadalajara
August 27, 2015, Financial
New center will support company’s supply chain operation in Latin America and locally, where contract manufacturers have increased manufacturing in the region over 20% in last 12 months.
Supply Chain Outlook Summit: The economy in 2016 and beyond
August 24, 2015, Modern Materials Handling
Economist sees an improving economy over next 24 months, with forward thinking firms expanding their capabilities. Stresses need to have right levels of qualified labor, working capital, and equipment to manage growth and profitability.
