Pfizer Working To Develop New Packaging For Migraine Drug Over Child Safety, Poisoning Concerns
March 17, 2023, Reuters
Pfizer Inc said it was working on a new child-proof packaging for its migraine drug, Nurtec ODT, after safety concerns led to a recall alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers should immediately secure the recalled product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Pfizer for a free child-resistant pouch to store it, the CPSC said. The CPSC defines recalls as any repair, replacement, refund or warning.
Children’s Product Recalls Reach Highest Level In Nearly A Decade
March 16, 2023, KRTV Great Falls
The number of children’s items recalled in 2022 in the U.S. topped 100 for the first time since 2013, according to Kids in Danger (KID). The organization found that 34% of all Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notices involved items used by children. Of those, 19 included lead content. Also, the number of clothing recalls doubled in 2022, from 16 in 2021 to 32. The organization noted that many recall notices are not posted on the CPSC’s social media pages and that parents rarely learn about them.
Expecting A Bad Performance Review? Here’s How To Prepare
July 7, 2022, Harvard Business Review
By preemptively taking action if you expect to receive a bad performance review, you may be able to steer a different course for yourself and avoid a foregone conclusion — or at least feel better about the outcome. The author offers six steps to take before and after your review if you know your performance has been subpar. If you still receive a negative review despite your best efforts to be proactive, it may help you realize that your skills, strengths, and interests don’t align with the needs of your current role.
Children’s Slime Toys Under Scrutiny Over Toxic Chemical
March 17, 2023, Sixth Tone
Popular slime toys for children in China were found to contain excessive amounts of a toxic chemical, drawing renewed public attention to the safety of children’s products in the country. Only 10 out of 30 crystal mud slime bestsellers sold on major Chinese e-commerce platforms met the European Union’s standards for borax contained in toys, according to a new report. The level of borax, a crystalline substance commonly used in detergents, cosmetics, and ceramic products, was seven times higher than EU standards. The report was released by Toxics-Free Corps, a Shenzhen-based nonprofit that focuses on chemical safety and public health issues.
Join CPSC’s Pool Safely Grants Webinar On Wednesday, March 22
March 13, 2023, EIN PressWire
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a 90-day solicitation for grant applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program for state, local and tribal governments. CPSC expects to award $3.5 million in 2-year grants in Fiscal Year 2023 to reduce deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas. To assist applicants, CPSC is hosting an informational webinar [password: Guest (48378 from phones)] on March 22, 2023, at 2PM ET. During the webinar CPSC staff will provide an overview of the grant program and address eligibility and components of the application.
Planning For Extreme Stress: How Will Your Team Respond During A Crisis?
March 17, 2023, Forbes
In crisis strategy, planning for the event isn’t enough. You should also plan to address the wave of emotion that will sweep your organization when stress hits. To be blunt, you’ll see sides of yourself and your team you didn’t know existed—and much of it will be negative. Stress management is complicated, since people are not only triggered by different stressors but also display different signs of stress. You might miss cues that your colleague is under extreme stress because their outward indicators differ from yours.
New Product Liability Laws Coming To EU – Update For Life Sciences Companies
March 15, 2023, JD Supra
The EU is currently overhauling its product liability laws. Prompted by the perceived risks of new technologies and a desire to make it easier for claimants to bring claims, the changes represent a major shift in the litigation landscape in the EU. As a result, businesses need to prepare for an increase in the already growing trend of EU consumer claims against life sciences manufacturers and suppliers.
CPSC Warns: Stop Using GLBSUNION And CUZMAK Digital Display Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due To Failure To Alert To Carbon Monoxide; Sold On Amazon.Com
March 16, 2023, cpsc.gov
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with the use of GLBSUNION and CUZMAK digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Carbon monoxide sensitivity tests performed by CPSC found that they failed to alert when exposed to pre-determined concentrations of carbon monoxide (400 ppm), in violation of UL 2034, a voluntary safety standard.
Shop Recalls Children’s Toy Sold To 30,000 Irish Parents Due To Risk Presented By Chemical
March 15, 2023, Kildare Live
Almost thirty thousand parents in Ireland are being asked to return a popular children’s toy due to a safety concern. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Flying Tiger Copenhagen is recalling all batches of their Skumvoks light clay mix due to a risk presented by a chemical in the product. The clays contain increased levels of boron and exposure may result in skin irritation, diarrhea or vomiting. There can also be long-term impacts on children’s health.
The Five Pillars Of New Product Development: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls
March 2017, Global Finance
To stay relevant in the competitive financial services industry, organizations need to continually innovate, or they risk dropping out of favor in the marketplace. Thanks to the continuously increasing flow of data, teams are able to focus new product development (NPD) around the personalized desires of the consumer at entirely new levels. In today’s era of digital transformation, successful NPD requires attention to five pillars. They include strategy, product, engineering, experience, and data. While slight variations are permissible and necessary across different branches of fintech, leaders can use these pillars to operate efficiently and rapidly bring products to market on schedule and on budget.
New ASTM Standard Created To Improve Protective Clothing For Healthcare Professionals
March 15, 2023, Safety & Health Practitioner
ASTM International’s personal protective clothing and equipment committee recently approved a new standard. It aims to improve the safety of protective clothing for those who come into contact with liquid drugs through new design, increased performance, improved documentation and labeling requirements. It also provides test methods for protective clothing used in preventing exposure to liquid chemotherapy and other liquid hazardous drugs.
