11 New Laws That May Affect Your Business In China Starting January 1, 2022
December 31, 2021, China Briefing.com
Multiple new laws and regulations that affect doing business in China came into force on January 1, 2022. Foreign investors and businesses engaging in elder care, cosmetics, food and beverage and import/export should pay special attention.
Asus Motherboard Is Burning Up Due To A Manufacturing Flaw
December 31, 2021, Gizmodo
Asus is apparently working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to label the replacement program as an official recall; once it goes through, the fiery motherboards can be shipped off. Web surfer says “sudden hard shutoff” flags the problem.
Lawyers: ‘Buckle Up’ For PFAS Regulation, Litigation In 2022
December 29, 2021, Bloomberg Law
Industries are advised to brace for more federal moves next year to reduce and control “forever chemicals,” including plans by the EPA to propose water and waste regulations for two substances. States may take steps to eliminate use of PFASs.
Best Of Ideacast: What Sets Successful People Apart
December 2021, Harvard Business Review
Heidi Grant, a motivational psychologist, has studied successful people and what makes them tick. She and Sarah Green Carmichael discuss the behaviors of high achievers and how to incorporate them into your own life and work.
UK: Prime Minister Pledges To Build On Brexit Achievements In 2022
December 31, 2022, UK Government
The trade agreement, which came into effect a year ago, is the world’s biggest zero-tariff, zero-quota free trade deal. It allows UK businesses to trade freely with Europe while being able to seize new trading opportunities with countries around the world.
Crisis Communications: What Product Safety Managers Need To Know
December 2021, SPSP.org
The “Speaking of Talk: Communicating Product Safety” webinar series, January 25-February 1, features a rare look behind the scenes of product recalls during 2007-2008. David Kosnoff, Vice-President Quality Assurance for Hasbro, was in the middle of these events. He outlines expectations of a product safety manager during a crisis. This includes root cause analysis, corrective action planning, engagement of company and stakeholders, and briefing senior leadership so that they are fully informed. Registration is open for the free webinar series, made possible through the Society of Product Safety Professionals.
Industry Experts Lead New Course On Fundamentals Of Consumer Product Safety Management
December 2021, Business News Today
The 2022 Fundamentals in Product Safety Management program, designed for consumer product safety professionals seeking a broad understanding of the components of an effective compliance system, is now open for registration. This was announced by the Society of Product Safety Professionals. The program starts on March 15 and will be offered in a virtual video conference format for professionals in the United States and its major trading partners around the world.
Heating Equipment Is One Of The Leading Causes Of Home Fire Deaths
December 31, 2021, Sandhills Express.com
The National Fire Protection Association calls heating equipment a leading causes of home fire deaths. The group says keep anything that can burn is at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, like a furnace, fireplace, wood stove or space heater.
11 Month-Old Baby Choked To Death On A Balloon
December 29, 2022, The Sun
Ashleigh and Jesse Chapman faced a nightmare when their 11-month-old son died after choking on a balloon. Each day some 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking or swallowing something dangerous says the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Why Colorado Ski Slopes Are More Dangerous This Year
December 22, 2022, Westword News
According to the Ski Safety Act, which was passed by the Colorado Legislature in 1979 and then amended in 2006, people assume inherent dangers and risks when they ski — including snow conditions, terrain, impacts with clearly labeled man-made structures and collisions with other skiers. The law specifies, however, that “the term ‘inherent dangers and risks of skiing’ does not include the negligence of a ski area operator.”
Spain (Once Again) Taking The Initiative To Make Roads Safe. Helmets Will Be Mandatory For Electric Scooter Riders
December 31, 2021, The Bharat Express News
European roads are considered the safest in the world and Spain’s efforts are helping to ensure this. Alcohol ignition interlock devices in new passenger transport vehicles and mandatory helmets for electric scooter drivers are among the positive developments.
Bunk Beds Recalled After Two-Year-Old Found Dead
December 27, 2021, Valley Central.com
Angel Line of New Jersey and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a recall of about 39,900 bunk beds with angled ladders. The CPSC says the bunk beds were recalled due to serious entrapment and strangulation hazards to children.
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