Category: Innovation

In the News: July 1, 2013

Wal-Mart, Gap Close to Deal on Stronger Garment-Factory Safety Plan June 26, Washington Post Factory working conditions have been front and center in 2013. Some of the world’s largest retailers are coming close to an agreement to improve safety in more »

Posted in Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In The News: June 24, 2013

Cradle to Cradle System and Product Quality: An interview with William McDonough June 18, Eco-Business Cradle to Cradle is a process for managing the total quality of a product and an engine for business innovation.  Read an interview with one of more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability

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 10, 2013

Companies Could Face Hefty Fines for Violating Consumer Product Laws: Aglukkaq June 4, Toronto Sun Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced a change to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).  Read the details of how financial penalties have expanded under more »

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

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 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: April 29, 2013

Assessing Health Risks of Flame Retardants is Difficult under Federal Law, Officials Say April 22, Lexington Herald Leader Based on an old law that not been updated in decades, chemical manufacturers are able to skip safety assessments before they bring more »

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

In the News: April 22, 2013

  J&J says its Approach to Sustainability begins with the Consumer April 11, Cosmetics Design Europe.com Companies are constantly looking for innovative ways to do business in greener ways.  Read how Johnson & Johnson approaches the idea of doing business more »

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

In The News: Feb 13 – 19

EU Proposes New Product Safety Rules February 15 – The Journal of Commerce Attempts to overcome fragmented rules and product safety requirements have led to new regulations… Solar Panels In Trouble; Some Are Fire Risks And Others Are Not Meeting more »

Posted in Innovation, Product Safety Rules