In the News: April 14, 2014

Senate Panel Considers Nominee to Head Safety Commission
April 9, NPR
On April 8th, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing for the nomination of the next head of the CPSC.  Listen to a clip and read some of the issues raised by Senators in the hearing…

Apple Move Highlights Commercial Pressure To Enhance Supply Chain Responsibility
April 9, Business Computing World
In an effort to increase transparency in the supply chain, Apple recently released a report that details some of their suppliers.  Read what is contained in the report and why they did it here…

Researchers Develop Technique to Measure Quantity, Risks of Engineered nanomaterials Delivered to Cells
April 9, Health Canal
The use of engineered nanomaterials is prevalent in thousands of consumer products.  Learn some of the hazards with such materials and a recent breakthrough in research to determine the impact they have on humans…

Opinion:  GM Crisis Latest Example of how Risking Lives is ‘Acceptable Business.’
April 8, USA Today
The recent GM recall has sparked debate from many different sides of the product safety community.  Read one opinion about the impact of the recall and other recent product recalls…

‘Gaps’ in Food Safety Processes
April 10, Coleraine Times
After a major food recall last year in the UK, the government commissioned a report on food safety and the integrity of the supply chain in the UK.  Read the findings and learn the impact it has on the food supply chain…

P&G Opens Largest Private Research Facility in Singapore
March 28, Channel NewsAsia
Procter and Gamble is one of the largest producers of consumer products in the world.  Read about a new presence in Singapore which has product safety and testing as one of the core components…

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