Laundry Detergent Pods a Serious Poisoning Risk in Children November 10, 2014, Pediatrics New Pediatrics study urges parent and caregiver awareness on safe storage and handling. National Poison Data System shows over 17,000 children under 6 exposed to chemicals in more »
Category: Chemical Hazards
In the News: November 10, 2014
Williams-Sonoma Settles Claims with CPSC Over Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades October 30, 2014, New York Times The company “knowingly failed” to report a hazardous product according to the CPSC which levied a $700,000 penalty. Last year, the retailer agreed more »
In the News: November 3, 2014
Baja and One World Technologies Agree to $4.3 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Minibikes and Go-Carts October 28, 2014, Reuters Largest-ever civil penalty levied by agency. CPSC charges minibike company with failure to report more »
In the News: October 27, 2014
Privacy complaints in Australia jump by 183% in FY14 October 23, 2014, Computerworld Complaints rose following publicity about Privacy Act amendments. Noteworthy: ACCC data breach in April 2014 after the addresses of subscribers to some of the agency’s product recall more »
In the News: October 20, 2014
China focus on textile and apparel industry restrictions Oct. 16, 2014, just-style Tightening of government requirements anticipated. Country’s Textile and Apparel Council report cites product safety, environment, and human resource analysis and recommends ending use of 68 dyes and finishing more »
In the News: October 13, 2014
SCHOOL PLAY: Developing own plans for playground safety October 9, 2014, Katu.com Oregon districts set own guidelines for checks of equipment. Two Washington state districts have removed swings. HOUSE MEMBERS: Time for CPSC rule making on window covering cords October more »
In the News: October 6, 2014
Last Maker of Strong Magnets Deemed Hazard to Children Fights Safety Ban Oct. 2, 2014, New York Times Lonely battle waged by Zen Magnets owner. “Many hurt emotionally,” says new CPSC head, citing horrible injuries to children from high powered more »
In the News: September 29, 2014
Safety standards overhaul backed by coroner after dad dies in faulty fridge blaze September 26, The Mirror UK jail time and fines for manufacturers of faulty electrical equipment are urged by local official. Firm had been warned earlier about potential more »
In the News: September 22, 2014
ACCC takes action against Woolworths over product safety September 18, ABC Australia The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against one of the country’s largest retailers. Read about the alleged violations and what the agency is doing about more »
In the News: September 15, 2014
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 more »
