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 Host U.S., Canada, Mexico
July 17, Gifts and Decorative Accessories
In 2011, leaders from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico met to discuss ways the countries could align and work together in product safety.  The follow-up has been announced, and you can read the details here…

MFG.com Teams with UL to Offer Facility Audit and Product Inspection Services to Members of MFG.com
July 18, News Blaze
Sourcing product, sight unseen, can raise potential risks for manufacturers.  Learn about a new partnership between an on-line market place and UL that will take the risk out purchasing on-line…

Employing ‘Lean’ Principles for Safety and Sustainability
July 17, ReinforcedPlastics.com
“Lean” principles are aimed at taking the waste out of a company.  Read how operating a lean business will not only benefit your bottom line, but increase your company’s contribution to sustainable practices…

Explosions? Electrocution? Fatal Phone Accidents are Rarer than you think
July 16, DigitalTrends.com
Reports of harm by smart phones have been in media recently.  Are you really at risk?  Learn the truth about phone incidents, and some basic tips to prevent accidents…

IFT Launches New Global Food Traceability Center
July 15, Food Product Design
The global food supply chain is increasingly complex.  Read about a new food traceability center that aims to coordinate activity among stakeholders in the food industry…

 

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