Category: Global Developments

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

Posted in Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain

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 »

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In the News: August 25, 2014

China’s Toy Safety Drive Pays Off August 16, People’s Daily In 2008, toxic toys produced in China prompted recalls and called into question the manufacturing processes used in the country.  Read about a new toy standard recently put in place more »

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In the News: August 18, 2014

The Effect of Product Liability Litigation on CPSC Regulatory Compliance August 12, Claims Journal Regulatory compliance and defending a product liability lawsuit can create a conflict for companies.  Read why these two business activities may require delicate navigation… 4 Keys more »

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In the News: August 11, 2014

Zen Magnets Vows to Fight CPSC August 5, Reuters The recent high profile settlements with the CPSC involving magnets have not closed the book on the magnet controversy and warning labels.  Read about another magnet company vowing to take the more »

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In the News: August 4, 2014

Consumer Body Crackdown on Dodgy Goods July 29, Business World Ireland’s National Consumer Agency investigated nearly 500 product complaints last year according to a recently released agency annual report.  Read an overview of the report and what the agency has more »

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