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 Protection
August 4, Japan Times
A well known Japanese health care product company recently had to go through a major recall.  In one publication’s eye, they did not respond well to concerns of the consumers.  Read what can happen when a recall is perceived to have been handled poorly…

Warning Labels on Helmets Combat Injury and Liability
August 5, New York Times
Football is back.  And so is the controversy about player safety and head injuries.  Learn the different sides to the issue, and what is at the center of the debate…

Enhanced Consumer Protection in Hong Kong
July 29, Lexology
In July, Hong Kong put into effect, a new trade ordinance aimed at increasing consumer protection.  Read here about the new regulations and how they will impact business there…

Bright future for China’s Supply Chain
August 7, China Daily
Historically, low cost labor has been the backbone of China’s supply chain.  Wages are on the rise and the advantage is dissipating.  Read what manufacturers are starting to do to stay competitive…

OEHHA Agrees to Accelerate Chemical Review and Prop. 65 Listings
August 2, Lexology
As a result of litigation, California is making some changes to the process of listing chemicals under Proposition 65.  Read the details and how they will impact the listing procedures here…

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