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
May 28, Fibre2fashion
In April, the EU passed legislation that will put additional safe guards in place for products coming into member states.  Read a brief summary of the legislation and how it will impact companies that import products to the EU…

California Bill Seeks to Expand Liability on Manufacturers for Defective Products that do not Place the Consumer’s Health and Safety at Risk
May 16, Lexology
California could be making changes to the requirements a plaintiff must show in a product liability case.  Read about the proposed legislation and the impact it could have on product liability litigation in California…

New CPSC Recall Progress Report Template Emphasizes Social Media
May 27, Mondaq
When a company is engaged in a product recall, they provide reports to the CPSC on the progress.  Read some changes to the reporting template and how these changes could change the data you collect during a product recall…

New Zealand Overhauls Food Safety Laws
May 29, Food Safety News
Last week, New Zealand’s Parliament passed sweeping changes to food safety laws that will greatly increase regulatory authority over food.  Read about the new regulations and what they are designed to accomplish…

9 Tips for Writing Your Sustainability Story
May 29, Environmental Leader
Sustainable business practices can be an asset for a company.  Read 9 tips on how to tell your sustainability story in a way that will connect with your customers…

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