October 21, 2009
Company News
Events & Seminars
Toy/Children's Products
Food/Drug
Apparel/Textile
Consumer Products
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
• STR-R Awarded Guide 65 Accreditation
STR-Registrar, LLC recently became one of the first certification bodies in the world to be awarded ANSI ISO/IEC Guide 65 Accreditation, and will now be able to certify toy products that have met rigorous safety standards.
Read more.
• STR UK's Softlines Division to Relocate in December 2009
In December 2009, STR UK's Softlines Division will relocate to a prestigious new facility, with laboratories, and a support and training centre, at Sherwood Business Park in Nottingham.
Read more.
Events & Seminars
• STR to Present Seminar at PLMA Show in November
STR will present "Accelerate Store Brand Success: Robust Testing & Innovative Quality Assurance" on November 16, 2009 at the Private Label Manufacturer's Association (PLMA) Show in Chicago as well as exhibit in the Innovation Hall, Booth #8900 throughout the three-day show. Event Details.
• STR To Participate at AAFA Seminar & Exhibition - Moving Beyond the CPSIA
STR will participate in the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Seminar & Exhibition: Moving Beyond the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) - Federal & State Regulations, Risk Management & Retail Compliance on October 29, 2009 in New York City. Event Details.
• 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 (AAFA) seminar on International Product Safety & Restricted Substances on understanding, testing, and implementing a chemical management program. Event Details.
Toy/Children's Products
• TIA's Toy Safety Certification Program® Launched
Toy manufacturers may now apply for safety certification under the Toy Industry Association's new Toy Safety Certification Program®. Read more.
• STR Survey Seeks Your Input on TSCP®
STR is conducting a two-minute survey to learn more about how toy manufacturers and retailers are managing the new TSCP® requirements. Click on the link below to answer seven brief questions and receive a $50 coupon towards your next testing program with STR.
Survey
Food/Drug
• FDA Awards $17.5 Million in Grants to Boost Food and Feed Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded 83 grants totaling $17.5 million to state and local regulatory agencies to improve food and feed safety initiatives, with a focus on response, intervention, innovation, and prevention. Read more.
• EFSA Begins Issuing Opinions on Food Health Claims
In an attempt to determine accuracy and guide consumers in making healthy diet choices, the European Food Safety Authority evaluated the scientific evidence for health claims made in connection with over 200 food and food components products. Read more.
• New Zealand to Overhaul Food Act 1981
The New Zealand government has overhauled its "outdated" Food Act, moving to a risk-based system that will be more relevant to businesses and consumers and improve food safety standards. Read more.
Apparel/Textile
• Taiwan – New CNS Standard for Safety of Textiles
On October 6, 2009, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection (BSMI) of Taiwan announced the release of a new standard, CNS 15290:2009 "Safety of Textiles (General Requirements)" to restrict the safety requirements for general textiles.
Read more.
Consumer Products
• EPA Calls for Overhaul of Toxic Chemicals Regulation
Calling the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 inadequate to protect human health and the environment, the EPA issued new core principles to guide reform of chemical management legislation. Read more.
Private Label/Store Brand
• Strong Gains in PL Organics/Naturals Create Opportunity for Retailers
Sales of natural and organic private label products – often the highest-priced store brand options – grew significantly in the past year. Read more.
Responsible Sourcing
• 'Living Wage' Identified for Asia
Labour Behind the Label, a group that campaigns for garment workers, has calculated a single 'floor wage' as a minimum for Asian workers which would prevent countries competing at the expense of workers. Read more.
• Report Urges New Approach to Valuing Business
A new report titled "Sustainable Value" from a European research team looks in detail at how ESG (environmental, social, governance) performance impact business success. Read more.
• Sustainability and Social Media
A new paper from SDialogue emphasizes the power of social media in effectively communicating with and engaging stakeholders. Read more.
• Annual CSR Index Released by Boston College Center and Reputation Institute
Top consumer brands dominated the list of top 50 U.S. companies recognized as leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility. Read more.
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