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Staying Current on the Changing Recall Process Could Save You Millions
02-02-2010
Howard Aughinbaugh With the regulatory landscape in constant flux, it is critical that manufacturers, retailers and the industry experts who serve them stay up to date on recall regulations and the latest methods to ensure compliance in advance of product recalls.
02-02-2010
Howard Aughinbaugh With the regulatory landscape in constant flux, it is critical that manufacturers, retailers and the industry experts who serve them stay up to date on recall regulations and the latest methods to ensure compliance in advance of product recalls.
ExpertINSIGHTS Interview – Richard S. Silverman
01-28-2010
Food safety and securing the nation’s food supply are often hot topics as the number of food product recalls continues to grow. The GAO recently demanded changes in the food safety system, particularly as it relates to the federal school lunch program. Additionally, the FDA appointed Michael Taylor as deputy commissioner for foods, a position which will play a role in new food safety legislation. As the FDA continues to make changes, recall standards and recall procedures are likely to be impacted. It is critical that you are prepared for a recall.
01-28-2010
Food safety and securing the nation’s food supply are often hot topics as the number of food product recalls continues to grow. The GAO recently demanded changes in the food safety system, particularly as it relates to the federal school lunch program. Additionally, the FDA appointed Michael Taylor as deputy commissioner for foods, a position which will play a role in new food safety legislation. As the FDA continues to make changes, recall standards and recall procedures are likely to be impacted. It is critical that you are prepared for a recall.
Chairman Tenenbaum Calls for Tougher Recall Standards
01-26-2010
David Schmeltzer On January 21, 2010, the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Inez Tenenbaum, testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Her testimony, which followed crib recalls and stroller recalls for the same hazards as major recalls in 2009, intended to explain the agency’s plans to toughen recall standards and enhance recall requirements for manufacturers.
01-26-2010
David Schmeltzer On January 21, 2010, the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Inez Tenenbaum, testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Her testimony, which followed crib recalls and stroller recalls for the same hazards as major recalls in 2009, intended to explain the agency’s plans to toughen recall standards and enhance recall requirements for manufacturers.
The Importance of Recall Insurance
01-22-2010
Howard Aughinbaugh Recall insurance is on the collective mind of companies and corporate management these days. In 2009, companies asked me more than at any time in the past, “Can you get insurance for recalls?” I met with a number of retail and wholesale insurance brokers last week and their experience and feedback is the same. There is a growing appetite in the commercial market for recall insurance coverage as part of recall preparedness and recall strategy.
01-22-2010
Howard Aughinbaugh Recall insurance is on the collective mind of companies and corporate management these days. In 2009, companies asked me more than at any time in the past, “Can you get insurance for recalls?” I met with a number of retail and wholesale insurance brokers last week and their experience and feedback is the same. There is a growing appetite in the commercial market for recall insurance coverage as part of recall preparedness and recall strategy.
GAO Audit Report Prompts Legislative Action on Recalls
01-19-2010
Willie Bryant We discussed the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducting a review and analysis of food recalls in two areas: beef and beef products sold to or through the USDA’s commodity products program to school districts across the nation, and canned vegetable products sold directly to school districts for the school lunch program by wholesale food distributors. As a result of the GAO report, one bill has been introduced and a second companion bill is on the way.
01-19-2010
Willie Bryant We discussed the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducting a review and analysis of food recalls in two areas: beef and beef products sold to or through the USDA’s commodity products program to school districts across the nation, and canned vegetable products sold directly to school districts for the school lunch program by wholesale food distributors. As a result of the GAO report, one bill has been introduced and a second companion bill is on the way.
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