Commercial Law & Contracts, Products Liability, Consumer Protection

CPSC Seeks to Hold Former CEO Responsible for Buckyballs® Recall

by Ellen Adler, Erin M. Bosman, Julie Y. Park | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/10/2013

Last week the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) obtained an unprecedented ruling when Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Dean Metry granted leave to name Craig Zucker in an administrative complaint against Maxfield and...more

A Wake-Up Call to the Food Industry: FDA Announces Investigation into Use of Caffeine in Food

by Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 5/8/2013

On the heels of Wrigley’s new promotion of its new caffeinated gum called Alert Energy, FDA has announced that it will be investigating the safety of caffeine in food products. The use of caffeine in food products has been a...more

European Commission Plans to Change Consumer Product Safety Rules

by Alistair Maughan | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/26/2013

The European Commission plans to introduce new rules to improve the safety regime applicable to non-food consumer products distributed in the EU. The Commission has put forward a new package of measures to provide more...more

FDA’s Medical Device “Enhancement” Reporting Has Potential Product Liability Implications

by Matthew A. Reed | Sedgwick LLP on 4/26/2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a draft guidance document that could potentially require medical device manufacturers to report a wide variety of device improvements, ranging from routine updates...more

Burning Questions: Furniture and Baby Supply Industries Hit With Prop. 65 Notices for Newly Banned Flame Retardant TDCPP

by Jonathan Lee | Sedgwick LLP on 4/23/2013

What started as an effort to make upholstered products safer for consumers has apparently backfired on the furniture and baby supply industries. In the past four months since Proposition 65 (Prop. 65) action has been allowed...more

FDA Energy Drink Regulation in the News: Health Experts Push for Regulatory Changes and Monster Moves to Market as a Beverage...

by Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 4/9/2013

On March 19, 2013, a group of doctors, researchers, and public health experts sent a joint letter to the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) urging the FDA to make changes to the regulation of energy...more

When Food Production Leads to Prosecution

by Jeffrey B. Coopersmith, Chip English, David Ernst, Nicholas Kampars | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/7/2013

Over the last few weeks, two big stories have made headlines in the food industry. Beginning in early February, news media across Europe began reporting that food products tested in several European countries contained...more

FDA Proposes New Rules Regarding Growing, Harvesting, Packing And Holding Domestic And Foreign Produce

by Jason Reiser | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 2/14/2013

On January 5, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as part of a continuing overhaul of the United States’ food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), published proposed rules regarding the...more

“Food Fraud Database”: a New Tool to Protect Against Tainted Ingredients

by Natalie Baughman, Jonathan M. Cohen | Gilbert LLP on 2/1/2013

Last week, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (“USP”), a scientific nonprofit that sets standards for food ingredients, medicines and dietary supplements enforceable by the Food and Drug Administration, released an updated...more

Proposition 65 Activity Heats Up On Flame Retardant

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/24/2013

Tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) is a chemical used as a flame retardant by the furniture industry to meet flammability standards, including California’s TB 117. TDCPP is found in the polyurethane foam used in...more

Rise in Food Contamination Calls for Proactive Risk Management in 2013

by Jonathan M. Cohen, Emily Grim | Gilbert LLP on 1/11/2013

Despite improvements in food safety over the last two decades, 2012 saw no shortage of recalls due to food contamination. For example, one Indiana farm recalled all cantaloupes from its 2012 growing season after the fruit was...more

Fisher-Price Warns Consumers Regarding Mold on Baby Recliners

by Demas Law Group on 1/11/2013

For decades, Fisher-Price has been one of the industry leaders with regards to all sorts of products that are geared towards infants, toddlers and young children. The company has continued to dominate this marketplace, but...more

You Should Know - December 2012

by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 12/14/2012

In This Issue: - Six Tips for Safe Toys - 2012 Worst Toys - Dr. Toy's 100 Best Excerpt from 2012 Worst Toys: Study Reveals “10 Most Dangerous Toys of All Time” Play beads that turn into a date-rape...more

New Safety Test Requirements for Children's Products Become Effective in February 2013

by Robert B. Hopkins, Paul S. Rosenlund | Duane Morris LLP on 12/14/2012

Manufacturers and importers of children's products, including toys, apparel, sporting goods and jewelry, will soon be subject to yet another safety-testing regulation addressing several vital issues related to such testing:...more

FDA Suspends Sunland, Inc.; Major Peanut Butter Producer Hit with First Food Facility Suspension Under the Food Safety...

by Duane Morris LLP on 12/1/2012

On November 26, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the suspension of the registration of Sunland, Inc., a producer of nuts, and nut and seed spreads, pursuant to the FDA's authority under Section 102...more

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Commercial Law & Contracts › Products Liability › Consumer Protection

CPSC Seeks to Hold Former CEO Responsible for Buckyballs® Recall

A Wake-Up Call to the Food Industry: FDA Announces Investigation into Use of Caffeine in Food

European Commission Plans to Change Consumer Product Safety Rules

FDA’s Medical Device “Enhancement” Reporting Has Potential Product Liability Implications

Burning Questions: Furniture and Baby Supply Industries Hit With Prop. 65 Notices for Newly Banned Flame Retardant TDCPP

FDA Energy Drink Regulation in the News: Health Experts Push for Regulatory Changes and Monster Moves to Market as a Beverage...

When Food Production Leads to Prosecution

FDA Proposes New Rules Regarding Growing, Harvesting, Packing And Holding Domestic And Foreign Produce

“Food Fraud Database”: a New Tool to Protect Against Tainted Ingredients

Proposition 65 Activity Heats Up On Flame Retardant

Rise in Food Contamination Calls for Proactive Risk Management in 2013

Fisher-Price Warns Consumers Regarding Mold on Baby Recliners

You Should Know - December 2012

New Safety Test Requirements for Children's Products Become Effective in February 2013

FDA Suspends Sunland, Inc.; Major Peanut Butter Producer Hit with First Food Facility Suspension Under the Food Safety...

Glazer Should Be Added to SCOTUS' Class Action Docket

Generic Drug Law Update -- November 2012: New Bill Seeks to Expand Manufacturers Post-Sale Pharmacovigilance Duties

Food Retailers: FDA Is Coming to Town

Federal Court Ruling Validates Industry Concerns with CPSC Database

An Individualized Motor Vehicle Recall Information Database? Will OEMs and Suppliers Get the Bill?

BPA: Emotions Trump Science at Every Turn

Do You Know Your Local Fireworks Laws?

ALEC Leads the Legal War Against Consumers

Australia Expands Warranty Protection for Consumers

Complying With Brazil's Consumer Protecting Code

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