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The article focuses on fines and compliance agreements implemented by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) concerning the product recall and safety. Information regarding a rundown of notices for litigation, settlements, and law enforcement actions by the CPSC, are included. Comments from Nancy Nord, former commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, are also offered.

The article reports that consumer group Choice used Takata airbag recall as an example to highlight the need for stronger product safety laws.

The article reports on the European Commission and the Food Safety Authority of Iceland certification and approval received by natural astaxanthin producer Algalif on it's product talíf Astaxanthin.

The article examines consumer protection laws in China which become effective on March 15, 2104. Provisions of the laws on product returns, data protection and class actions by consumers are discussed. Concerns among international business enterprises operating in China that the laws will be more strictly enforced against them than Chinese companies are discussed.

The author reflects upon the impact of regulations related to quality standards on the development of new products. He mentions about the dispute which takes place between the Code Review Council and the International Code Council (ICC) related to their regulations related and comments on the impact of product safety regulations which hinder innovations. He stresses that regulations related to light emitting diodes (LED) should not hamper innovations and increase its cost of production.

An interview with Inez Tenenbaum, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) chairman, is presented. Tenenbaum notes that the mandate of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) that the children's product standards shift from voluntary to mandatory. She points out that the Congress authorized CPSC to utilize the existing voluntary standards for the establishment of federal safety standards. She believes that standards help save lives.

The article reports on government regulations disallowing the use of lead in the production of children's eyeglass cases and accessories in the U.S., under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. It notes that products such as cases, chains, goggles, and other accessories sod to children 12 years old and younger are covered by the regulations. The effects of lead poisoning on children and adults are highlighted. Efforts of The Vision Council to promote awareness of the regulations to members and non-members are mentioned.

The article offers advice to retailers on maintaining compliance with changing product safety standards. Information on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) are presented. Some actions retailers should consider to ensure that the children's products they sell do not violate lead content standards are discussed.

The article focuses on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in the U.S. The provisions of the CPSIA are discussed with clarifications on two items in a preliminary Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Question and Answer document. The three sets of proposals from the CPSC are presented along with the challenges of compliance.

The article discusses the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) which was implemented in response to consumer complaint arising from the increasing number of telemarketing calls in the U.S. It mentions that TCPA prohibits making nontelemarketing and important informations such as fraud alerts, data breaches and flight delays. It also notes on the court decision depicting the conflicting reason and rhyme of the members of the collection industry to the telemarketing.

The article focuses on the development of a National Agricultural Health and Food Control Programme (NAHFCP) to enhance domestic export thrust in Barbados. It mentions that the modernization of Agricultural Health and Food Control System (AHFCS) will ensure that local or imported products are safe to consume and inputs are of good quality. It outlines import requirements by the European Union (EU) and the U.S. It also outlines shortcomings of the AHFCS.

The article offers information on the new rules under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. As mentioned, several categories of requirement in the proposed rules includes the product packaging, advertisement, reporting of the safety incidents, maintaining records and providing product safety information. A schedule for information sessions on the new rules in various regions of Canada is also presented.

The article recommends some necessary changes on consumer law in New Zealand in order to align it with consumer law in Australia. One recommendation is to give regulators the authority to issue substantiation notices that require companies to produce information to support their product claims. Another recommendation is to restrict unfair terms in consumer contracts. Other suggestions include eliminating the auction exclusion under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA), regulating extended warranties and requiring recalls of unsafe products.

The article focuses on impact of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission child-resistant lighter standard on the child-playing match fires in the U.S. It reports that fires, mostly caused by playing lighters, and losses which include civilian deaths, injuries and property damage increased from 1980 to 1993. However, the heightened awareness of the fire problem and the implementation of public fire safety education programs contributed to the decline of child-playing lighter fires after 1994.

The article focuses on the consideration made by Health Canada for the proposed Administrative Monetary Policies Regulations, which are coming to the trading industry under the Bill C-36 before the Parliament. The proposed legislation will strengthen the federal consumer product regime and replace the old compliance procedures with Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). A chart is also presented that lists the level of violation and penalty for non-profit and commercial clients.

