Baja and One World Technologies Agree to $4.3 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Minibikes and Go-Carts October 28, 2014, Reuters Largest-ever civil penalty levied by agency. CPSC charges minibike company with failure to report more »
Category: Children’s Products
In the News: October 27, 2014
Privacy complaints in Australia jump by 183% in FY14 October 23, 2014, Computerworld Complaints rose following publicity about Privacy Act amendments. Noteworthy: ACCC data breach in April 2014 after the addresses of subscribers to some of the agency’s product recall more »
In the News: October 20, 2014
China focus on textile and apparel industry restrictions Oct. 16, 2014, just-style Tightening of government requirements anticipated. Country’s Textile and Apparel Council report cites product safety, environment, and human resource analysis and recommends ending use of 68 dyes and finishing more »
In the News: October 13, 2014
SCHOOL PLAY: Developing own plans for playground safety October 9, 2014, Katu.com Oregon districts set own guidelines for checks of equipment. Two Washington state districts have removed swings. HOUSE MEMBERS: Time for CPSC rule making on window covering cords October more »
In the News: October 6, 2014
Last Maker of Strong Magnets Deemed Hazard to Children Fights Safety Ban Oct. 2, 2014, New York Times Lonely battle waged by Zen Magnets owner. “Many hurt emotionally,” says new CPSC head, citing horrible injuries to children from high powered more »
In the News: September 29, 2014
Safety standards overhaul backed by coroner after dad dies in faulty fridge blaze September 26, The Mirror UK jail time and fines for manufacturers of faulty electrical equipment are urged by local official. Firm had been warned earlier about potential more »
In the News: September 22, 2014
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 more »
In the News: September 15, 2014
Stricter EU and US Toy Safety Regulations and Requirements Lead to Increased Surveillance September 11, 4-Traders Toy safety regulations have resulted in stricter standards and higher recall rates than 10 years ago. Read a summary of recent recall rates and more »
In the News: September 8, 2014
Product Safety Law Needed, Expert says September 3, ECNS A chief engineer with China’s General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has said that China needs to pass a product safety law. Read about the effort to pass a more »
In the News: September 1, 2014
US Claims Dr. Reddy’s Broke Safety Packaging Rules for 4 years August 28, In-Pharma The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking civil penalties from Dr. Reddy’s alleging that the company violated the Poison Prevention Packaging Act for four years. Read more »
