In the News: September 1, 2014

US Claims Dr. Reddy’s Broke Safety Packaging Rules for 4 years
August 28, In-Pharma
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking civil penalties from Dr. Reddy’s alleging that the company violated the Poison Prevention Packaging Act for four years.  Read the details of the case here…

Smugglers Plead Guilty for Selling Poisonous Toys to Kids
August 28, Epoch Times
The Federal Government announced the guilty plea of two individuals who imported and sold counterfeit toys that violated CPSC regulations.  Read about the New York case here…

Are Airbnb Hosts Regulated by the CPSC? Short-term Rental Properties may Require Compliance with Pool & Spa Safety Laws
August 21, Lexology
T he Consumer Product Safety Commission regulates the drains in public pools and spas.  Read how the emergence of technology and 3rd party rental web sites call into question what is a public accommodation and should be regulated by the pool and spa safety act…

Fanning the Flames with Fire Retardants
August 26, Huffington Post
In recent years, flame retardants in consumer products have become a controversial topic.  Read one view that outlines pending legislation and calls for reform at the federal level here…

Clarified: What Does a Food Recall Do?
August 25, CNN
The Food Safety Modernization Act gave the FDA authority to mandate a food recall.  Read about what happens during a food recall and how often the agency actually compels removal of products from the market…

7 Ways to Shore Up Supply Chain Security
August 28, Manufacturing.net
Your supply chain is the likely the riskiest component of your business.  Read seven tips to help you ensure a secure supply chain here…

 

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