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Recurring Recalls Demand Recall Preparedness
12-15-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that approximately one child dies every month following strangulation accidents involving products of the window-covering industry. And a second child each month suffers from near strangulation. As a result of these staggering numbers, the window blinds and window shades industry has faced recurring recalls in the past year. And in light of these recurring recalls, manufacturers should dust off their recall plans and prepare for any new standards that regulators propose for the industry.
12-15-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that approximately one child dies every month following strangulation accidents involving products of the window-covering industry. And a second child each month suffers from near strangulation. As a result of these staggering numbers, the window blinds and window shades industry has faced recurring recalls in the past year. And in light of these recurring recalls, manufacturers should dust off their recall plans and prepare for any new standards that regulators propose for the industry.
Remember Cadmium Regulations in Your Recall Planning
12-09-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
Millions of children’s products containing unsafe levels of cadmium have been recalled over the past nine months, and now the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that it plans to allow companies to enforce their own voluntary cadmium standards. But the story probably won’t end there. While the CPSC does not currently have strict cadmium limits in place for consumer products, it is never too early to adjust your recall planning to accommodate possible new regulations that may impact your recall management in the future.
12-09-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
Millions of children’s products containing unsafe levels of cadmium have been recalled over the past nine months, and now the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that it plans to allow companies to enforce their own voluntary cadmium standards. But the story probably won’t end there. While the CPSC does not currently have strict cadmium limits in place for consumer products, it is never too early to adjust your recall planning to accommodate possible new regulations that may impact your recall management in the future.
Effectiveness Checks Now a Requirement for Meat and Poultry Recalls
12-07-2010
Brian Giannini
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently issued a new rule governing the recall of meats and poultry. While the directive received little attention in the media, it fundamentally changes how the USDA is able to determine whether a producer’s recall is effective. The directive—Directive 8080 Revision 6: Recall of Meat and Poultry Products—mandates effectiveness checks during the recall process in order to further ensure that all recall managers follow instructions about product retrieval or product destruction.
12-07-2010
Brian Giannini
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently issued a new rule governing the recall of meats and poultry. While the directive received little attention in the media, it fundamentally changes how the USDA is able to determine whether a producer’s recall is effective. The directive—Directive 8080 Revision 6: Recall of Meat and Poultry Products—mandates effectiveness checks during the recall process in order to further ensure that all recall managers follow instructions about product retrieval or product destruction.
Record Number of Recall Notices Presents Challenges
11-30-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
It will come as no surprise to those who regularly follow product recalls in the news or receive product recall alerts, but over the past two years there have been more recalls than ever before. While the reasons for this increase can be debated, there is almost certainly a correlation between the Obama administration’s emphasis on regulation and consumer protection and the increasing number of product recalls.
11-30-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
It will come as no surprise to those who regularly follow product recalls in the news or receive product recall alerts, but over the past two years there have been more recalls than ever before. While the reasons for this increase can be debated, there is almost certainly a correlation between the Obama administration’s emphasis on regulation and consumer protection and the increasing number of product recalls.
Cadmium Concerns Test Companies’ Recall Management
11-24-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
The Associated Press recently released results of its ongoing investigation into cadmium and lead in children’s products. The investigation has already led to recalls of children’s jewelry and drinking glasses that contained high levels of cadmium or lead. As the AP continues its investigative work, we can expect additional recalls to follow. In today’s era of increasing scrutiny by not only regulators, but also consumer advocates and the media, companies cannot afford to wait until public attention makes a recall inevitable.
11-24-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
The Associated Press recently released results of its ongoing investigation into cadmium and lead in children’s products. The investigation has already led to recalls of children’s jewelry and drinking glasses that contained high levels of cadmium or lead. As the AP continues its investigative work, we can expect additional recalls to follow. In today’s era of increasing scrutiny by not only regulators, but also consumer advocates and the media, companies cannot afford to wait until public attention makes a recall inevitable.
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