In the News: September 8, 2014

Product Safety Law Needed, Expert says
September 3, ECNS
A chief engineer with China’s General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has said that China needs to pass a product safety law.  Read about the effort to pass a law that stresses product safety at the production level here…

CPSC may Ban Tiny Magnets that Killed a Child
September 3, USA Today
The Buckyballs case has settled and the CPSC has taken the next step by releasing a proposed rule to ban certain magnets.  Read about the rule and what the led the agency to take this action…

Product Safety: Don’t Wait
August 29, PPAI Publications
CPSIA has impacted many different industries since the law went into effect. Read how one association communicates with its member companies about the importance of product safety…

New CPSC Chair to Require “Clear Safety Justifications” for Rule Changes
August 28, Lexology
In a recent press briefing outlining his priorities, CPSC Chairman Eliot Kaye discussed how he will approach the job.  Read about what it will take to change a rule here…

Using Technology to Aid Regulatory Compliance
September 4, Pharmbiz
In India, companies are facing rising regulatory reporting requirements.  Read why companies who continue to document processes on paper are putting themselves at risk…

Blog: Is Apple’s Supply Chain a Risk to the Company?
September 3, Motley Fool
Apple is set to announce some new products, but delivery may be delayed.  Read about some supply chain risks that are impacting Apple and could impact your supply chain too…

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