Archives
The archives hold all 234 Consumer Product Matters posts, listed by month from June 21, 2018 back to June 3, 2013.
June 2018
June 2018 posts: 6.
- Stricter Automatic Renewal Law in California Commences July 1, 2018 June 21, 2018
- First Amendment Still Trumps Prop 65 June 17, 2018
- CPSC’s Zen Magnets Mandatory Recall Reversed: A Mixed District Court Decision Gives Zen Magnets a New Life and the CPSC Favorable Precedent for Mandatory Recalls June 14, 2018
- California AG Leads Attack on Lead in Infant Formula June 10, 2018
- Where No Misrepresentation, Ninth Circuit Does Not Require Labels Disclosing Slave Labor June 7, 2018
- President Trump Nominates Peter Feldman as CPSC Commissioner Signaling First Republican Majority at Commission Since 2006 June 5, 2018
May 2018
May 2018 posts: 2.
- Prop 65: GET THE LEAD OUT! May 29, 2018
- Baiocco Confirmation Signals the Beginning of a New Paradigm at CPSC May 23, 2018
March 2018
March 2018 posts: 1.
- Prop 65 Preliminary Injunction and “Fake News” March 5, 2018
February 2018
February 2018 posts: 1.
- CPSC Sues Britax over Stroller Wheel Detachments February 19, 2018
January 2018
January 2018 posts: 3.
- A Federal Court Gets Opportunity to Weigh In on Prop 65 With a Little Help from Some Friends January 11, 2018
- President Trump Re-Nominates Ann Marie Buerkle For Permanent CPSC Chairman and Dana Baiocco as Commissioner January 9, 2018
- FDA Resets Enforcement Priorities for OTC Homeopathic Drugs January 2, 2018
November 2017
November 2017 posts: 1.
October 2017
October 2017 posts: 3.
- Breaking: Republican Commissioner Mohorovic Departing the CPSC; Acting Chairman Buerkle Now Sole Republican in 3-1 Democratic Majority October 18, 2017
- OTC Drug Manufacturers: Keep Your Eyes and Ears on Congress October 10, 2017
- CPSC Round-Up: Buerkle Confirmation Hearing, Landmark Civil Penalty Ruling, and Partisan Action on Flame Retardants October 6, 2017
September 2017
September 2017 posts: 1.
August 2017
August 2017 posts: 2.
July 2017
July 2017 posts: 4.
- California’s Prop 65: More Form Over Substance July 31, 2017
- President Trump Nominates Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle as Permanent Chairman of the CPSC July 24, 2017
- The Turn of the “Made in America” Claim Enforcement July 24, 2017
- CPSC to Host Recall Effectiveness Workshop; Commissioner Kaye Issues Recall Effectiveness Statement July 20, 2017
February 2017
February 2017 posts: 2.
January 2017
January 2017 posts: 3.
- Cosmetics Reform Activity Begins in the 115th Congress January 26, 2017
- False Labeling Lawsuits Get Hung Up On Faulty Damages Models January 16, 2017
- FDA Finalizes Tobacco Product Intended Use Rules, Under a Risk of Rescission by Congress January 12, 2017
December 2016
December 2016 posts: 2.
- “Extra Sweet Pink Flesh Pineapple” – Oh My! December 18, 2016
- FDA Increases Transparency of Adverse Event Data for Cosmetics and Foods December 15, 2016
November 2016
November 2016 posts: 4.
- BREAKING: COURT RULES POSITIVELY FOR CPSC IN FEDERAL CIVIL PENALTY CASE AGAINST SPECTRUM BRANDS November 18, 2016
- With the passage of Proposition 67, the question is “Would you like paper or…paper?” November 15, 2016
- FTC Issues Long-Awaited Enforcement Policy on OTC Homeopathic Drugs November 15, 2016
- CPSC in a Post-Election Government: Restraint and Moderation Are Required by All Sides November 11, 2016
October 2016
October 2016 posts: 6.
- Counterfeit Products Are Often Unsafe Products – More Reasons to Aggressively Police Infringement of Your Trademarks and Trade Dress October 25, 2016
- Coming Soon to a Lawbook Near You – New Cosmetic Requirements October 21, 2016
- Stuck in the Middle with the FTC October 19, 2016
- Homeopathic Products Under Renewed Scrutiny Following FDA’s Consumer Warnings October 17, 2016
- Moving on From “Natural,” FDA Seeks Comments on What It Means to Be a “Healthy” Food October 13, 2016
- California Prop 65: More Unintended Consequences October 11, 2016
September 2016
September 2016 posts: 1.
August 2016
August 2016 posts: 2.
July 2016
July 2016 posts: 2.
June 2016
June 2016 posts: 3.
May 2016
May 2016 posts: 4.
- USDA Increases Cane Sugar Imports to Meet Demand for Non-GE Products May 23, 2016
- When Does A CPSC Late Reporting Violation First Accrue? May 19, 2016
- CPSC Chairman Vows that Every CPSC Voluntary Corrective Action Will Be Called a “Recall” May 17, 2016
- Just as the Comment Period for “Natural” Ends, FDA Announces Intent to Re-Examine What It Means to Be a “Healthy” Food May 12, 2016
April 2016
April 2016 posts: 4.
- Mark Your Calendars: BPA Prop 65 Warnings Required as of May 11, 2016; Styrene Also Added to the Prop 65 List April 28, 2016
- “GMO” Labeling Food Fight: How Vermont’s Act 120 Is Pressuring An Entire Industry April 26, 2016
- Zen Magnets Claims “90% Victory” Against CPSC in Magnet Recall Litigation April 15, 2016
- A Decade Later, Rules for the Sanitary Transportation of Food Finally Finalized by FDA April 14, 2016
March 2016
March 2016 posts: 4.
- Post-Senate Vote, Major Food Manufacturers Choose to Label Genetically Engineered Foods March 29, 2016
- Federal Court Makes No Exceptions for “Commodity Products” and Orders Zen Magnets to Stop Selling Previously Recalled Magnets March 23, 2016
- Lawsuits Against The Honest Company Highlight Continued Risks of “All Natural” Labeling March 22, 2016
- Another California Dismissal of Proposed Class Action Regarding Disclosure of Forced Labor in the Supply Chain March 7, 2016
February 2016
February 2016 posts: 8.
- New GE Ingredient Labeling Bill Intensifies Food Fight in Congress February 26, 2016
- CPSC Adopts Mohorovic’s $250 Million Burden Relief Proposal for Adult Apparel February 24, 2016
- Preemption Defense in the Ninth Circuit Is “Not Dead Yet” February 19, 2016
- Federal Rule 68 Loophole; Not So Fast, My Friend. February 17, 2016
- Reminder – Truthful Advertising Is Not Optional February 12, 2016
- CPSC Public Database: An Important 2011 Change to the Procedure for Filing Materially Inaccurate Information Claims Can Easily be Overlooked February 9, 2016
- Class Action Defense Pick-Off Strategy Shot Down by SCOTUS February 5, 2016
- FDA Places Ban on Import of GE Salmon February 4, 2016
January 2016
January 2016 posts: 4.
- “Just Mayo” Maker Convinces FDA That a Different Label Doesn’t Have to Include a Different Name January 20, 2016
- Confirmation of New FDA Head May Be Held Up By GE Salmon Labeling Issues January 14, 2016
- Update: Albany County Legislature Amends Controversial Toxic Toys Law January 13, 2016
- CPSC Launches New Portal to Guide Companies through Regulatory Maze January 7, 2016
December 2015
December 2015 posts: 4.
- Knockout in Round One: Court Dismisses California Supply Chains Act Class Action December 29, 2015
- Congress Passes 2016 Spending Bill with Significant Funding for Food Agencies December 19, 2015
- What Does GMA’s SmartLabel Initiative Mean for False Advertising Litigation? December 17, 2015
- Settlement Looms for “Made in USA” Jeans Suit December 9, 2015
November 2015
November 2015 posts: 2.
September 2015
September 2015 posts: 3.
August 2015
August 2015 posts: 3.
- Are “Personal Flamethrowers” Under the Jurisdiction of the CPSC? August 24, 2015
- FDA Sends Warning Letter for Kim Kardashian’s Instagram Post August 13, 2015
- CPSC Major ‘Repair Program’ Is Not Labeled A ‘Recall’ August 11, 2015
July 2015
July 2015 posts: 6.
- U.S. House Passes GMO Labeling Legislation July 23, 2015
- Shifting CPSC Recall Landscape? Agency Announces Major “Repair Program” that is not Labeled a “Recall” July 23, 2015
- The Patchwork Solidifies: GMO Bill Moves Forward in the House July 20, 2015
- Hidden Costs of Common Beauty Treatments? July 15, 2015
- GMOs in the Hotseat: White House to Overhaul Regulatory Framework on Biotechnology July 10, 2015
- What is CPSC’s Fast Track Recall Program and When Should Companies Utilize It? July 7, 2015
June 2015
June 2015 posts: 5.
- Toy Safety Regulation Should Be Left To The Federal Government June 25, 2015
- CPSC Files Suit for Second Time in Three Months against a Company for Alleged Failure to Timely Report Defective Product June 22, 2015
- FDA Determines Artificial Trans Fat Are No Longer “Generally Recognized as Safe”; Must Be Removed From Human Food By June 2018 June 19, 2015
- FDA Finally Releases Initial Framework for Food Importation “VQIP” June 9, 2015
- Albany County’s “Safe Toys” Legislation on Hold Pending Court Proceeding June 5, 2015
May 2015
May 2015 posts: 1.
- GMOs at the Ballot Box: the Drama Continues May 28, 2015
April 2015
April 2015 posts: 2.
March 2015
March 2015 posts: 1.
February 2015
February 2015 posts: 4.
- Deja Vu All Over Again: Federal GMO Labeling Legislation Re-Introduced February 20, 2015
- FTC Tastes “Sweet” Victory: The Implications of POM Wonderful for Government Practice February 10, 2015
- Nationwide Should be Applauded for Pro-Safety Super Bowl Ad February 5, 2015
- No Representation Without Substantiation? What POM Wonderful v. FTC Means for Consumer Class Actions February 5, 2015
January 2015
January 2015 posts: 6.
- Even Further Down the Rabbit Hole: New EU Legislation Adds to GMO Quagmire January 29, 2015
- Albany County, NY Enacts Stringent Children’s Product Safety Law January 21, 2015
- Proposition 65 May Mean More Than Warning Signs and Lawsuits January 20, 2015
- CPSC and E-Commerce Giant Alibaba Ink Deal to Block Sale of Recalled Products to U.S. Consumers January 14, 2015
- New Year Brings CPSC Civil Penalty for Axe Manufacturer January 12, 2015
- Jobs-ed: New Class Action Pulls Apple into California’s “Food Court” January 8, 2015
December 2014
December 2014 posts: 4.
- Ho Ho Ho GMO! The 2014 GMO Legislation Scorecard December 23, 2014
- Update: Syngenta Litigation Regarding GMO Corn December 18, 2014
- Vermont Doubles Down: Representative Testifies Before Congress Against Federal GMO Labeling Bill December 15, 2014
- CPSC to Discuss Draft Phthalates Rule at December 5th Meeting December 4, 2014
November 2014
November 2014 posts: 6.
- Cloture Filed on Adler Nomination; Burgess Named Subcommittee Chairman November 21, 2014
- Class Action Defense Counsel adding ‘The Pick Off’ to Their Playbooks November 21, 2014
- CPSC Focusing on Three Areas for Reduction of CPSIA Testing Burdens November 19, 2014
- A Taste of Things to Come? Whole Foods Feels Sting of “Non-GMO” Litigation November 13, 2014
- November Elections Impact the Food & Beverage Industry (Part 1) November 6, 2014
- CPSC Announces Largest Civil Penalty to Date for Alleged Failure to Timely Report November 5, 2014
October 2014
October 2014 posts: 8.
