Category: Supply Chain

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 »

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In the News: September 3, 2013

CPSC’s Attack On Corporate CEO More Dangerous Than Rare Earth Magnets? August 28, Forbes The controversy surrounding buckyballs and other high powered magnets has been raging for more than a year now.  Read about the concerns that some prominent product more »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Home, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: August 26, 2013

Consumer Protection Policy Planned for Ghana August 21, Ghana Web The Government of Ghana has realized that consumer products are entering the stream of commerce that are not properly labeled and can cause harm to consumers in the country.  Read more »

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In the News: August 19, 2013

Understanding Food Recalls: The Recall Process Explained August 12, Food Safety News In the past 12 months, there have been more than 600 food recalls in the United States and Canada.  Understand the regulatory agencies involved, recall classifications, and the more »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: August 12, 2013

UL Inaugurates New Product Testing Facility in Gurgaon August 5, Web Newswire Product safety activity in India continues to expand.  Read about UL’s newest testing facility, and how that may impact product safety testing in India… Editorial:  Kanebo and Consumer more »

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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 »

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In The News: July 29, 2013

3 Ways to Manage a Global Supply Chain July 22, Forbes Taking a business to the global level requires many changes internally and externally.  Don’t forget about the supply chain; these recommendations will help you with a smooth transition… Blog:  more »

Posted in Children's Products, Food Safety, Global Developments, Product Liability, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain

In the News: July 15, 2013

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 »

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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 »

Posted in Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability