Month: October 2013

In the News: October 28, 2013

SGS Urges Hazardous Chemical Test at Start of Supply Chain October 22, Fibre 2 Fashion The textile and footwear industry has a multi tiered supply chain, and uses many chemicals during the manufacturing process. Learn about a solution that could more »

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

In the News: October 21, 2013

Target Unveils Sweeping Changes to Product Safety Standards October 16, Contra Costa Times A major retailer has begun a program to examine the safety of household cleaners, children’s products and cosmetics.  Read about the ground breaking Sustainable Product Standard program more »

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

In the News: October 14, 2013

The End of the Class-Action Carnival October 10, Bloomberg Business Week Class action law suits gained favor in the 1960’s when multiple cases were bound together handled as one.  Read about some recent developments in the United States Supreme Court more »

Posted in Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Liability, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: October 7, 2013

Shutdown Implications Extend to Food and Product Safety October 1, New York Times The United States Government was shut down on October 1, 2013 for the first time since the Clinton Administration.  Read how the shutdown will impact the regulatory more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability