Albany County’s “Safe Toys” Legislation on Hold Pending Court Proceeding – New York
June 5, 2015, National Law Review
Albany County’s ‘Toxic Free Toys Act’ raises concerns on numerous issues, particularly with respect to provisions in the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The author argues that such local ordinances create regulatory confusion and that product safety regulation is best left to the federal government and, in some cases, to state governments.
Congressional Hearings on CPSC Rule Making for ROVs
May 19, 2015, C-Span
Energy Subcommittee questions safety leaders and advocates on the effectiveness of regulations and voluntary standards for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV). In addition to hearing from CPSC Commissioners, the oversight committee also heard from a safety consultants, parent, industry spokesman, and regulatory attorney on legislation that would pause CPSC rulemaking pending the completion of a NSF study.
Food Giant Nestle Caught In Food Safety Storm In India
June 4, 2015, Forbes
India’s government has complained to a consumer grievance redressal authority that the company was engaged in ‘unfair trade practices’ in the sale of Maggi, a popular noodle, due to the fact that “unacceptable levels of lead had been found during initial tests.” Company responds that lead content was within food regulator-specified limits in nearly 1,000 samples.
EU Draft NPEO Ban in Textiles
June 3, 2015, 4-Traders.com
The EU Commission has drafted an amendment to REACH Regulation EC 1907/2006 to ban textiles containing more than .01% of the chemical Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylates from being sold within the EU. Adds to current restrictions allowing “any residual amount of NPEO” which may be used as detergents, emulsifier, and sulfactants.
Takata Air Bag Recall Congressional Hearings
June 2, 2015, C-SPAN
Takata and NHTSA testimony under glare of Congressional inquiry into how the airbag recall got to the point where it is the largest product recall in history.
Talent Drought Threatening Today’s Supply Chains
May 27, 2015, Supply and Demand Change Executive
A 2015 Supply Chain Survey from Deloitte concludes that only 45% of supply chain and 40% of procurement executives at US. Based global companies are extremely or very confident that their supply chain organizations have the competencies they need today.
NRC hosts inaugural Sustainable Materials Summit
June 2, 2015, Recycling Today
National Recycling Center summit looks at challenges facing sustainable material management professionals. Seek ways to connect sustainable strategies with businesses and product designers and local and state policy makers for discussions on full life cycle impacts and opportunities.
Clean Label: A Supply Perspective
December 30, 2014, Nutrition Business Journal
A pharmaceutical executives shares insight into a new movement with varying definition at every link of any company’s supply chain. It emphasizes accuracy and transparency over insufficient or inadequate information.
ICPHSO To Hold Spring Symposium at TRU Headquarters
June 1, 2015, ICPHSO
Group’s regional symposium held this year in Wayne, N.J. on June 18, will focus on keeping the toy and children’s products supply chain and other safety professionals current with best practices. Product design changes and warning labels in U.S., Canada, and EU among topics, while CPSC Chairman Kaye will keynote event.
By The Numbers: Manufacturing’s Reputation For Sustainability
June 3, 2015, Manufacturering.net
Study shows manufacturing ranked “dead last” after such segments as agriculature, energy, food and beverage, health care, pharmaceuticals and consumer staples. Most surveyed feel businesses likely to address environmental or social issues only when there is related economic impact.
