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Industry News - 2012
April 03, 2012 - FDA Will Not Ban Use of BPA in Food Packaging
March 30, 2012 - AAFA Releases Tenth Restricted Substances List
March 26, 2012 - UL 94 - Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials
March 22, 2012 - USDA: French BPA Ban Will Impact U.S. Exports
March 22, 2012 - Slovakia Bans Food Products Containing Toys
March 22, 2012 - EFSA Revamps Food Rules to Boost Transparency
March 22, 2012 - USDA Launches Food Safety Twitter Feeds
March 22, 2012 - FDA Releases Guidance for Salmonella Testing
March 22, 2012 - CDC Reports Rise in Imported-Food Outbreaks
March 22, 2012 - KATS Issues Safety Criteria for Children's Resin Products
March 22, 2012 - EU Extends Novelty and Cigarette Lighter Ban
March 22, 2012 - CPSC Seeks Comments for Proposed Safety Standard for Infant Swings
March 22, 2012 - CPSC Adopts Federal Standard for Portable Bed Rails
March 22, 2012 - AIJU Proposes Common Iconography for Toys
March 22, 2012 - Standards for Many Baby Products not Required
March 22, 2012 - CPSC Announces Top 10 Consumer-Reported Safety Concerns
March 22, 2012 - Indonesia Proposes SNI Requirements for Children's Fabrics
March 22, 2012 - Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products
March 22, 2012 - Cadmium Linked to Learning Problems in School Children
March 22, 2012 - ECHA Releases Study on Effect of CLP Regulation on General Public
March 22, 2012 - NY Senate Passes Bill Restricting Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
March 22, 2012 - Fairtrade Group Aims to Certify African Gold
March 22, 2012 - New Study Warns About Toxins in Jewelry
March 22, 2012 - Get Ready For Forest Footprint Disclosure
March 22, 2012 - UN Global Compact Has Expelled Over 3,000 Companies
March 22, 2012 - London 2012 Organizers To 'Get Tough' On Supply Chain
March 22, 2012 - MEPs Call for End to Child Labor in Cocoa Trade
March 13, 2012 - ECHA Proposes Chemicals for REACH SVHC Candidate List
March 05, 2012 - Changes to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations SOR/94-651
February 27, 2012 - FDA Seeks $4.5 Billion for FY 2013 Budget
February 27, 2012 - Toy Industry Association Joins The Sustainability Consortium
February 27, 2012 - FTC Seeks Public Comment on Wool Products Labeling Rules
February 27, 2012 - Deficiencies in Hair Dye Labeling
February 27, 2012 - Loyalty to Store Brands Trumps Price
February 27, 2012 - High Exposure to PFCs May Impair Children's Immunity
February 27, 2012 - Lawsuit Filed to Limit Exposure to Nanosilver in Textiles
February 27, 2012 - NGOs and Industry Differ on BPA
February 27, 2012 - Human Trafficking Updates
February 27, 2012 - Forced Child Labor Widespread in Gold, Chocolate Industries
February 27, 2012 - Companies Testing Labor & Human Rights Supply Chain Performance Indicators
February 27, 2012 - EU and U.S. Continue to Grapple with Conflict Minerals
February 16, 2012 - EU Bans Eight Chemical Substances
February 10, 2012 - UL 94 Revised January 31, 2012
February 08, 2012 - EU Extends Ban of DMFu
February 03, 2012 - U.S. Seizures of Counterfeit and Pirated Goods Rose 24 Percent during FY 2011
January 27, 2012 - UL Launches Innovative Food Safety Culture Training Curriculum
January 27, 2012 - Meat Labeling Changes Proposed
January 27, 2012 - Registry for Small Batch Children's Product Manufacturers Launched
January 27, 2012 - EC Provides Guidance on Sports Equipment versus Toys
January 27, 2012 - CPSC Reiterates Children's Sleepwear Standards, Enforcement Policy
January 27, 2012 - BPA and NPE Identified in Over 650 Household Products
January 27, 2012 - FDA to Rule on BPA Ban
January 27, 2012 - FDA Establishes Allowable Level for DEHP in Bottled Water
January 27, 2012 - Norway Proposes to Prohibit Four Hazardous Substances
January 27, 2012 - Canada Proposes Adding HBCD to Schedule 1
January 27, 2012 - CEC Approves Battery Charger Efficiency Standard
January 27, 2012 - Lead From Old U.S. Batteries Causes Environmental, Health Problems in Mexico
January 27, 2012 - Rules on Conflict Minerals Delayed
January 27, 2012 - Small and Large Companies Must Comply with Anti-Trafficking Act
January 27, 2012 - South Carolina Companies Must Check for Illegal Immigrants
January 27, 2012 - More Than One Million Children in Brazil Work
January 23, 2012 - Belgium Senate Proposes BPA Ban in Food Containers for Children
January 19, 2012 - ECHA Recommends Substances for Annex XIV of REACH Regulations
Industry News - 2011
December 20, 2011 - ECHA Updates Candidate List with Twenty New SVHC
December 16, 2011 - Countdown to New EU Food Labeling Rules Begins
December 16, 2011 - WTO Says U.S. Country-of-Origin Food Labeling Rules Violate Trade Rules
December 16, 2011 - IL Public Interest Research Group Releases 26th Annual Dangerous Toy List
