In the News: November 11, 2013

Silver Nanoparticle use spurs U.S. Consumer Database
November 11, CBC News
Silver nanoparticles are in many of the goods purchased everyday around the world, and research is ongoing to the impact they have on safety.  Which ones?  Read about a new database that captures products that contain the material…

Intertek’s Joseph Mohorovic Nominated by President Obama to Serve as Commissioner of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission
November 7, Reuters
2013 has brought many changes to the leadership of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Here is the latest nominee and some of his background in product safety…

Hot Topics in Procurement and Supply Chain in Taiwan
November 5, Examiner.com
The supply chain field is becoming more complex, and more professional.  Read these hot topics in supply chain management in Taiwan…

In a Resurgent Market, Supply Chain Is Key
November 6, Business 2 Community
Many manufacturers order supplies as close to production time as possible, which makes the margin for error in production small.  Learn how you can maximize information to make sure your supply chain is operating at its optimum level…

It’s Wise To Be Proactive: Learn About New Food Safety Regulations Now
November 4, Manufacturing.net
The Food Safety Modernization Act is beginning the implementation stage.  Read about some of the proposed rules, and what food manufacturers should be aware of prior to the finalization of the new food safety rules…

Buckyball Recall Stirs a Wider Legal Campaign
October 31, New York Times
The Administrative law action against Maxfield & Oberton, and Craig Zucker, its founder, is proceeding.  Read the status of the action, and the potentially troubling impact it is having in the consumer product manufacturing community…

 

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