Target Unveils Sweeping Changes to Product Safety Standards October 16, Contra Costa Times A major retailer has begun a program to examine the safety of household cleaners, children’s products and cosmetics. Read about the ground breaking Sustainable Product Standard program more »
Category: Food Safety
In the News: October 14, 2013
The End of the Class-Action Carnival October 10, Bloomberg Business Week Class action law suits gained favor in the 1960’s when multiple cases were bound together handled as one. Read about some recent developments in the United States Supreme Court more »
In the News: October 7, 2013
Shutdown Implications Extend to Food and Product Safety October 1, New York Times The United States Government was shut down on October 1, 2013 for the first time since the Clinton Administration. Read how the shutdown will impact the regulatory more »
In the News: September 3, 2013
CPSC’s Attack On Corporate CEO More Dangerous Than Rare Earth Magnets? August 28, Forbes The controversy surrounding buckyballs and other high powered magnets has been raging for more than a year now. Read about the concerns that some prominent product more »
In the News: August 26, 2013
Consumer Protection Policy Planned for Ghana August 21, Ghana Web The Government of Ghana has realized that consumer products are entering the stream of commerce that are not properly labeled and can cause harm to consumers in the country. Read more »
In the News: August 19, 2013
Understanding Food Recalls: The Recall Process Explained August 12, Food Safety News In the past 12 months, there have been more than 600 food recalls in the United States and Canada. Understand the regulatory agencies involved, recall classifications, and the more »
In The News: July 29, 2013
3 Ways to Manage a Global Supply Chain July 22, Forbes Taking a business to the global level requires many changes internally and externally. Don’t forget about the supply chain; these recommendations will help you with a smooth transition… Blog: more »
In the News: July 22, 2013
Intertek opens ‘Chemical Testing SuperCenter’ in US July 17, Fibre2fashion.com CPSIA and REACH both include substantial regulations on chemicals in products. Read how one test lab is building infrastructure to help companies comply with these regulations… Product Safety Summit to more »
In the News: July 15, 2013
3 ways Sustainability is in Vogue in Fashion and Retail July 11, Greenbiz.com The fashion industry has come under fire for their practices and the environmental footprint left by manufacturing. Read what some companies are doing to change the perception… more »
In the News: July 8, 2013
Uganda: UNBS Won’t Back Down On Consumer Health, Safety July 4, All Africa Uganda has a population of 35 million, and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards is responsible for making sure that imported products are safe for their citizens. more »