- FDA and the Center for Food Safety Reach Settlement Regarding FDA’s GRAS Rule October 30, 2014
- Battle of the Experts Still Brewin’ in Starbucks Trial October 23, 2014
- GAO Releases Report on CPSC Response to New and Emerging Hazards October 21, 2014
- The Incredible Shrinking Red Bull Refund: How Should Courts Verify Class Membership? October 16, 2014
- CPSC Clarifies Changes to Monthly Recall Report Form October 13, 2014
- FDA Announces More Changes to FSMA Implementation Rules October 6, 2014
- Operation Full Disclosure! FTC’s Frontal Assault on Ads October 2, 2014
- Product Safety Update from Capitol Hill (Part Three) October 1, 2014
September 2014
September 2014 posts: 5.
- CPSC Gets it Right: Unanimously Regulates High-Powered Magnet Sets Through New Safety Standard September 25, 2014
- Guilty Convictions in Salmonella Trial May Signify Landmark in Criminal Food-Safety Prosecutions September 22, 2014
- Do Not Pass Go: Federal Judge Orders Execs Jailed for Contempt of Recall Order September 16, 2014
- FDA Issues Draft Guidance Regarding Controlled Correspondence from Generics Manufacturers September 9, 2014
- CPSC Poised to Ban High-Powered Magnet Sets September 4, 2014
August 2014
August 2014 posts: 4.
- Hawaii G-M-O: Kauai County GMO Regs Struck Down in Federal Court August 28, 2014
- Are Airbnb Hosts Regulated by the CPSC? Short-Term Rental Properties May Require Compliance with Pool & Spa Safety Laws August 21, 2014
- The Food Fight Continues: Vermont AG Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Against GMO Labeling Law August 18, 2014
- CPSC Magnets Trial in December? Zen Magnets Throws Down the Gauntlet; Vows to “Fight Until the End” August 7, 2014
July 2014
July 2014 posts: 9.
- Senate Confirms Elliot Kaye as Chairman & Joe Mohorovic as Commissioner of the CPSC July 28, 2014
- Expect a New Chairman and Five Member CPSC Next Week July 25, 2014
- SawStop Dismissal Explained: Opinion Crosscutting SawStop’s Antitrust Lawsuit Released July 22, 2014
- California Supreme Court Considers Component Parts Doctrine July 18, 2014
- House Appropriations Amendments Would Halt CPSC’s Voluntary Recalls Rule; Fund Testing Relief July 16, 2014
- CPSC Nominees Kaye, Mohorovic, and Adler Sent to Senate Floor for Confirmation Vote July 15, 2014
- Sugar and Spice and Cases on Ice: Evaporated Cane Juice Case Stayed Until FDA Issues Formal Guidelines July 14, 2014
- CPSC to Hold its Annual Priorities Hearing on July 24th July 8, 2014
- SawStop Stopped: Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuit Against Table Saw Industry July 7, 2014
June 2014
June 2014 posts: 9.
- Unredacted Company Doe (Ergobaby) Opinion Released June 20, 2014
- Grocery Manufacturers File Suit Against Vermont Over GMO Law June 18, 2014
- Buzzsaw or SawStop: Are You Prepared to Avoid Antitrust Liability in the Product Safety Arena? June 17, 2014
- Proposed Counterfeit Parts Rule Would Expand Coverage to Commercial Products Sold to Any Federal Agency June 13, 2014
- U.S. Supreme Court: Pom’s Mislabeling Suit Against Coke Not Precluded by FDA Regulations June 13, 2014
- No Quorum at Senate Nominations Hearing for CPSC’s Adler; Three CPSC Nominees Now Waiting for Committee Action June 12, 2014
- Confirmation Hearing for Commissioner Adler on June 11th June 6, 2014
- Update: Vermont Legislature Passes Toxic Chemicals Bill June 6, 2014
- Former CPSC Chairman Brown Expresses Concern over CPSC’s Voluntary Recalls Rule June 3, 2014
May 2014
May 2014 posts: 8.
- Check Your CAP: CPSC Releases Revised Monthly Progress Report Form for Recalls May 30, 2014
- Have a Gift Card Program with Unredeemed Card Balances? You Should Read This May 21, 2014
- Counterfeit Certification Marks: How to Certify that the “Certified” is Certified May 19, 2014
- Acting Chairman Adler Renominated for Second Term as Commissioner at the CPSC May 14, 2014
- CPSC Settles Complaint Against Ex-CEO of Buckyballs and Buckycubes May 13, 2014
- Will Feds Step Onto the GMO Playing Field? May 9, 2014
- Vermont Senate OKs Chemicals Bill May 8, 2014
- CPSC Hits Pause on Final “Certificates of Compliance” Rule May 6, 2014
April 2014
April 2014 posts: 6.
- EU Moves Forward with Restriction on Lead in Consumer Products April 30, 2014
- Vermont Goes GMO Alone April 21, 2014
- 4th Circuit Unmasks Company Doe & Unseals Entire Record in CPSC Database Case April 17, 2014
- Product Safety Update from Capitol Hill (Part Two) April 15, 2014
- CPSC Announces Forman Mills Civil Penalty and Compliance Program April 9, 2014
- Kaye & Mohorovic CPSC Confirmation Hearing Set for April 8th April 2, 2014
March 2014
March 2014 posts: 7.
- Elliot Kaye Nominated as New Chairman of the CPSC March 27, 2014
- Senate Bill Would Expand Current Phthalates Prohibitions March 25, 2014
- The Fitbit Recall: Is a “One Size Fits All” Approach the Most Effective Way to Remedy Potential Hazards? March 20, 2014
- California Names First Consumer Products for Green Chemistry “Priority Products” List March 17, 2014
- The CPSC is Now Publicly Posting “Letters of Advice” to its Website March 13, 2014
- Toy Companies Sued for Importing Defective Products March 6, 2014
- California Reenters the GMO Food Labeling Arena; This Time Through the Legislature March 4, 2014
February 2014
February 2014 posts: 5.
- CPSC Holding Third Party Testing Exemptions Workshop February 21, 2014
- Aloha to CPSC Counsel Joe Martyak & Welcome Back to Gib Mullan, Former CPSC General Counsel & Compliance Director February 20, 2014
- Product Safety Round-Up from the States February 13, 2014
- Bipartisan Letter from US Senators Casey & Toomey Joins 45 Others Critical of CPSC’s Changes to Voluntary Recalls February 10, 2014
- Changes Might Be Coming to the EU’s RoHS Directive February 6, 2014
January 2014
January 2014 posts: 7.
- CPSIA Architect Waxman to Retire from Congress January 30, 2014
- Will the CPSC Provide Guidance for Compliance Programs? January 28, 2014
- CPSC Receives Full Funding Request for 2014 January 22, 2014
- CPSC Releases Amendment to 6(b) Information Disclosure Regulations January 17, 2014
- Product Safety Update From Capitol Hill January 13, 2014
- As Maine Goes, So Goes The Nation? January 10, 2014
- Large Retailer Fined for Violating Australia’s Product Safety Laws January 2, 2014
December 2013
December 2013 posts: 4.
- CPSC Signs 10-Year Lease to Remain at Bethesda Headquarters December 20, 2013
- Commissioner Adler is now the Acting Chairman of the CPSC December 12, 2013
- Beware of What You Wish for, You Might Get It December 10, 2013
- Personalized Products Companies and the Consumer Product Safety Act December 6, 2013
November 2013
November 2013 posts: 5.
- CPSC Adds Burden Reduction Work, ATV Study, and UL 250 Voluntary Standard Involvement to 2014 Operating Plan at Chairman Tenenbaum’s Final Commission Hearing November 21, 2013
- Green Chemistry Initiatives: An American Patchwork? November 18, 2013
- New CPSC Proposal Would Reverse 39 Year Precedent by Making Voluntary Recall Agreements Legally Binding on Companies November 13, 2013
- Former CPSC Chief of Staff Nominated for Republican Commissioner Vacancy at CPSC November 7, 2013
- FTC Brings Enforcement Action over “Made in USA” Claims November 4, 2013
October 2013
October 2013 posts: 8.
- Is Your Consumer Product For Children or the General Public? October 31, 2013
- Are California Courts Cooling on ‘All Natural’ Suits?: Naturally Beyond Belief October 29, 2013
- Chairman Tenenbaum Departing CPSC — Commissioner Adler Will Serve as Acting Chairman October 24, 2013
- California Cuts Manufacturers Some Slack October 22, 2013
- Down the Rabbit Hole: Primary Jurisdiction Redux October 21, 2013
- CPSC Considers Rule on Voluntary Recall Notices and Compliance Programs October 16, 2013
- California’s Green Chemistry Puts Burden on Manufacturers October 14, 2013
- Update: CPSC Shortens Comment Period on Voluntary Standards Amendment October 4, 2013
September 2013
September 2013 posts: 8.
- California, the FTC, & Made in the USA Claims September 25, 2013
- Health Canada Releases New Guidelines for Civil Penalties System September 23, 2013
- Food “front-of-package labeling” bill announced September 20, 2013
- Product Liability Lawyers at the Drawing Board: Risk Assessment Begins at the Beginning September 19, 2013
- CPSC Likely to Proceed with October Hearing on Magnet Rule September 16, 2013
- The Reasonable Consumer’s Understanding of “All Natural” – Legal or Factual Issue? September 12, 2013
- CPSC Voting Soon on Changes to Its Role in Voluntary Standards Activities September 9, 2013
- More Courts Weigh In On The Controversy Of Using “All Natural” with GMOs September 4, 2013
August 2013
August 2013 posts: 12.
- Broad Prop 65 Reform Going Nowhere — Weaker Assembly Bill 227 Moving Forward August 30, 2013
- Details that Matter – Personnel Changes in CPSC’s Offices of Compliance & Global Outreach August 27, 2013
- CPSC Stakeholders Recognize Five Year Anniversary of CPSIA August 26, 2013
- No CPSC Enforcement Can be Admissible Evidence in a Products Liability Case August 24, 2013
- FTC & Green Advertising: Mattress Companies Settle FTC Allegations of Unsubstantiated “VOC” Marketing Claims August 22, 2013
- Admissibility of Plaintiffs’ Conduct in a Products Liability Case August 20, 2013
- CPSC and CBP Stop 4.8 Million Units of Noncompliant Products at the Ports August 16, 2013
- California Prop 65 Reform? August 12, 2013
- FDA Defines “Gluten-Free:” Consumers and Manufacturers Both Win August 8, 2013
- Six Flags Rollercoaster Tragedy Highlights Sometimes Confusing Nature of CPSC’s Jurisdiction August 6, 2013
- The Weakest Link — Why Those Boilerplate Contract Clauses Matter August 2, 2013
- A Unique Approach to Youth Football Helmet Safety August 1, 2013
July 2013
July 2013 posts: 4.
- “Natural” Labeling on the Decline? July 29, 2013
- The Food Court Kicks the Proper Use Of The Term “Natural” To FDA July 13, 2013
- The GMO Controversy Continues to Swirl July 5, 2013
- Senate Confirms Two New CPSC Commissioners—What it Means for Them, You, and CPSC July 3, 2013
June 2013
June 2013 posts: 5.
- Use of the Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine in a “Natural” cosmetics case June 28, 2013
- CPSC Approves $3.9 Million Penalty and Imposition of Compliance Program for National Retail Chain June 26, 2013
- Use of The Term “Natural” In Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Legislation June 20, 2013
- What Does The Word “Natural” Mean, Anyway? June 12, 2013
- CPSC Proposes Significant Amendments to Certificates of Conformity Rule June 3, 2013