In the News: November 4, 2013

Who is Company Doe anyway? Appeals court to consider how much to disclose when companies challenge complaints on CPSC’s online database
October 28, Lexology
Litigation is moving forward between the Consumer Product Safety Commission and “Company Doe” over a report of harm on saferproducts.gov.  Read about the status of the litigation, and why there is controversy surrounding the anonymity of “Company Doe”…

China Overhauls Consumer Laws
October 28, Daily Observer
China has overhauled product safety laws for the first time in over 20 years.  Learn about the changes, and how they may have international implications…

World’s Largest Consumer Companies Share top-of-mind Issues
October 27, Daily Mirror
KPMG and the Consumer Goods Forum recently polled 442 executives of leading consumer product companies.  Read what keeps these executives up at night and where product safety is on their list…

Product Liability Litigation on the Rise in Israel
October 31, Globes
Product liability lawsuits are on the rise in Israel, and many of these cases are against companies far outside of Israel.  Learn about the rise and litigation and what you need to know if you sell products in Israel…

TIA Goes to China
October 30, Gifts and Decorative Accessories
The Toy Industry Association traveled to China recently to present an educational seminar to local Chinese manufacturers. Read about the seminar and the other business TIA conducted while in Shanghai…

Blog: Waste into Profit: The Next Phase of the Sustainable Supply Chain
October 30, Environmental Leader
The sustainable supply chain could be an essential part of doing business in the 21st century.  Learn what one company is doing to repurpose end of life products and materials…

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