How Fitbit, like Tylenol before it, Handled a Recall the Right Way March 3, Entrepreneur Product recalls are part of doing business in today’s regulated markets. Read what happens when you get out in front of the recall and when more »
Category: Global Developments
In the News: March 3, 2014
12 Most Brand Saving Reasons for Social Media Monitoring February 29, Business to Community Social Media has had a heavy impact on the product safety world, especially when a customer is experiencing a problem or when there is a recall. more »
In the News: February 24, 2014
Supply Chain Predictions for 2014 February 12, The Manufacturer Integrated and flexible supply chains can reduce your costs, increase operational efficiency and mitigate risk. Read some predictions for supply chain management in 2014… Three Things to Watch for in Chinese more »
In the News: February 10, 2014
Consumer Safety Panel Winning Little Praise January 31, Japan Times In Japan, the Consumer Safety Investigation Commission released its first report last week investigating a water heater incident. Read some of the concerns voiced by consumers… Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans more »
In the News: February 3, 2014
Australia, Singapore, Japan Lead Corporate Sustainability in Asia Pacific January 23, Eco Business.com Corporate Knights recently handed out their sustainability awards which include elements such as environmental, human rights, and product responsibility. Read about the awards and what companies are leaders more »
In the News: January 27, 2014
Schumer Calls on Drug Makers to Add Safety Devices to Children’s Medicines Within a Year January 20, Pro Publica Threatening legislation, a United States Senator called on the pharmaceutical industry to add flow restrictors to children’s liquid medication. Read about more »
In the News: January 20, 2014
Changes To California Regulation Could Impact Fire Safety January 15, Sentinel Source California recently made changes to Technical Bulletin 117, removing a test that measures the flammability of furniture when exposed to open flame sources, such as lighters, candles and more »
In the News: January 13, 2014
Product Recalls – It Can Happen to You January 6, Retail Merchandiser Product recalls can occur to any company. Read about recall planning, and how product recall insurance can help your company be prepared for a recall event… Federal Regulators more »
In the News: January 6, 2014
A Year in Review: Steps Taken to Protect the Health and Safety of Canadians December 23, Reuters The Canadian Health Minister recently outlined health and safety accomplishments in 2013. Read about 2013 developments in product and food safety in Canada more »
In the News: December 23, 2013
New Zealand Commerce Commission: Consumer Law Modernised and Extended December 18, 4-Traders New Zealand recently enacted the Fair Trading Amendment Act of 2013. Read about the new law and the implications for businesses with an interest in product safety… EU more »