The article reports on the relaunch of the Maggi noodles brand by food company Nestle India Ltd. in India following a product recall and ban in the country. It mentions the need for the company to carry out damage control and increase spending on marketing to address a drop in revenues, the ban of the noodles brand by the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2015 due to concerns over metal lead content and data on the advertising (ad) spending of the company.

The article reports on the implications of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for libraries. It states that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) interpreted CPSIA to include paper-based books in the list of regulated products. It also mentions important library books related CPSIA time-lines from August 14, 2008 to March 25, 2009, definition of terms used to describe CPSIA regulated books as well as websites with information about CPSIA.

The article offers information on the 35th National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) held on May 11 and 12, 2009 in Arkansas. The event includes discussions with lawmakers and their aides about funding for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), simplification of the e-rate, and elucidation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) concerning books. The event also featured visits to the legislators including Senator Blanche Lincoln, Senator Mark Pryor and Representative Marion Berry.

The article discusses the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 in the U.S. It mentions major provisions in the Act which include the Section 102, expanding the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certification requirements and the Section 101 of the Act of 2008 wherein the permissible levels of lead in products for children under 12 years of age is reduced. The author believes that the Act will lead to increased litigation by state attorneys general and product liability litigation.

The article discusses the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), passed by the U.S. Congress. In January 2009, CPSC voted a one-year stay for manufacturers and importers to test for high levels of lead and other toxins in children's products and certify their products meet new stringent CPSIA standards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioners's (CPSC) interpretation of the CPSIA requires that products already in inventory be tested to show compliance with the new standard.

The article reports that the enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 has been delayed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the U.S. According to a section of the law, companies should provide certification that their products comply with lead and phthalate standards. The retail industry is also concerned about testing and standards of product safety.

The article discusses key issues concerning the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which seeks to protect consumers in the U.S. from defective apparel, jewelry, games and toys. It includes an analysis of the key stipulations of the law, as well as a discussion on its role in the safety industry's efforts to curb the use of substandard industrial parts in consumer products.

The article offers a perspective from the general counsel of the American Association of Exporters and Importers concerning issues that may affect the shipping and transportation industry in the U.S. Despite the release of several government requirements like the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, the Lacey Act and 10+2, compliance and security programs have not been exempted from corporate cost reduction. The U.S. trade community has also worked with the government to address security threats to the supply chain.

A summary is presented of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), which became law on August 14, 2008 in the U.S.

The article reports on the negative reaction of retailers to the retroactivity of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. According to retailers, it will be ruinous to require the same standards on goods that were made six months or more before August 12, 2009. Importers and retailers rejects the opinion that the regulation itself is not explicit on the question of retroactivity.

The article discusses the Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations which require general conformity certificates that vouch for the safety of imported products in the U.S. It states that the Consumer Safety Protection Improvement Act (CSPIA), signed into law on August 12, 2008, affects products manufactured after November 12. It notes that the Toy Industry Association is developing an online database where companies that manufacture, import or private-label toys can upload certificates.

The article offers information on the meaning of third-party logistics (3PL) as defined in Section 235 of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety bill. The Section states that the term 3PL provider means a person who solely receives, holds or otherwise transports a consumer product in the ordinary course of business but who does not take title to the product. The product safety measure expands the authority and enforcement powers of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The article reports on the issue regarding the conflicting laws of product safety in the gift industry in the U.S. According to the author, the issue is associated with the absence of global safety protocol in place to support a global economy. In addition, the product safety laws being implemented vary from country to country and from state to state.

The article reports that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and toy testing laboratories worldwide are escalating safety standards for toys. It cites that lawmakers are resolving conflicts in the U.S. Congress bill that would fix the federal agency for toys and other items safety, Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). According to members of the National Association of Manufacturers, the greater use of labs is a confirmation of the testing demand in the legislation.

Focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-issued warning on untested cosmetic ingredients. Potential impact of the warning on consumers; Enforcement of a law concerning the safety of personal care products; Information contained in the warning issued by the FDA.

Reports on the move of the European Union to implement general product safety legislation that will affect food and feed operators in Europe. Importance of the legislation with the food poisoning scare; Schedule for the traceability standard to take effect; Overview on the effort of some companies to comply with the product safety legislation.

Reports the issuance of European Union of consumer product safety directive. Provision of producers of safety information to consumers; Definition of 'safe product' in the Directive; Basis for presuming the safety of the product.