Month: January 2014

In the News: January 27, 2014

Schumer Calls on Drug Makers to Add Safety Devices to Children’s Medicines Within a Year January 20, Pro Publica Threatening legislation, a United States Senator called on the pharmaceutical industry to add flow restrictors to children’s liquid medication.  Read about more »

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

In the News: January 20, 2014

Changes To California Regulation Could Impact Fire Safety January 15, Sentinel Source California recently made changes to Technical Bulletin 117, removing a test that measures the flammability of furniture when exposed to open flame sources, such as lighters, candles and more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Sustainability

In the News: January 13, 2014

Product Recalls – It Can Happen to You January 6, Retail Merchandiser Product recalls can occur to any company.  Read about recall planning, and how product recall insurance can help your company be prepared for a recall event… Federal Regulators more »

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

In the News: January 6, 2014

A Year in Review: Steps Taken to Protect the Health and Safety of Canadians December 23, Reuters The Canadian Health Minister recently outlined health and safety accomplishments in 2013.  Read about 2013 developments in product and food safety in Canada more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability