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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Criminal Drug Company Glaxo is Slapped on the Wrist

by Lawyers.com on 7/5/2012

After six years of bribing American doctors, pushing antidepressants on children and hiding the heart attack risk of a diabetes drug, the British drug Company GlaxoSmithKline LLC got a slap on the wrist yesterday....more

Compliance Update: Toys & children's products, Q1 2012

by Stacey Bowers on 4/4/2012

A summary of the latest global proposals, enactments, amendments, and enforcements applicable to toys and children's products, including apparel, food contact articles, and jewelry. Includes updates on chemicals of high...more

New Circular from The Ministry of Health Regarding The Export and Import of Drugs and of Primary Packaging

by Quynh Pham on 3/1/2011

Please find below recent client alert regarding "New Circular from the Ministry of Health Regarding the Export and Import of Drugs and of Primary Packaging"....more

Information on the New Law on Food Safety

by Quynh Pham on 10/18/2010

Please find below the recent Client Alert sent out regarding the New Law on Food Safety....more

Greening of Consumer Products - June 25, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/25/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Former leader of Greenpeace argues against PVC ban in California *$33 billion U.S. children's product industry put in regulatory bind *Procter & Gamble spent $733,000 lobbying advertising guidelines,...more

The Epidemiology of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Quebec

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 7/1/2004

Information about asbestos exposure occurring in Quebec and the diseases associated with it, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. The report also contains general information about what is asbestos, the...more

European Communities: Measures Affecting Asbestos and Asbestos-Containing Products

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 9/18/2000

Excerpts from the World Trade Organization's report concerning asbestos regulations in various countries. The excerpted report details Canada's resistance to tougher regulation of asbestos and denial of a conclusive link...more