Laws and Regulations
September 9, 2011
Can any one person successfully navigate the constantly evolving state and federal product safety and compliance regulations for your organization?
September 8, 2011
A webinar designed to help manufacturers understand and prepare for the ramifications of the new Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) will be presented at 12:00 p.m. CDT on September 14, 2011, by SafetyCall International, an industry leader in adverse event management and post-market surveillance services for industry.
The webinar, "How the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act WILL Affect Your Business," will explore the wide reaching impact of the CCPSA as it relates to manufacturer responsibilities for mandatory adverse event reporting, and how it impacts both Canadian and U.S. reported adverse events.
August 31, 2011
The California state Senate voted Tuesday to ban bisphenol A, also known as BPA, from baby bottles and sippy cups sold statewide.
The Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act heads back to the state Assembly for a vote on Senate amendments later this year.
"Today's action by the Senate is further proof that the interests of California's children can have a voice in Sacramento," said Renee Sharp, head of the nonprofit Environmental Working Group's California office.
Martha Dina Argüello, executive director of Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, said Tuesday's vote "is part of reasserting California's leadership on environmental health protections."
August 26, 2011
As I follow up on the many conversations that were started at the recent PPAI North American Leadership Conference and the PPAI Product Safety Summit, my belief that the rate of change in our industry is accelerating continues to be confirmed.
August 15, 2011
On Friday, President Obama signed H.R. 2715 into law, which amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). Introduced by Rep. Mary Bono Mack, the bill was passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives on August 1.
August 12, 2011
This week, I attended the PPAI North American Leadership Conference and inaugural PPAI Product Safety Summit, where it became evident the promotional products industry has arrived at a critical industry tipping point.
August 11, 2011
Product Safety Summit co-chairs Gene Geiger and Rick Brenner spoke with Promo Marketing about yesterday's event and product safety laws in this podcast.
August 5, 2011
A quick look at CPSIA reform, the lead limit change, and the upcoming Product Safety Summit.
August 4, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to require manufacturers to perform third-party testing for phthalates in children's toys and care articles, to make sure they meet phthalate limits set by the federal government.
Used as plastic softeners, phthalates might pose long-term risks to the development of the reproductive system and endocrine functions that regulate metabolism and hormone activity. Phthalates have been found in household and children's items such as soft-plastic toys and baby lotions.
Manufacturers now have until December 31, 2011 to comply with the third-party testing rule.
August 2, 2011
Late Monday, the Senate approved a bill that would give the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) more authority and discretion in enforcing laws such as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
