Williams-Sonoma Settles Claims with CPSC Over Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades October 30, 2014, New York Times The company “knowingly failed” to report a hazardous product according to the CPSC which levied a $700,000 penalty. Last year, the retailer agreed more »
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In the News: November 3, 2014
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 »
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 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: 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 »
In the News: July 14, 2014
Phthalates given a Reprieve by the EU — Surprisingly, given European Devotion to the Precautionary Principle July 2, American Council on Science and Health The EU Commission recently voted down a Danish proposal to ban four phthalates. Read about the more »
