Category: Innovation

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 »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: February 17, 2013

New York City Will Focus its Spotlights on Toys and Games This Week at the 2014 American International Toy Fair February 13, Reuters The annual Toy Industry Association Toy Fair opens in New York this month.  Read about the event, more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Food Safety, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

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 »

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

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 »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Sustainability

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 »

Posted in Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain

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 »

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

In the News: December 16, 2013

These Companies Want More Government Regulation December 11, Huffington Post A group of companies has joined together for an unlikely purpose-to lobby for more government regulation.  Read about the industries and the law they want changed… Component Manufacturer Addresses Safety more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: December 2, 2013

Consumer Safety Chief Leaves a Small Agency with Bigger Powers November 29, New York Times November 29 marked the end of Chairman Inez Tenenbaum’s term with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Read an assessment of her term, controversies surrounding her more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: November 18, 2013

Expanding What It Means to Be a Supply Chain Leader November 13, EBN On-line Recently 250 companies were evaluated on their supply chain and supply chain operations.  Read the companies who came out on top and what put them there… more »

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

In the News: October 28, 2013

SGS Urges Hazardous Chemical Test at Start of Supply Chain October 22, Fibre 2 Fashion The textile and footwear industry has a multi tiered supply chain, and uses many chemicals during the manufacturing process. Learn about a solution that could more »

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