Category: Food Safety

In The News: June 17, 2013

Safety Firm Bolsters Standards after 787 Battery Crisis June 12, Reuters Lithium ion batteries have had several high profile failures recently.  One well known testing laboratory is changing their testing procedures to test these batteries more extensively… Comprehensive Recall Protection, more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Standards, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: June 3, 2013

South Africa Moves ahead on Consumer and Service Supplier Code of Conduct May 31, Business Day South Africa’s code of conduct aims to set minimum standards for the consumer supplier and service industry in its dealings with consumers.  Read how more »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: May 28, 2013

Product Recalls & Consumer Safety Worry Supply Chain Pros May 17, EBN You would expect to see counterfeit parts, regulation, and shortened product life cycles to top a list of worries for supply chain professionals.  What might surprise you is more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: May 20, 2013

Nordstrom Reviews Records on Factory Safety May 14, Seattle Times With the recent factory disaster in Bangladesh, manufacturers and retailers are taking a hard look at their production strategies there.  Read how one popular retailer is responding to problems in more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Product Liability, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In The News: May 13, 2013

The Secrets to Supply Chain Success in the U.S. May 5, Material Handling and Logistics The textile industry has shrunk 75% since the 1970’s in the United States.  Read how one U.S. company is thriving due to lean supply chain more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: May 6, 2013

For Stellar Structural Packaging, Excel at Program Management May 1, Packaging World CPSC is constantly looking at packaging and labeling across product lines.  How does your company measure up in terms of a packaging process and design? Read one approach… more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Uncategorized

In The News: Jan 28 – Feb 3

Top Scientists Call For Regulation Of Nano-Particles January 29 – The Institute of Nanotechnology Scientists urge regs on nanoparticles in consumer goods pending more research… Does The “No Illnesses” Language Belong In Recall Notices? January 31 – Food Safety News more »

Posted in Food Safety, Product Standards, Risk Assessment