Month: August 2013

In the News: August 26, 2013

Consumer Protection Policy Planned for Ghana August 21, Ghana Web The Government of Ghana has realized that consumer products are entering the stream of commerce that are not properly labeled and can cause harm to consumers in the country.  Read more »

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

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 »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: August 12, 2013

UL Inaugurates New Product Testing Facility in Gurgaon August 5, Web Newswire Product safety activity in India continues to expand.  Read about UL’s newest testing facility, and how that may impact product safety testing in India… Editorial:  Kanebo and Consumer more »

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

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 »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain, Sustainability