Federal Agencies Focus on Multinational Product Safety Enforcement The Obama administration has followed through on its efforts to expand and strengthen international cooporation on product safety issues. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
Australia - Mandatory Reporting Triggers Recalls The ACCC has released figures on the new mandatory reporting requirements of the Australian Consumer Law, with a total of 911 mandatory reports being made during the first six months of 2011. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
China Implements New Laws in Foreign-Related Products Liability Cases The new laws will likely lead to increased litigation and compensation awarded to plaintiffs. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
New Product Safety Act in South Korea Broadens Recall Authority Over All Consumer Products The Product Safety Framework Act was passed by the Korean National Assembly in 2010 and became law in the Republic of Korea on February 5, 2011. Read more about this in our newsletter . . . Massive Fines From the CPSC for Not Following the Rules This brings to question how such things ever happen to manufacturing companies, importers and retail chains, and whether there is anyone in place to ensure their products comply with mandatory requirements. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
Demand for Product Liability Insurance Sees a Surge in India Rising consumer court costs, burgeoning litigation costs and increasing awareness among companies about the risks inherent in their business operations has resulted in increased demand for product liability insurance. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
New Proposed Safety Standards in Hong Kong The Government has proposed the adoption of the latest safety standards promulgated by the relevant standards institutions for toys and eight types of children's products designated under the Toys and Childrens Products Safety Ordinance . . . Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
ECADA Reforms CPSIA On August 5, 2011 President Obama signed into law the Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 that reforms the CPSIA of 2008 to provide the CPSC with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consimer product safety laws and for other purposes.. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
New RoHS Directive Increases Obligations on Manufacturers and Suppliers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment As of January 2, 2013 manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic will see their obligations increased courtesy of the new RoHS DIrective. Read more about this in our newsletter . . .
