3 ways Sustainability is in Vogue in Fashion and Retail July 11, Greenbiz.com The fashion industry has come under fire for their practices and the environmental footprint left by manufacturing. Read what some companies are doing to change the perception… more »
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In the News: July 8, 2013
Uganda: UNBS Won’t Back Down On Consumer Health, Safety July 4, All Africa Uganda has a population of 35 million, and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards is responsible for making sure that imported products are safe for their citizens. more »
In the News: July 1, 2013
Wal-Mart, Gap Close to Deal on Stronger Garment-Factory Safety Plan June 26, Washington Post Factory working conditions have been front and center in 2013. Some of the world’s largest retailers are coming close to an agreement to improve safety in more »
In The News: June 24, 2013
Cradle to Cradle System and Product Quality: An interview with William McDonough June 18, Eco-Business Cradle to Cradle is a process for managing the total quality of a product and an engine for business innovation. Read an interview with one of more »
In The News: June 17, 2013
Safety Firm Bolsters Standards after 787 Battery Crisis June 12, Reuters Lithium ion batteries have had several high profile failures recently. One well known testing laboratory is changing their testing procedures to test these batteries more extensively… Comprehensive Recall Protection, more »
In the News: June 10, 2013
Companies Could Face Hefty Fines for Violating Consumer Product Laws: Aglukkaq June 4, Toronto Sun Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced a change to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Read the details of how financial penalties have expanded under more »
In the News: June 3, 2013
South Africa Moves ahead on Consumer and Service Supplier Code of Conduct May 31, Business Day South Africa’s code of conduct aims to set minimum standards for the consumer supplier and service industry in its dealings with consumers. Read how more »
In the News: May 6, 2013
For Stellar Structural Packaging, Excel at Program Management May 1, Packaging World CPSC is constantly looking at packaging and labeling across product lines. How does your company measure up in terms of a packaging process and design? Read one approach… more »
In the News: April 29, 2013
Assessing Health Risks of Flame Retardants is Difficult under Federal Law, Officials Say April 22, Lexington Herald Leader Based on an old law that not been updated in decades, chemical manufacturers are able to skip safety assessments before they bring more »
In the News: April 22, 2013
J&J says its Approach to Sustainability begins with the Consumer April 11, Cosmetics Design Europe.com Companies are constantly looking for innovative ways to do business in greener ways. Read how Johnson & Johnson approaches the idea of doing business more »
