The release of the new ISO standards for Consumer Product Safety (ISO 10377) and Consumer Product Recall (ISO 10393) has been greeted with enthusiasm from the grocery sector. These two new ISO standards, developed in parallel and with the ...
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Thanks to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission in the States) for letting us know about a recall by The Home Depot involving 1000-ft CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1000-ft lengths. The cable is intended to run between floors of ...
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BRAVADA International Ltd. -World of Leggings announced that it calls its “Made in the USA” strategy advantageous over companies that use Asian based manufacturing of women’s fashion citing recent quality control issues ...
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For many frazzled new moms and dads, a baby swing can be a life-saver. These freestanding units imitate the rhythmic rocking motion of the womb and work magic on some cranky babies. But not all babies love the motion, so you may want to try ...
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US food manufacturer Lancaster Colony has recorded an increase in first-half profits, boosted by sales growth in both of its divisions. Earnings in the six months to the end of December amounted to US$61.9m, a 20% increase on the ...
Target has recalled 560,000 Circo and Xhilaration children's two-piece pajama sets and 42,000 Circo girls' fleece blanket sleepers because both products violate the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of ...
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In 2012, millions of units of children's products were recalled, though not all those recalled products were manufactured in 2012. Below are just some of the most dangerous to look out for. For an up-to-date list of recalls in all product ...
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The ERP Software Blog announces the release of a new white paper written for companies who want to use ERP software to increase productivity and at the same time outpace their competition. 25 Brilliant Ideas to Outsmart Your Competition ...
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Trace One,a provider of e-collaborative solutions,has implemented a common portal for Spanish retailer El Corte Inglés,in order to facilitate the central management of own-label consumer products. The tool has enabled El Corte to ...
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US cereal maker Post Holdings has recorded an increase in third-quarter profits and reaffirmed its outlook for the year. In the three months to the end of June, earnings reached US$15.8m, compared to $1.6m in the prior-year quarter, when ...
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Germany-based Multivac Marking & Inspection has announced the launch of its new inspection system, Multivac Vision System (MVS) seal seam scanner that helps to avoid product recalls and detect faulty packs prior to despatch. The MVS ...
Canada is set to implement enhanced labelling regulations for food allergens beginning 4 August 2012,as a part of its plan to lower food allergies. According to Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA),products that contain undeclared ...
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Pharmaceutical business re-engineering solutions provider Goose Technologies has launched Goose Proofreader, a 21 CFR part 11 compliant solution that enables review of printed materials. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Aurobindo Pharma have ...
ACE Group subsidiary ACE Westchester has launched a new stand-alone product recall underwriting unit to provide insurance products in response to the increased risks associated with product recalls. The company also appointed Florian ...
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