December 16, 2011 - ASTM Publishes New Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
December 16, 2011 - Eco-friendly Colored Cotton Grown in India
December 16, 2011 - EU Publishes Regulation for Textile Products
December 16, 2011 - Taiwan Postpones Implementation of Mandatory Inspection for Textile Products
December 16, 2011 - Senate Committee Holds TSCA Reform Hearing
December 16, 2011 - EFSA Advises on Safety of Bisphenol A and Confirms Review of Opinion in 2012
December 16, 2011 - FJATA Briefs CPSC Chairman on New International Children's Jewelry Safety Standard
December 16, 2011 - Investor Guidance on Implementation of The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
December 16, 2011 - Trafficking In Persons
December 16, 2011 - Jewelers to Broadly Introduce Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold to U.S. Market in 2012
December 16, 2011 - BSR, LIMA Release Practical Guide for Licensees on Social and Environmental Compliance
December 16, 2011 - U.S. and EU Reach Mutual Recognition Agreement on C-TPAT/AEO
December 15, 2011 - Battery Case for Smartphone Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
November 28, 2011 - APHA Calls for Reducing Sodium in Food Supply by 75 Percent
November 28, 2011 - FDA to Test Pet Foods for Salmonella Risks
November 28, 2011 - CPSC Launches Online Reporting Tool for Businesses
November 28, 2011 - CPSC Releases 2010 Toy Related Death and Injury Report
November 28, 2011 - EU Labeling Regulations Require Fur Labeling but No Country of Origin
November 28, 2011 - FTC Requests Public Comment Under Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
November 28, 2011 - Flame Retardant Added to California Proposition 65 List
November 28, 2011 - Group Forms to Establish Standard for Lacey Act Compliance
November 28, 2011 - In Wake of U.S. Legislation, Congolese Mines Cleaning Up Act
November 28, 2011 - Consumers' Call to Promote Sustainable Forestry
November 15, 2011 - Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations Amended
November 15, 2011 - France Votes to Ban BPA in Food Contact Materials
November 11, 2011 - RAC and SEAC Propose EU Lead Restriction in Jewellery
November 10, 2011 - CPSC Issues Final Rule on Third-party Testing and Certification of Children's Products
November 09, 2011 - ASTM Approves Strict Cadmium Limits for Children's Jewelry
November 09, 2011 - Textile Outsole Rule Changes Go Into Effect December 3, 2011
October 24, 2011 - CPSC Adopts Third-party Testing and Certification Rules for Children's Products
October 24, 2011 - American's Embrace Fast Casual Dining for Quality and Reasonable Prices
October 24, 2011 - FDA Announces Retail Food Safety Action Plan
October 24, 2011 - Study: FDA Seafood Standards Flawed
October 24, 2011 - U.S. and EU to Co-Host November Toy Safety Conference
October 24, 2011 - IIHS Reports Half of Children's Booster Seats Fall Short of Ensuring Proper fit with Safety Belts
October 24, 2011 - Studies Find Recession Induced Frugal Habits Becoming More Entrenched
October 24, 2011 - California Governor Signs Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act into Law
October 24, 2011 - FDA Petitioned to Phase Out BPA Rules in Drinkware
October 24, 2011 - CA State Bill 646 Signed into Law: Establishes Obligations for Jewelry Manufacturers
October 24, 2011 - FTC Revising Jewelry Guides
October 24, 2011 - Shanghai Closes Plants Using Lead
October 24, 2011 - Maloney Proposal to Stem Human Trafficking Approved by House Committee
October 24, 2011 - Petition Seeks Ban on Use of Blood Minerals in Mobile Phones
October 24, 2011 - EU Lawmakers Block Textile Deal With Uzbekistan Over Child Labor Concerns
September 30, 2011 - ASTM Supports Voluntary Industry Cadmium Guidelines for Children's Jewelry
September 27, 2011 - California Bans Sale of Dextromethorphan to Minors
September 27, 2011 - National Restaurant Association's 17th Annual National Food Safety Education Month
September 27, 2011 - Marketing Drugs under the Guise of Supplements
September 27, 2011 - Six Additional E. Coli Strains in Ground Beef Banned
September 27, 2011 - ASTM Reworking Petite and Tall Heights for Missy Measurement Standard
September 27, 2011 - Market Opportunities for Store Brand Body Care Offerings
September 27, 2011 - Store Brands Gaining Traction, and Loyal Customers
September 27, 2011 - Scents Emitted from Laundry Contain Toxic Chemicals
September 27, 2011 - EPA to Release a List of Chemicals for Priority Review
September 27, 2011 - CPSC Gives Jewelry Makers Three Months to Set Cadmium Limits
September 27, 2011 - Massachusetts Bill Targets Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
September 27, 2011 - China Sends Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Prices Soaring in U.S.
September 27, 2011 - Labor Department Vows to Defend Legal Wage Laws for Illegal Immigrants
September 27, 2011 - U.S. Seeks to Strengthen Safety Rules for Child Farm Workers
September 08, 2011 - Illinois Governor Signs Lead Poisoning Prevention Act Reform Legislation
August 17, 2011 - FDA Seeks Comment on Fees Set for Re-inspections
August 17, 2011 - FDA Reopens Comment Period for 'Gluten-free' Food Labeling
August 17, 2011 - EU Legislation to Clarify Food Nutritional Labeling
August 17, 2011 - EU Proposes Legislation for Specialized Foods
August 17, 2011 - National Restaurant Association Launches "Kids LiveWell" Program
August 17, 2011 - UK Toys Regulations Effective August, 19 2011
August 17, 2011 - CPSC Requests Comment on Infant/Toddler Consumer Registration
August 17, 2011 - Washington State Ecology Adopting Children's Product Reporting Law
August 17, 2011 - U.S. Congress Introduces Bills to Bolster Textiles and Apparel Growth
August 17, 2011 - Central America Apparel, Textile Imports Increase 17 Percent
August 17, 2011 - EU Extends Novelty Lighter Ban
August 17, 2011 - High Income Shoppers Choose Private Label Cosmetics
August 17, 2011 - ITC Seeks Comment for Addition of Cadmium and Compounds to TSCA
August 17, 2011 - EPA Considers BPA Toxicity Testing
August 17, 2011 - India Updates Phthalates Levels in Toys to Align with Global Requirements
August 17, 2011 - ILO Supports Ghana in Efforts to Eliminate Child Labor
August 17, 2011 - Government Teams Target Human Trafficking
August 17, 2011 - CSR Study: Companies Do Good to Correct for Bad Behavior
August 17, 2011 - Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
August 15, 2011 - President Obama Signs CPSC Authority and Discretion Act into Law
August 04, 2011 - New York Draft Bill Will Prohibit Sale of Kid's Products Containing TCEP
August 03, 2011 - U.S. DOC Reopens Request for Public Comment on U.S. / EU Regulatory Cooperation
August 02, 2011 - CPSC Adopts Third-party Testing Requirements for Phthalates in Children's Products
July 28, 2011 - Canada's Health Minister Seeks Tough Cadmium Limits in Kids Jewelry
July 26, 2011 - CPSC Approves Third-party Testing Toy Requirements
July 26, 2011 - FDA Develops Food Anti-smuggling Strategy and Dietary Ingredient
July 26, 2011 - GFSI Launches Global Markets Capacity Building Programme for Food Industry
July 26, 2011 - Codex Alimentarius Commission Clears Labeling for Biotech Foods
July 26, 2011 - California Food Handler Card Mandate in Effect
July 26, 2011 - CPSC Issues New Safety Rule for Drawstrings on Children's Clothing
July 26, 2011 - SAC Postpones GB 18401-2010
July 26, 2011 - Study Links Phthalates, BPA and Thyroid Hormone Levels in Humans
July 26, 2011 - Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 Proposes Changes to Safety Testing
July 26, 2011 - Congolese Province of Katanga Promotes 'Conflict-free' Minerals
July 26, 2011 - Fair Labor Association Revises its Workplace Code of Conduct
July 26, 2011 - Better Crafted Counterfeits Deceiving Sophisticated Shoppers
July 26, 2011 - Allegations Link U.S. Companies to Brazilian Sex Tourism
July 20, 2011 - EC Publishes Revised RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC in the Official Journal of the EU
July 20, 2011 - EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC Comes into Force July 20, 2011
July 18, 2011 - New CPSC Lead Standard of 100 ppm Effective August 14, 2011
June 27, 2011 - DOE Amends Battery Charger and Power Supply Test Procedures
June 24, 2011 - Largest human trafficking scheme ever prosecuted by US DOJ
June 23, 2011 - ECHA Adds Chemicals to REACH SVHC Candidate List
June 22, 2011 - DNA Bar Coding Reveals Fraudulent Labeling of Fish
June 22, 2011 - FDA Looking for Public Comment on Preventive Controls Against Foodborne Illness
June 22, 2011 - People Willing to Pay More for Safer Food According to Study
June 22, 2011 - Chickens Fed Roxarsone Have Higher Levels of Inorganic Arsenic
June 22, 2011 - CPSC Opens State-of-the-Art National Product Testing and Evaluation Center
June 22, 2011 - Baby Products Contain Suspected Cancer Causing Chemical
June 22, 2011 - Approximately One in 10 Toys in China is Unsafe
June 22, 2011 - Brazil's Apparel Industry Presents Challenges for Importers
June 22, 2011 - Ecotextile Labelling Guide Available Online
June 22, 2011 - Homeland Security Bill Contains Provisions on Textile and IPR Enforcement
June 22, 2011 - Scientists Say Toxic Chemicals in Environment May be Linked to Rise in Autism
June 22, 2011 - Government Adds Two Common Materials to Official Report on Carcinogens
June 22, 2011 - Hong Kong/Macau Ban Taiwan Food Imports
June 22, 2011 - Maine Legislature Passes Reform of Kid Safe Products Act of 2008
June 22, 2011 - Illinois Passes Amendments to Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
June 22, 2011 - Grocery Shoppers Continue to Embrace Private Label
June 22, 2011 - Department Stores Turning to Private Brand Fashion
June 22, 2011 - Liberia Barcodes Trees to Save Rainforests
June 22, 2011 - ANSI Releases Best Practices Report Against Global Counterfeiting
June 22, 2011 - Texas Increases Penalties for Human Trafficking
June 22, 2011 - Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Introduced
June 21, 2011 - FDA Announces New Testing and Labeling Requirements for Sunscreen
June 17, 2011 - New California and Federal Energy Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs
June 15, 2011 - European Committee for Standardization Announces Revised Standard for Toy Safety
June 02, 2011 - China Ministry of Health Bans BPA in Production of Baby Bottles
May 23, 2011 - New EU Legislation Bans the Use of Cadmium in Jewelry, Plastic Products and Brazing Sticks
May 20, 2011 - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act to Come into Force June 20, 2011
May 18, 2011 - Government Guidelines Urge Food Companies to Limit Advertising to Children
May 18, 2011 - FDA Releases Updated Seafood Guidance to Enhance Seafood Safety
May 18, 2011 - USDA Looking for Comment on Food Quality Agreement
May 18, 2011 - FDA Warns on MRSA Claims
May 18, 2011 - FDA Issues First New Rules Under Food Safety Modernization Act
May 18, 2011 - Take-Back Legislation Considered in Seven States
May 18, 2011 - Proposal to Roll Back Consumer-Product Safety Agency Authority Advances
May 18, 2011 - AAFA Releases Chinese Translation of Restricted Substances List
May 18, 2011 - French Parliament Backs Ban on Plastic Chemicals
May 18, 2011 - Study Shows Heavy Metals Contaminate Many Makeup Products
May 18, 2011 - May BPA Update
May 18, 2011 - Private Label Center-Plate Protein Fueled by Consumer Preference for Home Cooked Meals
May 18, 2011 - Diamond Mining Industry Challenges Government to Develop Communities
May 13, 2011 - EU Parliament Approves New Textile Labeling Rules for Fur and Leather
May 04, 2011 - FDA Heightens Border Enforcement Against Foods Containing Illegal or Undeclared Colors
April 25, 2011 - Human-trafficking Suit Filed Against Farm Labor Contractor by U.S. Federal Government
April 21, 2011 - EFSA Says Food Irradiation Causes No Microbiological Risks
April 21, 2011 - FDA Launches Consumer-Friendly Recall Search Engine
April 21, 2011 - Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Requirements Drafted by FDA
April 21, 2011 - Artificial Dye Safe to Eat, According to FDA Expert Panel
April 21, 2011 - Food Defense Mitigation Strategies Database Launched by FDA
April 21, 2011 - Dietary Supplements Use & Recommendations Common Among Medical Specialists
April 21, 2011 - House Subcommittee Considers Possible Revisions to CPSIA
April 21, 2011 - Doctors Recommend Rear-facing Children's Car Seats Until Age Two
April 21, 2011 - Consumer Exposure to Construction Chemicals Concerns EPA
April 21, 2011 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011
April 21, 2011 - EPA Requires Electronic Reporting of New Chemical Notices
April 21, 2011 - BPA Update
April 21, 2011 - Study Finds Direct Link Between Store Brand Awareness and Purchases
April 21, 2011 - Distributor Brands Increasing Share at the Foodservice Market
April 21, 2011 - The Dark Side of Chocolate
April 21, 2011 - Responsible Supply Chain Management Key to CSR Adherence
April 21, 2011 - U.N. Publishes Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights
April 15, 2011 - CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds
