Month: June 2014

In the News: June 30, 2014

Highlights from ACI’s 2014 Consumer Products Regulatory & Litigation Program June 17, Lexology The American Conference Institute recently held a consumer product regulatory conference in Chicago.  Read some of the key takeaways from a former CPSC General Counsel here… New more »

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

In the News: June 23, 2014

General Motors: Grapples with Safety Crisis June 17, 4-Traders The General Motors safety issues continue to mount as the company issued new recalls last week.  Read a detailed timeline of what has happened this year and where the company stands more »

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

In the News: June 16, 2014

France Urges ‘Quick Action’ on Endocrine Disruptors June 11, EurActiv Chemicals used in everyday products can contain endocrine disruptors.  Read about the concerns expressed in France and what the country is trying to do with these chemicals… Landmark Ruling on more »

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

In the News: June 9, 2014

The Changing Face of Product Liability around the World June 2014, Who’s Who Legal The definition of product liability is changing around the world.  Read a thorough analysis of why the nature of product liability is changing and the impact more »

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

In the News: June 2, 2014

Blog: Good riddance to Buckyballs May 28, The Hill The Buckyballs case has been controversial in some circles, but recently concluded.  Read some reflections from CPSC Commissioner Robinson in this blog post… SGS Safeguards EU Safer Products & Market Surveillance more »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Product Liability, Sustainability