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 »
Category: Organizational Development
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: March 24, 2014
EU Council Misses ‘Opportunity’ to Improve Product Safety March 17, The Parliament Market surveillance is critical to product safety in the European Union. Read about some of the issues with surveillance in the EU, a proposal for member states to more »
In the News: January 6, 2014
A Year in Review: Steps Taken to Protect the Health and Safety of Canadians December 23, Reuters The Canadian Health Minister recently outlined health and safety accomplishments in 2013. Read about 2013 developments in product and food safety in Canada 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 9, 2013
Supply Chain Energy Initiatives ‘Putting Pressure’ on Suppliers August, 30 Energy Manager Today Companies are being forced to reduce their footprint through legislation, shareholder, and consumer pressure. Learn how this impacting suppliers here… Prop. 65 Talks Fail to Produce Toxic more »
In the News: August 5, 2013
CBP Publishes Final Rule to Refuse Importation or Conditionally Release Consumer Products and Industrial Equipment Non-compliant with Energy Conservation or Labeling standards July 24, Lexology The Consumer Product Safety Commission works closely with Customs and Border Patrol to ensure that more »
