Toys Lead EU in Recalls and Notifications November 20, 2014, International Supermarket News New survey shows impact of recent EU legislation cited for increased scrutiny of toy industry. Amendments and updates to EU Toy Directive challenge company compliance programs Packaging more »
Category: Sustainability
In the News: November 10, 2014
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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
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 28, 2014
Government Proposes Changes in BIS to Ensure Product Quality, Withdrawal of Substandard Goods July 22, Economic Times The Indian government has proposed major changes to consumer protection laws in the country. Read about the changes and the impact it could more »
In the News: July 21, 2014
Blog: OpenFDA Provides Ready Access to Recall Data July 16, FDA Voice The FDA has joined the CPSC in offering access to data on recalled products. Read about the new FDA release, and plans to further build out data releases more »
In the News: July 7, 2014
In Recall Blitz, G.M. Risks Its Reputation June 30, New York Times GM continues to issue recalls for their cars reaching an unprecedented 29 million vehicles the company has recalled this year. Read about the new recalls and the impact more »
In the News: June 30, 2014
Highlights from ACI’s 2014 Consumer Products Regulatory & Litigation Program June 17, Lexology The American Conference Institute recently held a consumer product regulatory conference in Chicago. Read some of the key takeaways from a former CPSC General Counsel here… New more »
