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 help track and understand what chemicals are used during the manufacturing process…

Sindh Government asked to Protect Consumer Rights
October 23, Express Tribune
Food Safety and quality control are issues that cause concern around the globe.  Read about the concerns in Pakistan, and what the government is trying to do…

Interview: How New Product Rules will Improve Safety for Consumers
October 17, European Parliament News
European Parliament adopted two new reports on October 17 related to product safety.  Read about the new rules and how they may impact Europe and beyond…

Blog:  The Tile Shop: Poisoned Tile, Bad Actors, Unsustainable Margins, and a Stock Ready to Crack
October 21, Seeking Alpha
Reputation is important to any company.  Read about one company’s alleged actions and product safety violations are harming their reputation and potentially their stock price…

Legal Risk Management: What Every Manufacturer Should Do Now
October 17, Manufacturing.net
Good risk management could be the determining factor about whether your company can survive a major crisis.  Read some basic risk management recommendations and how they can protect your company during a crisis…

Blog:  10 Steps to Developing an Industry Sustainability Program
October 23, Greenbiz.com
Industry collaboration is a developing trend in corporate sustainability programs.  Read steps your company can take to work with your partners to develop a successful program…

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