Month: July 2014

In the News: July 28, 2014

Government Proposes Changes in BIS to Ensure Product Quality, Withdrawal of Substandard Goods July 22, Economic Times The Indian government has proposed major changes to consumer protection laws in the country.  Read about the changes and the impact it could more »

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

In the News: July 21, 2014

Blog:  OpenFDA Provides Ready Access to Recall Data July 16, FDA Voice The FDA has joined the CPSC in offering access to data on recalled products.  Read about the new FDA release, and plans to further build out data releases more »

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

In the News: July 14, 2014

Phthalates given a Reprieve by the EU — Surprisingly, given European Devotion to the Precautionary Principle July 2, American Council on Science and Health The EU Commission recently voted down a Danish proposal to ban four phthalates.  Read about the more »

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

In the News: July 7, 2014

In Recall Blitz, G.M. Risks Its Reputation June 30, New York Times GM continues to issue recalls for their cars reaching an unprecedented 29 million vehicles the company has recalled this year.  Read about the new recalls and the impact more »

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