Month: July 2013

In The News: July 29, 2013

3 Ways to Manage a Global Supply Chain July 22, Forbes Taking a business to the global level requires many changes internally and externally.  Don’t forget about the supply chain; these recommendations will help you with a smooth transition… Blog:  more »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain

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 »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Standards, Risk Assessment, Sustainability

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 »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Supply Chain, Sustainability

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 »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Standards, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

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