GM Excluded Crash Deaths from Ignition Inquiry
March 12, Washington Post
General Motors has been in the news because they allegedly delayed recalling automobiles when they knew there was a problem. Read about the failure to report, and how no matter what regulatory agency your product falls under, choosing to report a known issue will save you headaches down the road…
State Agency IDs 3 Consumer Products using Toxic Chemicals
March 14, San Francisco Chronicle
Last week, California identified three consumer products that contain harmful chemicals as identified by the State’s new Green Chemical Law. Read about the process that could lead to the California banning these products under the new law…
Food Safety Law to be Issued Soon
March 11, Gulf News
There is rising concern in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the lack of standards for food, commodities and other products. Read about proposals that have been introduced to oversee consumer markets, regulate recalls and protect the consumers…
The Supply Chain Side of Foreign Retailers Operating in India
March 13, Supply Chain Brain
Indian regulations now allow 100 percent foreign owned retailers to build infrastructure and sell products in the Country. Read about some considerations that companies will need to thoughtful of before doing business in India…
MetricStream Product Quality, Safety, and Compliance Management Solution Helps Retail and CPG Companies Mitigate Risks, and Strengthen Regulatory Compliance
March 13, Reuters
Companies are taking a holistic approach to product quality, safety and compliance across their entire supply chain. Read about a product that is assisting this effort and things you should be thinking about in your supply chain…
Toy Companies Sued for Importing Defective Products
March 6, National Law Review
Recently, the Department of Justice filed suit against four toy manufacturers for violations related to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act. Read about the law suits, and the violations alleged by the government…
