US Claims Dr. Reddy’s Broke Safety Packaging Rules for 4 years August 28, In-Pharma The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking civil penalties from Dr. Reddy’s alleging that the company violated the Poison Prevention Packaging Act for four years. Read more »
Category: Chemical Hazards
In the News: August 25, 2014
China’s Toy Safety Drive Pays Off August 16, People’s Daily In 2008, toxic toys produced in China prompted recalls and called into question the manufacturing processes used in the country. Read about a new toy standard recently put in place more »
In the News: August 18, 2014
The Effect of Product Liability Litigation on CPSC Regulatory Compliance August 12, Claims Journal Regulatory compliance and defending a product liability lawsuit can create a conflict for companies. Read why these two business activities may require delicate navigation… 4 Keys more »
In the News: August 11, 2014
Zen Magnets Vows to Fight CPSC August 5, Reuters The recent high profile settlements with the CPSC involving magnets have not closed the book on the magnet controversy and warning labels. Read about another magnet company vowing to take the more »
In the News: July 28, 2014
Government Proposes Changes in BIS to Ensure Product Quality, Withdrawal of Substandard Goods July 22, Economic Times The Indian government has proposed major changes to consumer protection laws in the country. Read about the changes and the impact it could more »
In the News: July 14, 2014
Phthalates given a Reprieve by the EU — Surprisingly, given European Devotion to the Precautionary Principle July 2, American Council on Science and Health The EU Commission recently voted down a Danish proposal to ban four phthalates. Read about the more »
In the News: June 30, 2014
Highlights from ACI’s 2014 Consumer Products Regulatory & Litigation Program June 17, Lexology The American Conference Institute recently held a consumer product regulatory conference in Chicago. Read some of the key takeaways from a former CPSC General Counsel here… New more »
In the News: June 23, 2014
General Motors: Grapples with Safety Crisis June 17, 4-Traders The General Motors safety issues continue to mount as the company issued new recalls last week. Read a detailed timeline of what has happened this year and where the company stands more »
In the News: June 16, 2014
France Urges ‘Quick Action’ on Endocrine Disruptors June 11, EurActiv Chemicals used in everyday products can contain endocrine disruptors. Read about the concerns expressed in France and what the country is trying to do with these chemicals… Landmark Ruling on more »
In the News: May 26, 2014
Minnesota Bans Anti-Bacterial Chemical from Soaps May 19, Houston Chronicle Beginning in 2017, the chemical Triclosan will not be allowed in soap under a new law recently signed by the Governor of Minnesota. Read about the law and what implications more »
