March 18, 2010
Events & Seminars
Toy/Children's Products
Food/Drug
Apparel/Textile
Consumer Products
Private Label/Store Brand
EU Regulations
Responsible Sourcing
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Events & Seminars
• STR Responsible Sourcing Offers LESLi Webinars
STR RS will offer its final demo webinar on March 23, 2010 to showcase its recently launched Labor & Employment Standards Library (LESLi).
Details & register.
• Workshop on Measuring Success of Food Safety Programs
The FDA, FSIS and CDC will host a public workshop on measuring progress in reducing food borne illnesses on March 30, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
Details and register.
• Join STR RS for a Webinar on Sustainability Reporting
STR RS and Calvert Asset Management Company will provide an in-depth look at the sustainability reporting process on April 1, 2010. Details and register.
• 2010 Food Safety Summit
The 12th annual Food Safety Summit will be held April 12-14, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Details and register.
• STR Shanghai to Participate in the Food Safety Peak Forum
STR Shanghai will present and exhibit at the Food Safety Peak Forum on April 15-16, 2010 in Beijing, China.
Details and register.
• STR Exhibiting at CHINAPLAS 2010
STR will exhibit at the CHINAPLAS 2010 Exhibition to be held April 19-22, 2010 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, China.
Details and register.
Toy/Children's Products
• CPSC Chair Calls 2010 "Year of the Consumer"
Citing significant improvements in product safety, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum said that 2010 is shaping up to be the "Year of the Consumer." Read more.
• TIA Task Group Proposes Revision to ASTM F963
A Toy Industry Association (TIA) task group will recommend the alignment of the U.S. toy safety standard for heavy metals in substrate materials of toys with European and international requirements. Read more.
• STR Translates TSCP® Process Guide to Chinese
Chinese technical translations of the Toy Safety Certification Program® (TSCP®) documents are now available on the TSCP website. Read more.
Food/Drug
• Industry Groups, Nutrition Experts Debate Health Risks of Sugars
The Corn Refiners Association has launched a major advertising campaign to improve the image of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), in response to the American Heart Association's recent statement on the health risks of consuming too much sugar, HFCS, and other caloric sweeteners. Read more.
• Industry Responds to Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010
The dietary supplement industry has voiced concerns over some provisions in the proposed Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010, which would require manufacturers to register with the FDA and disclose a full list of ingredients contained in each supplement. Read more.
• Predictions Highlight Concerns for Agriculture and Food Industry
The Organic Center, a research institute focused on the science of organic food and farming, recently made seven predictions for 2010 highlighting concerns for the state of the food industry, the American approach to agriculture, and the resulting impacts on public health and the environment.
Read more.
Apparel/Textile
• AAFA Publishes Sixth Restricted Substances List
The newest edition of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL), covering apparel, footwear, and home textiles, was published recently by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). Read more.
• American and European Associations Discuss Global Harmonization of Restricted Substances
IAF, AAFA and Modint recently co-hosted a seminar that focused on global harmonization of restricted substances programs for various consumer goods.
Read more.
Consumer Products
• CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalties
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently voted to adopt a final rule which explains more fully how civil penalties will be determined and imposed for violations of the statutes enforced by the Commission. Read more.
• Standard and Seal Established for "Natural" Home Care Products
The Natural Products Association (NPA) recently introduced a Standard and Certification Program for Home Care Products that provides a set of guidelines to determine whether a product can be deemed truly "natural."
Read more.
• European Commission Extends Prohibition on DMFu
The European Commission recently issued a decision prolonging the validity of Decision 2009/251/EC requiring Member States to ensure that products containing the biocide dimethylfumarate are not placed or made available on the market until March 15, 2011. Read more.
Private Label/Store Brand
• Private Label Expected to Remain Strong After Recession
A recent survey concluded that recession-driven behaviors, including a shift to less-expensive store brands, are likely to continue even after the economy improves, with more than half (55%) of all respondents saying they would rather get the best price than the best brand.
Read more.
EU Regulations
• New Directive - ErP Directive (2009/125/EC)
The EuP Directive is subsequently replaced by the ErP Directive 2009/125/EC published on October 31, 2009, with an extended scope covering all energy-related products. The ErP Directive has taken effect since November 20, 2009. Read more.
Responsible Sourcing
• ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility in Final Stages of Development
The future ISO 26000 standard, which gives guidance on social responsibility, is at the final stage of development before it gets published as a full-fledged ISO International Standard. Read more.
• Walmart Plans to Eliminate 20 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Walmart recently announced a goal to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015. Read more.
• STR's 5th Annual Responsible Sourcing Summit a Huge Success
STR's 5th Annual Responsible Sourcing Summit, which drew hundreds of senior compliance and ethical trading experts from diverse industries, focused on practical strategies for addressing various CSR issues. Read more.
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