These Companies Want More Government Regulation December 11, Huffington Post A group of companies has joined together for an unlikely purpose-to lobby for more government regulation. Read about the industries and the law they want changed… Component Manufacturer Addresses Safety more »
Category: Chemical Hazards
In the News: December 9, 2013
Robert Adler Becomes Acting Chairman of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission December 4, Reuters With the departure of Inez Tenenbaum, Robert Adler has moved into the role of Acting Chairman at the CPSC. Read about Chairman Adler’s background and some more »
In the News: December 2, 2013
Consumer Safety Chief Leaves a Small Agency with Bigger Powers November 29, New York Times November 29 marked the end of Chairman Inez Tenenbaum’s term with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read an assessment of her term, controversies surrounding her more »
In the News: November 11, 2013
Silver Nanoparticle use spurs U.S. Consumer Database November 11, CBC News Silver nanoparticles are in many of the goods purchased everyday around the world, and research is ongoing to the impact they have on safety. Which ones? Read about a new more »
In the News: October 28, 2013
SGS Urges Hazardous Chemical Test at Start of Supply Chain October 22, Fibre 2 Fashion The textile and footwear industry has a multi tiered supply chain, and uses many chemicals during the manufacturing process. Learn about a solution that could more »
In the News: October 21, 2013
Target Unveils Sweeping Changes to Product Safety Standards October 16, Contra Costa Times A major retailer has begun a program to examine the safety of household cleaners, children’s products and cosmetics. Read about the ground breaking Sustainable Product Standard program more »
In the News: October 7, 2013
Shutdown Implications Extend to Food and Product Safety October 1, New York Times The United States Government was shut down on October 1, 2013 for the first time since the Clinton Administration. Read how the shutdown will impact the regulatory more »
In the News: September 30, 2013
Blog: Corporate Social Responsibility: What Business Owners Should Know about Product Recalls September 26, Environmental Leader If you sell a product, there is a chance that at some point in time, your company could face a product recall. Read on more »
In the News: September 23, 2013
Blog: Bipartisan Compromise will Strengthen Chemical Safety Laws September 18, The Hill The Chemical Safety Improvement Act aims to update the Toxic Substances Control Act, giving the EPA the ability to review every chemical currently in use. Learn what this more »
In The News: September 16, 2013
Blog: What You Need to Know about California’s New Consumer Products Law September 9, Green Biz Safer Consumer Products Regulations were signed into law on August 28th and go into effect on October 1, 2013. Read what your company needs more »
