In the News: November 18, 2013

Expanding What It Means to Be a Supply Chain Leader
November 13, EBN On-line
Recently 250 companies were evaluated on their supply chain and supply chain operations.  Read the companies who came out on top and what put them there…

New Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Proposal Would Reverse 39 Year Precedent by Making Voluntary Recall Agreements Legally Binding on Companies
November 13, National Law Review
The CPSC held a hearing last week that has raised some questions about recall agreements with the agency.  Learn about the controversial proposal and what impact it could have on your company…

Blog:  Liability Looms for Generic Drug Safety Labeling Changes
November 11, Pharmexec.com
The FDA is a proposing a rule that will allow generic drug manufacturers to alter safety warnings before the brand name product does.  Read what this might do to patient understanding of the warnings and the impact it could have on the brand named manufacturer…

Integrating Sustainability ‘Biggest Challenge for Business’
November 13, Environmental Leader
A recent survey indicates that only 1 in 5 businesses have fully integrated sustainability into their operations.  Read some of the challenges the companies face…

New Rating System for Organic and Eco-Friendly Toys from EcoToys
November 13, Digital Journal
Chemical hazards are everywhere, but attention can be focused on children’s products and toys.  Learn about a new rating system that will examine the chemicals and materials used in children’s toys…

Toyota Will Weather Safety Concerns
November 17, Seeking Alpha
It recently became news that three Toyota models failed a crash test administered by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which exceeds government standards.  Read what happened, and why Toyota will likely weather the storm…

 

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