Upcoming National Fight Over Labeling as Vermont passes First GMO State Law
June 15, 2015, St. Louis Post Dispatch & CNN
Industry-backed national bill would require FDA determination if it believes it necessary to protect consumer health and safety. Under the new-“first such law in the nation”- Vermont requires that food offered for retail sale that is entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering must be labeled as such by July 2016.
Defective Goalie Mask Cage: Is There a Way to Improve the Recall System?
June 12, 2015, CBC News
Can the product recall system be redesigned? The challenge of reaching consumers with important recall notices faces every manufacturer or retailer for a variety of reasons. A case study in Canada shows why it’s hard to assure that, in today’s world of constant and instant communication, that everyone who needs to know about a recall does.
Consumer Products Specialty Group Gets Federal Award on Chemicals Program
June 10, 2015, Reuters
Recognition program aimed at identifying alternative chemistries and chemicals for use in consumer and institutional products through a labeling initiative. Consumer Specialty Products Association, whose members make products for home, lawn and garden, pets, as well as cleaning products and polishes for use throughout the home and institutions, says its program “helps increase ingredient communication transparency for users of consumer and institutional products.”
Saudi Shoura Members Push for Consumer Protection Body
June 9, 2015, Menafn Arab News
Consumer protection bureau proposed to regulate business practices and product safety. If individuals fail to alert consumers about the danger of using a specific product and direct harm is caused as a result penalties as high as three years plus financial liability would apply.
Philippine Product Safety Standard Followed
June 9, 2010, Sun-Star
Regional report that no retailer has so far violated the product standard policy set by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), according to a monitoring conducted from January to May this year. Certification scheme involves household appliances, lamps and lightning products, wiring devices, wires and cables, mechanical and construction materials, and chemical and consumer products.
Risk Assessment, Chemicals, Compliance, and Global Product Safety Issues at Saint Louis University Course
June 8, 2015, EINpresswire
Advance Product Safety Management course being held on campus Sept. 28-Oct. 2. It is the only course of its kind at the university level and carries certification and networking opportunities among peers in product safety field. Course includes an instructor panel of 16 authorities with national and international product safety credentials
Track And Trace Technology: One Cure For The Common Recall
June 12, 2015, Manufacturing.net
When appropriately used, track and trace technology significantly reduces the risk of a recall. Technology can include built-in controls to provide manufacturers with visibility into qualified suppliers and the ability to specify incoming inspection requirements.
Product Liability, Recall Covers May See Rise in Claims
June 11, 2015, Business Standard
Commercial liability policy for products and premises covers all costs that include defense costs. According to one underwriter, “with the increase in product standards, there will be an increase in these covers and also claims under these insurance policies.”
4 Ways Retailers Can Improve Supply Chain Management
June 8, 2015, PC Advisor
Retailers and suppliers are under more pressure than ever before to meet delivery deadlines. Four suggestions to stay ahead of the curve include use of tracking software, source tagging and RFID tracking, join a procurement network, and make sure marketing and supply chain are in sync.
