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 »
Category: Innovation
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 8, 2014
Product Safety Law Needed, Expert says September 3, ECNS A chief engineer with China’s General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has said that China needs to pass a product safety law. Read about the effort to pass a more »
In the News: August 4, 2014
Consumer Body Crackdown on Dodgy Goods July 29, Business World Ireland’s National Consumer Agency investigated nearly 500 product complaints last year according to a recently released agency annual report. Read an overview of the report and what the agency has 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 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 »
