September 23, 2009
Company News
Events & Seminars
Toy/Children's Products
Food/Drug
Private Label/Store Brand
Responsible Sourcing
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Specialized Technology Resources, Inc.
Raising the world’s expectation of product quality, safety and supply chain responsibility
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Company News
• Mark Duffy Joins STR as President of Quality Assurance Division
STR is pleased to announce that Mark A. Duffy has joined the company as President of its Quality Assurance Division, with full responsibility for all strategic and operational plans.
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Events & Seminars
• STR to Present Seminar Series on Changes in European Toy Safety Requirements
In October 2009, STR will present a series of seminars across the United States on the new European Union Toys Directive and how it will affect both manufacturers and exporters.
Event Details & Registration.
• STR to Present Seminar at PLMA Show in November
STR will present session "Robust Testing: Helping Retailers Innovate and Create Store Brands that Rival the National Brands and Inspire Consumer Loyalty." Read more.
• STR's Dr. Bonhoff to Speak at AAFA Seminar in India
STR's Dr. Anne Bonhoff will be a panelist at American Apparel & Footwear Association's seminar on International Product Safety & Restricted Substances on understanding, testing, and implementing a chemical management program.
Event Details & Registration.
• STR India Organized Training Programs on Health & Safety & C-TPAT
STR India organized two half-day sessions in response to market interest on Health & Safety & C-TPAT. ... [Full Article]
• STR India Presented Awareness Session on 'WRAP Certification'
STR India, in association with WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) organized a half-day session on WRAP Certification on September 19, 2009 in Bangalore, India.... [Full Article]
Toy/Children's Products
• TIA's TSCP to Launch for Participants on October 1
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• The U.S. CPSC Issues Final Rule on Materials Exempted from CPSIA Lead Testing
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• New York’s Albany and Schenectady Counties Enact BPA Bans
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Food/Drug
• Tracking Programs Can Prevent or Minimize Recalls, Ensure Food Safety
In the latest issue of Food Quality, STR's Gerald Kelly details how a company can build traceability into its products to prevent or minimize recalls, keep consumers safer, and maintain brand reputation. Read more.
• New Legislation Could Raise Stakes for Restaurants
The Food Safety Enhancement Act could result in stricter regulations, expanded record-keeping requirements, new legal responsibilities, and major fines for restaurants. Read more.
• Canada Launches C$75 Million Food Safety System Overhaul
In response to a deadly listeria contamination in 2008, the Canadian government has pledged C$75 million to implement various measures to improve food safety. Read more.
Private Label/Store Brand
• Consumer Reports Validates Quality of Store Brands
Store brands are just as good, or better, than national brands according to Consumer Reports, which conducted comparative blind tests and surveyed shoppers on their satisfaction with the quality of store brand products. Read more.
Responsible Sourcing
• U.S. Labor Department Adds Hundreds of Wage Inspectors Nationwide
President Obama has earmarked $30 million in his budget for the U.S. Department of Labor to hire an additional 288 front-line wage inspectors nationwide. Read more.
• U.S. Labor Department Releases List of Goods Allegedly Made by Forced Child Labor
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• New Online Resource on Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management
A new website has been launched for companies that are road testing The Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management, which is being developed by International Business Leaders Forum, International Finance Corporation and the UN Global Compact. Read more.
• Guide to Help Businesses Improve Travel-Related CSR Metrics
The National Business Travel Association has released a new guide to help companies establish travel-related Corporate Social Responsibility metrics. Read more.
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