Month: June 2013

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