Month: September 2019

In the News: October 1, 2019

Google’s YouTube will pay $170 million to settle claims it violated child privacy laws September 4, 2019, CNBC YouTube will pay $170 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission and the New York attorney general that it earned millions by more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain

In the News: September 23, 2019

Walmart to end sales of e-cigarettes, as vaping concerns mount September 20, 2019, The New York Times Walmart said on Friday that it would stop selling e-cigarettes at its stores in the United States, dealing a new blow to the more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Risk Assessment, Uncategorized

In the News: September 16, 2019

CPSC: Commissioner Bob Adler is selected as new Vice Chair, making him Acting Chair September 15, 2019, Mintz, Levin On September 13, it was confirmed that Commissioner Bob Adler was elected Vice-Chairman of the CPSC. Because there is no permanent CPSC more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Risk Assessment

In the News: September 9, 2019

Google, YouTube To Pay $170 Million Penalty Over Collecting Kids’ Personal Info September 4, 2019, Capitol Radio NPR Google and its YouTube subsidiary will pay $170 million to settle allegations that YouTube collected personal information from children without their parents’ more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Risk Assessment

In the News: September 2, 2019

New safety feature on portable generators could save lives, Consumer Reports tests show August 28, 2019, Consumer Reports To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, some new generators feature a built-in sensor that triggers an automatic shutoff if CO more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain