Stricter EU and US Toy Safety Regulations and Requirements Lead to Increased Surveillance
September 11, 4-Traders
Toy safety regulations have resulted in stricter standards and higher recall rates than 10 years ago. Read a summary of recent recall rates and regulations that impact toy safety here…
5 Things Consumers Should Know About Dangerous Products
September 10, U.S. News
Recent announcements by the Consumer Product Safety Commission urge consumers to be vigilant about safety and recalled products. Read five steps to avoid recall fatigue…
G.M.’s Board Is Seen as Slow in Reacting to Safety Crisis
September 7, New York Times
After the U.S. bailout of General Motors, the board was expected to take a new approach to what was happening at the company. Read an article that discusses the board and where they missed the mark on safety…
Technology an Underused Tool in Emerging Market Supply Chains, Finds New Accenture Study
September 10, Reuters
In a recent study of 1000 global companies, less than half extensively use technology in their emerging markets supply chain. Read about the study, and how technology can improve efficiency in your supply chain here…
New Safety Rules Weighed for Magnets
September 10, New York Times
On September 10, the CPSC Commissioners received a briefing on a final rule to address certain magnets. Read about the briefing and the proposed rule here…
Trade Deal could Benefit Maine
September 5, Portland Press Herald
The United States and the European Union are currently negotiating a trade agreement known as TTIP which could have broad implications for industries impacted by product safety regulations. Read what one state could gain as the debate surrounding the negotiations here…
