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 the restrictors and why the Senator wants to see them become standard packaging on medication…
EU Expert Group Highlights Global Best Practices for Product Traceability
January 17, 4-Traders
The European Union is about to see the introduction of new consumer safety regulations aimed at consumer products which will include traceability requirements. Read background and best practices in product traceability…
Chemtura Files Lawsuit Today Seeking to Overturn Regulation Modifying California’s Landmark Fire Safety Standard
January 16, Reuters
California’s recently changed fire safety standard has been a topic of debate. Read about a law suit aimed at overturning the new standard and why Chemtura is concerned the new standard could increase household fires…
One Million And Counting! Toys”R”Us® Announces Milestone Achievement For ‘Great Trade-In’ Event In Removing Used And Potentially Unsafe Products From The Marketplace
January 22, National Journal
Toys R Us has announced the return of their event that they say has pulled 1 million outdated or recalled products from the market. Read about the event and how it contributes to product safety…
Health Agency to Trim Excess Food Standards
January 17, China Daily
China is examining more than 4900 food standards. Read about the process and what standard could be cut or combined with others…
California’s OEHHA adds new chemical to Proposition 65 list, setting up product manufacturers/distributors as targets to eager plaintiffs’ bar
January 14, Lexology
Effective December 20, 2013 California added diisononyl phthalate (DINP) to the list of chemicals requiring a warning under Proposition 65. Read about the chemical often found in soft plastics and vinyl and the implications of adding the chemical to list…
