Supply Chain Energy Initiatives ‘Putting Pressure’ on Suppliers August, 30 Energy Manager Today Companies are being forced to reduce their footprint through legislation, shareholder, and consumer pressure. Learn how this impacting suppliers here… Prop. 65 Talks Fail to Produce Toxic more »
Category: Sustainability
In the News: September 3, 2013
CPSC’s Attack On Corporate CEO More Dangerous Than Rare Earth Magnets? August 28, Forbes The controversy surrounding buckyballs and other high powered magnets has been raging for more than a year now. Read about the concerns that some prominent product more »
In the News: August 19, 2013
Understanding Food Recalls: The Recall Process Explained August 12, Food Safety News In the past 12 months, there have been more than 600 food recalls in the United States and Canada. Understand the regulatory agencies involved, recall classifications, and the more »
In the News: August 5, 2013
CBP Publishes Final Rule to Refuse Importation or Conditionally Release Consumer Products and Industrial Equipment Non-compliant with Energy Conservation or Labeling standards July 24, Lexology The Consumer Product Safety Commission works closely with Customs and Border Patrol to ensure that more »
In the News: July 22, 2013
Intertek opens ‘Chemical Testing SuperCenter’ in US July 17, Fibre2fashion.com CPSIA and REACH both include substantial regulations on chemicals in products. Read how one test lab is building infrastructure to help companies comply with these regulations… Product Safety Summit to more »
In the News: July 15, 2013
3 ways Sustainability is in Vogue in Fashion and Retail July 11, Greenbiz.com The fashion industry has come under fire for their practices and the environmental footprint left by manufacturing. Read what some companies are doing to change the perception… more »
In the News: July 8, 2013
Uganda: UNBS Won’t Back Down On Consumer Health, Safety July 4, All Africa Uganda has a population of 35 million, and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards is responsible for making sure that imported products are safe for their citizens. more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