April 08, 2011 - CPSC Approves New Testing Method for Lead in Paint
March 30, 2011 - Beef Industry Develops First-Ever Best Practice Guidelines
March 29, 2011 - Amended Fur Products Labeling Act Now in Effect; Comments Requested
March 23, 2011 - Report on Counterfeit Goods Highlights Need for Brand Protection
March 23, 2011 - CPSC SaferProducts.gov Database is Live
March 23, 2011 - Bill Introduced to Strengthen Youth Helmet Standards
March 23, 2011 - FDA Sets First Public Meeting on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
March 23, 2011 - GAO Report Calls for Single Food Safety Agency
March 23, 2011 - Rapid Tracing to Help Prevent Foodborne Illness
March 23, 2011 - Avoiding Labeling Errors in OTC Products
March 23, 2011 - FDA Uses Next-generation Genomic Test to Source Outbreak of Foodborne Illness
March 23, 2011 - Clenbuterol Contamination Continues to Plague China's Pork Industry
March 23, 2011 - China Mulls Ban on Plastic Baby Bottles with BPA
March 23, 2011 - Update on BPA Bans
March 23, 2011 - California Technical Bulletin 117 Amended
March 23, 2011 - AATCC Approves Liquid Detergent for Testing
March 23, 2011 - Economic Slowdown Gives Rise to the Value-Conscious Shopper
March 23, 2011 - Industry Launches Sustainable Apparel Coalition
March 23, 2011 - World's First Certified Fair Trade Gold Goes on Sale
March 23, 2011 - EU Law to Address Conflict Minerals in Africa
March 18, 2011 - Authorities Advise Testing Food from Japan for Radiation
March 11, 2011 - Product Safety Database Goes Live
February 24, 2011 - Canada Restricts Phthalates in Children's Products
February 24, 2011 - CPSC to Look at Safety of Crib Bumpers
February 24, 2011 - FDA Requests Budget of $4.3 Billion
February 24, 2011 - FDA Releases First Reportable Food Registry Report
February 24, 2011 - FDA Withdraws Draft Guidance on Menu Labeling of Section 4205
February 24, 2011 - FDA Addresses Acetaminophen in Prescription Products
February 24, 2011 - Ten States Look to Ban Cadmium in Children's Products
February 24, 2011 - Controversy in Maine Over BPA
February 24, 2011 - Environmental Organization Testifies on Toxic Substances Control Act
February 24, 2011 - Massachusetts Bill to Reduce Toxic Chemicals in Common Products
February 24, 2011 - China Updates General Safety Technical Code
February 24, 2011 - Textile Industry Opposes Free Trade Agreement with Korea
February 24, 2011 - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) Effective on June 20, 2011
February 24, 2011 - Unsafe Products Banned in Australia
February 24, 2011 - U.S. Signs Agreements with Hong Kong and Australia to Improve Product Safety
February 24, 2011 - Private Label Product Introductions Doubled in 2010
February 24, 2011 - Global Growth Seen in Private Label
February 24, 2011 - Human Rights Watch Urges Governments to Press for Change
February 24, 2011 - Comment Period for Conflict Minerals Regulations Extended
February 24, 2011 - EPA to Impose New Limits on Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water
February 23, 2011 - EU Bans Six Chemical Substances
February 2, 2011 - Lead Testing Stay Extended to December 31, 2011
February 1, 2011 - China to Double Imports by 2015
January 25, 2011 - Register Now with Consumer Product Safety Database
January 20, 2011 - CPSC Approves New Crib Safety Standards
January 20, 2011 - Children’s Safe Products Act May Require Alternatives Assessments
January 20, 2011 - Food Industry to Study Shopper Behavior on Brand Websites
January 20, 2011 - FDA Takes Action Against Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements
January 20, 2011 - Food Safety Law Recap
January 20, 2011 - Canada to Implement New Phthalates Regulations
January 20, 2011 - Updates on U.S. BPA Regulations
January 20, 2011 - U.S. and Europe Working to Enhance Chemical Safety
January 20, 2011 - EPA Requires Testing of 19 Widely Used Chemicals
January 20, 2011 - Truth in Fur Labeling Act Signed into Law
January 20, 2011 - CPSC Opens First International Product Safety Office in China
January 20, 2011 - Foreign-Trade Zones Board Proposes to Amend Regulations
January 20, 2011 - Korea KC Mark Now Required for All Products
January 20, 2011 - "Green" Spending Up 18 Percent in U.K.
January 20, 2011 - Two Organizations Announce Sustainability Reporting Partnership
January 20, 2011 - Institute for Human Rights and Business Publishes "Top 10 List"
January 20, 2011 - Three New Reports on International Child and Forced Labor Released
January 19, 2011 - CPSC Lifts Stay of Enforcement for Certain Non-Children's Products
January 6, 2011 - Food Safety Bill Signed into Law
January 4, 2011 - USDA to Require Nutrition Facts Panels for 40 Meat and Poultry Products
Industry News - 2010
December 21, 2010 - ECHA Adds More Chemicals to SVHC List
December 16, 2010 - EU Bans BPA in Baby Bottles
December 16, 2010 - CPSC: Toy Safety Efforts Are Paying Off
December 16, 2010 - Codex Committee Agrees on Food Safety Draft Guidelines
December 16, 2010 - Canadian Regulation Reduces Lead Content
December 16, 2010 - EPA Accepting Comments on Alternatives Assessment Criteria
December 16, 2010 - EPA Screens 1,000 Chemicals
December 16, 2010 - EPA to Screen More Chemicals for Endocrine Disruption
December 16, 2010 - U.S. Government Study Looks at Formaldehyde in Clothing
December 16, 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Database Approved
December 16, 2010 - Antidumping Duties to Stay in Place
December 16, 2010 - Canada to Require More Efficient Incandescent Light Bulbs
December 16, 2010 - Trends in Private Label
December 16, 2010 - Global Manufacturing Landscape Shifts
December 16, 2010 - European Parliament Adopts Resolution on CSR in Trade
December 01, 2010 - Senate Passes Food Safety Legislation
November 23, 2010 - Report Raises Concerns about Safety of Imported Seafood
November 17, 2010 - Canada to Recall Children's Jewelry with High Levels of Cadmium
November 17, 2010 - CPSC Makes Recommendations on Cadmium Levels
November 17, 2010 - FDA Announces Focus on Science-Based Initiatives
November 17, 2010 - FDA Calls for Certified Food Safety Managers at Retail Food Establishments
November 17, 2010 - Food and Beverage Industry Announces New Labeling System
November 17, 2010 - BPA Easily Passes Through Skin, Study Shows
November 17, 2010 - Canada Reduces Lead in Surface Coating Limit
November 17, 2010 - Technology Could Transform Supply Chain
November 17, 2010 - FTC Proposes Revised "Green Guides" and Seeks Public Comments
November 17, 2010 - ISO 26000:2010 Standards Now Available
November 17, 2010 - Businesses Maintain Commitment to CSR
November 3, 2010 - BPA Linked to Male Fertility Problems
October 29, 2010 - Childhood Lead Exposure Still a Concern in U.S.
October 22, 2010 - Final Interpretive Rule: Interpretation of "Children's Product"
October 22, 2010 - Warning Issued on Infant Sleep Positioners
October 22, 2010 - Update on Food Safety Bill
October 22, 2010 - Food Safety Efforts Relying on Technology
October 22, 2010 - More Cities Require Inspection of Food Trucks
October 22, 2010 - Corn-Derived Sweeteners Ask FDA for Name Change
October 22, 2010 - FDA Publishes New Draft Guidance on Acidified Foods
October 22, 2010 - BPA Controversy Continues
October 22, 2010 - New Cadmium Restrictions in Europe Pending
October 22, 2010 - AAFA Publishes Seventh Restricted Substances List
October 22, 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Information Database Moves Ahead
October 22, 2010 - Mexico: Harmonization of Safety Requirements for Electric and Electronic Products
October 22, 2010 - Governance Initiative for Middle East Gulf Region Launched at UN
October 22, 2010 - CSR Report Discusses Need for Standardized Approaches
October 22, 2010 - EC to Address Corporate Responsibility in Pharmaceuticals
October 14, 2010 - Canada Declares BPA Toxic
October 07, 2010 - Final Interpretative Rule for the Definition of "Children's Product" Approved
October 04, 2010 - California Sets New Standard for Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
October 01, 2010 - USDA Moving Forward on Food Safety
September 23, 2010 - WCMA Announces Provisional Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products
September 16, 2010 - Final Rule on Children's Products Imminent
September 16, 2010 - Recall Data Available to Businesses Electronically
September 16, 2010 - TIA Publishes 2010 Update of the Toy Inventor and Designer Guide
September 16, 2010 - Food Safety Experts Disagree on Risks of Big Farms
September 16, 2010 - First Lady Calls on Restaurants to Help Combat Childhood Obesity
September 16, 2010 - New Head of Food Safety Outlines Priorities
September 16, 2010 - Federal Government Funds Research on Safety of Herbal Supplements
September 16, 2010 - Industry Representatives Address Congressional Briefing on Dietary Supplements
September 16, 2010 - Consumers Union Provides Guidance on Dietary Supplements (Multivitamins / Dietary-Supplements)
September 16, 2010 - BPA Debate Continues
September 16, 2010 - Germany Limits Chromium VI in Leather Goods
September 16, 2010 - Creating Value Through CSR
September 09, 2010 - Australia Moves Ahead with Mandatory Product Safety Reporting Requirement
September 02, 2010 - How Far Will FDA Food Labeling Requirements Extend Beyond Restaurants?
August 19, 2010 - CPSC Requests Comments on Feasibility of Lead Limit
August 19, 2010 - Updated CPSC Toy Testing Manual Provides Guidance for Manufacturers
August 19, 2010 - New Lead Paint Testing Standard for Children's Products
August 19, 2010 - U.S. Senate to Vote on Food Safety Bill
August 19, 2010 - San Francisco Restaurants May Have to Offer Healthier Kids' Meals
August 19, 2010 - European Commission Urges Collaborative Approach on BPA
August 19, 2010 - Customs Reform Legislation Introduced in the Senate
August 19, 2010 - Proposed Law Aims to Improve Safety of Cosmetics
August 19, 2010 - Call for Ban on Triclosan in Response to Studies
August 19, 2010 - The Future of CSR
August 19, 2010 - Responsible Investors Take on Integrated Reporting
August 09, 2010 - Illinois Becomes Third State to Restrict Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
August 04, 2010 - Seizure of Counterfeit Goods Highlights Need for Brand Protection
July 22, 2010 - CPSC's New Mandatory Standards for Cribs Would Ban Drop Sides
July 22, 2010 - Deadline Approaching to Submit Comments on CPSC Proposed Rules
July 22, 2010 - FDA Seeks Comment on Menu Labeling Requirements
July 22, 2010 - Canadian Bottled Water Has High Levels of Bacterial Contamination
July 22, 2010 - United States to Update Food Guidelines
July 22, 2010 - Australia to Voluntarily Phase Out Baby Bottles Containing BPA
July 22, 2010 - New Federal Law Limits Formaldehyde in Composite Wood Products
July 22, 2010 - ECHA Adds More Chemicals to SVHC List
July 22, 2010 - Foreign Manufacturers Accountability Bill Moves Forward
July 22, 2010 - European Union (EU) Bans Sale of Illegally-Harvested Timber
July 22, 2010 - NGO Calls for Supply Chain Due Diligence
July 09, 2010 - International Food Safety Meeting Sets Global Melamine Limit
June 30, 2010 - FDA to Provide Comprehensive Recall Information Online
June 29, 2010 - Canada's Chemicals Management Plan Addresses 13 Potentially Harmful Chemicals
June 25, 2010 - FDA's Sunscreen Rules Moving Forward
June 23, 2010 - Bill to Ban Drop-Side Cribs
June 23, 2010 - CPSC Seeks Comments on Safety Database
June 23, 2010 - CPSC Announces Staff Changes
June 23, 2010 - Food and Beverage Manufacturers to Cut 1.5 Trillion Calories
June 23, 2010 - Dietary Supplements Investigation Leads to Congressional Recommendations
June 23, 2010 - Proposed Dietary Supplements Legislation Gives FDA More Authority and Resources
June 23, 2010 - Report Recommends FDA Adopt Risk-Based Approach to Food Safety
June 23, 2010 - European Parliament Votes for Stricter Food Labeling
June 23, 2010 - Canada to Strengthen Consumer Product Safety Laws
June 23, 2010 - International Demand for Stronger Safety Standards on Window Coverings
June 23, 2010 - Bill to Address Textile and Apparel Fraud
June 23, 2010 - ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility Moves Forward
June 23, 2010 - Restaurants in NYC to Be Graded on Food Safety
June 11, 2010 - Minnesota and Connecticut Impose Cadmium Restrictions
June 04, 2010 - Cadmium Concerns in Consumer Products Take Center Stage Again
May 20, 2010 - GRI to Announce New Sector Supplements for Sustainability Reporting
May 20, 2010 - Social Responsibility Becoming Mandatory
May 20, 2010 - Global Conference Outlines Plan to Eliminate Worst Forms of Child Labor by 2016
May 20, 2010 - Green Claims Challenged
May 20, 2010 - Legislation Proposed to Amend Toxic Substances Control Act
May 20, 2010 - Restaurant and Food Companies Commit to Reducing Sodium
May 20, 2010 - Food Industry Objects to BPA Ban in Food Safety Bill
May 20, 2010 - Ban on Toys with Kids' Meals Intended to Combat Childhood Obesity
May 20, 2010 - U.S. Recommends Food Companies Stop Marketing Unhealthy Foods to Children
May 20, 2010 - CPSC Issues Draft Proposed Rules to Clarify Testing Requirements
May 20, 2010 - CPSC's New Authority Should Streamline Import Procedures
May 20, 2010 - Amendments Proposed to CPSIA
May 04, 2010 - China Formally Bans Use of Melamine in Dairy Products
April 22, 2010 - Toy Industry Association (TIA) Places TSCP® on Hold
April 22, 2010 - USDA Seeks Comments on New Rule to Enhance Food Safety
April 22, 2010 - FDA May Place Limits on Sodium in Food
April 22, 2010 - U.S. Government Agencies Focus on Measuring Progress on Food Safety
April 22, 2010 - Faster, More Efficient E. Coli Test Developed
April 22, 2010 - New Canadian Regulations on Hazardous Products
April 22, 2010 - Australian Interim Ban on DEHP
April 22, 2010 - EPA to Investigate BPA, Consider Regulatory Actions
April 22, 2010 - States of Washington and Wisconsin Enact BPA Bans
April 22, 2010 - Denmark Imposes Temporary BPA Ban
April 22, 2010 - EFSA Hosts International Summit on BPA
April 22, 2010 - FDA to Review Safety of Antibacterial Ingredient
April 22, 2010 - Global Consumers Say Store Brands As Good As or Better than National Brands
April 22, 2010 - Supermarket Shoppers Sticking with Store Brands
April 22, 2010 - U.S. Consumers Willing to Pay More for "Environmentally Friendly" Products
April 14, 2010 - CPSIA: Recent Developments
April 01, 2010 - Survey: Consumers Prefer Socially Responsible Brands
March 25, 2010 - Health Care Bill Requires Restaurant Chains to Post Calorie Info
March 22, 2010 - CPSC Proposed Interpretative Rule: Definition of Children's Product
March 18, 2010 - CPSC Chair Calls 2010 "Year of the Consumer"
March 18, 2010 - TIA Task Group Proposes Revision to ASTM F963
March 18, 2010 - Industry Groups, Nutrition Experts Debate Health Risks of Sugars
March 18, 2010 - Predictions Highlight Concerns for Agriculture and Food Industry
March 18, 2010 - Industry Responds to Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010
March 18, 2010 - AAFA Publishes Sixth Restricted Substances List
March 18, 2010 - American and European Associations Discuss Global Harmonization of Restricted Substances
March 18, 2010 - CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalties
March 18, 2010 - Standard and Seal Established for "Natural" Home Care Products
March 18, 2010 - European Commission Extends Prohibition on DMFu
March 18, 2010 - Private Label Expected to Remain Strong After Recession
March 18, 2010 - New Directive - ErP Directive (2009/125/EC)
March 18, 2010 - ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility in Final Stages of Development
March 17, 2010 - Walmart Plans to Eliminate 20 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
March 11, 2010 - Researchers Develop Possible Alternative to BPA
March 4, 2010 - Food-borne Illnesses Cost $152B in U.S. Annually
March 3, 2010 - FDA Calls on Food Companies to Correct Labeling Violations
February 25, 2010 - American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Redesign of Common Foods to Curb Kids' Choking
February 18, 2010 - TIA to Look at Enhancements to Safety Standards
February 18, 2010 - APEC Holds Open Dialogue on Aligning Global Standards
February 18, 2010 - CSPI Cites Food Companies for Misleading Labeling
February 18, 2010 - Confusion, Concern Over Liquid Product Draft Guidance
February 18, 2010 - FDA Reconsidering Serving Sizes
February 18, 2010 - Bisphenol A – Recent Developments Regarding Safety Concerns
February 18, 2010 - New "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" Guidelines
February 18, 2010 - Poll: Private Label Sales Will Stay Strong
February 18, 2010 - Retailers Ramping Up in 2010
February 18, 2010 - Nearly 60 Companies Test New Product, Supply Chain Emissions Measuring Tools
February 18, 2010 - GE Tops List of Most Sustainable Companies
January 29, 2010 - Elisabeth Hagen Nominated as Food Safety Undersecretary
January 20, 2010 - Vietnam Adopts Technical Regulation on Toy Safety
January 20, 2010 - CPSIA Improvement Recommendations Sent to Congress
January 20, 2010 - 14 Chemical Substances of Very High Concern Added to List
January 20, 2010 - Oeko-Tex® Revises and Expands Test Criteria
January 14, 2010 - CPSC Promises Swift Action in Response to Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
Industry News Archive - 2009