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 here…

Portable Bed Rails Can Pose Safety Hazard, FDA Says
December 27, Drugs.com
Portable bed rail safety has been under examination at the Consumer Product Safety Commission for some time.  Read about the concerns, and how the Food and Drug Administration is getting involved…

Top 10 Risk Management Lessons for Middle-Market Companies
December 29, Business Insurance
Risk management is important for any organization.  Read some lessons learned about managing risk in a mid-market company…

Staples Takes Top Prize with Move to Smart Packaging
January 2, Supply Chain Brain
When ordering products on-line, customers have cited a major complaint with the products they receive.  Read about their complaint, and what one company has done to solve the problem…

Calif. Law Change Sparks Debate over use of Flame Retardants in Furniture
January 1, PBS
Flame retardants were added to upholstered furniture and other household products starting in the mid-1970s to prevent house fires.  Learn about the controversy surrounding flame retardant chemicals and what California is doing…

China Welcomes AfDB’ Leadership in Ensuring the Sustainability of Projects in Africa
December 31, All Africa
China has become one of Africa’s largest economic partners with a trade volume of over $200 billion.  Read about sustainability initiatives between China and Africa and the impact those initiatives will have on business…

 

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