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ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Label Standard - 2002 Changes [21544] 
The old formats are gone from all of the Z535 standards with the 2002 revisions
The old formats are gone from all of the Z535 standards with the 2002 revisions
Application of the Medical Device GMPs to Computerized Devices and Manufacturing Processes [16062]
Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices
Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices
Australia Product Recall - A Guide For Suppliers [31785]
Australian government requirements for product recall procedures
Australian government requirements for product recall procedures
Blame U.S. Companies for Bad Chinese Goods [31786]
U.S. companies need to monitor overseas factories more closely to prevent product safety lapses
U.S. companies need to monitor overseas factories more closely to prevent product safety lapses
Broker Selection Key to Managing Product Liability Insurance [21742]
Advice for product liability insurance broker selection
Advice for product liability insurance broker selection
Can You Risk a Recall? [29172]
Product-recall insurance policies take the form of extra-expense coverage rather than legal-liability coverage
Product-recall insurance policies take the form of extra-expense coverage rather than legal-liability coverage
CARVER: Enhancing Food Defense [31696]
A risk-assessment tool for food processors to protect food products from deliberate contamination
A risk-assessment tool for food processors to protect food products from deliberate contamination
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An explanation of European Union requirements - plus an explanation on its impact on product liability in the US
[30251] An explanation of European Union requirements - plus an explanation on its impact on product liability in the US
CEO Mantras [22087]
Three principal guides to action to avert potential consumer issues that could result in class action lititgation
Three principal guides to action to avert potential consumer issues that could result in class action lititgation
CPSC - Products Not Under CPSC Jurisdiction [17087]
Types of products not under CPSC jurisdiction and where to get information on those products
Types of products not under CPSC jurisdiction and where to get information on those products
CPSC Recall Handbook [10470]
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements
CPSC Recall Notice Emails [31782]
Obtain email notification from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on recalls
Obtain email notification from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on recalls
CPSC Recalled Products by Product Type [17085]
Database of recalled products in the USA by product type or by year
Database of recalled products in the USA by product type or by year
CPSC Regulated Products Handbook [10094]
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on CPSC Procedures
[10094] A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on CPSC Procedures
Customer Complaint Management [30245]
Reducing product liability exposure through effective response to customer complaints
[30245] Reducing product liability exposure through effective response to customer complaints
Defective Products [18511]
Legal advice to assist small business and individuals understand their rights
Legal advice to assist small business and individuals understand their rights
Documentation and Product Liability [30248]
The importance of documentation in controlling product liability loss exposures
[30248] The importance of documentation in controlling product liability loss exposures
Don't Let Your Ad Invite Lawsuits [10451]
An advertisement, brochure, or even a comment from your sales representative could result in lawsuit
An advertisement, brochure, or even a comment from your sales representative could result in lawsuit
Failure to Warn Cases - A Major Threat [19385]
Failure to warn cases continue to be a major factor in product liability litigation
Failure to warn cases continue to be a major factor in product liability litigation
FDA - Product Tampering [19154]
Portion of the agency's investigations operations manual related to counterfeiting/tampering
Portion of the agency's investigations operations manual related to counterfeiting/tampering
FDA Field Management of Recall Operations [16059]
Provides guidance to FDA field units in the management of recall operations
Provides guidance to FDA field units in the management of recall operations
FDA Good Manufacturing Practice Requirements Quality System Regulation Info [16063]
FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health regulation guidance
FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health regulation guidance
FDA Inspection Guides [16064]
Guidance documents written to assist FDA personnel in applying FDA's regulations
Guidance documents written to assist FDA personnel in applying FDA's regulations
FDA Investigations Operations Manual [16061]
Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations
Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations
FDA Regulatory Procedures Manual [16057]
A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc
A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc
FDA/ORA Compliance Policy Guides Manual [16058]
Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff
Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff
General Index of CDRH Documents [3817]
Center for Devices and Radiological Health documents on safety of medical devices
Center for Devices and Radiological Health documents on safety of medical devices
High-Profile Product Recalls Need More Than the Bat Signal [19217]
Design an Appropriate Media and Recall Plan
Design an Appropriate Media and Recall Plan
Judicial Need to Continue to Reallocate Fault in Product Liability Litigation [31783]
Years after products are recalled or safety warnings are issued, those same products continue to injure
Years after products are recalled or safety warnings are issued, those same products continue to injure
Lax Oversight, Globalization Erode Product Safety [31787]
Advocates say not enough being done to prevent unsafe products from reaching store shelves in the US
Advocates say not enough being done to prevent unsafe products from reaching store shelves in the US
Medical Products Liability in Missouri [5256] Overview of significant case law for hospitals as product sellers and general cases
Modifying Trucks and SUVs Increases Liability Hazard [19209]
Any time a vehicle’s center of gravity is elevated it becomes more prone to rollover accidents
Any time a vehicle’s center of gravity is elevated it becomes more prone to rollover accidents
New Daylight Saving Rules Affect Computers [28671]
Beginning in March 2007, the United States will extend Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Beginning in March 2007, the United States will extend Daylight Saving Time (DST)
One Occurrence - No Stacking [27841]
Reviews a court case, applying Pennsylvania law, that deals with the limits of liability provision
Reviews a court case, applying Pennsylvania law, that deals with the limits of liability provision
Preparing for a Food Contamination Incident [28938]
You need to show how quickly you identified the problem, reported it and then destroyed the product
You need to show how quickly you identified the problem, reported it and then destroyed the product
Product Liability and Innovation: Managing Risk in an Uncertain Environment [8943]
The engineering community's perspectives on the effects of products liability on innovation
The engineering community's perspectives on the effects of products liability on innovation
Product Liability Articles [19386]
Articles on Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements
Articles on Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements
Product Liability for US Exports [16547]
General guidance for minimizing the risks associated with exporting goods to the USA
General guidance for minimizing the risks associated with exporting goods to the USA
Product Liability Management [27953]
Best practices to consider to defend against the damage of lawsuits
Best practices to consider to defend against the damage of lawsuits
Product Liability: Creation of an Adequate Warning [26058]
The criteria for an effective product warning are outlined here
The criteria for an effective product warning are outlined here
Product Liability: The Role of Product Steward [27954]
It is the duty of every product steward to do the following
It is the duty of every product steward to do the following
Product Recall and Product Tampering Insurance [17342]
Aspects underwriters should be aware of when accepting such coverage
Aspects underwriters should be aware of when accepting such coverage
Product Recall Insurance [29173]
Product recall is a relatively new product in the insurance industry and is sure to grow
Product recall is a relatively new product in the insurance industry and is sure to grow
Product Recall Risk [29174]
Risk managers may need more than general liability to insure against recall loss - liability
Risk managers may need more than general liability to insure against recall loss - liability
Product Recall Risk Management for Food Processors [30250]
Advice on creating a product recall plan for food processing industry
[30250] Advice on creating a product recall plan for food processing industry
Product Recalls and the Insurance That Covers Them [16684]
The various coverages available for business interruption resulting from a recall
The various coverages available for business interruption resulting from a recall
Products Liability & Completed Operations Coverage [30144]
The basics of how products and completed operations coverage works within the context of the entire CGL policy
The basics of how products and completed operations coverage works within the context of the entire CGL policy
Products Liability Concepts [27226]
Uses a scenario with a chemical products company to explain products liability issues
Uses a scenario with a chemical products company to explain products liability issues
Public Citizen: Products Liability [13745]
Organization founded by Ralph Nader's web page on product liability
Organization founded by Ralph Nader's web page on product liability
Spoliation of Evidence [17219]
More jurisdictions are adopting spoliation of evidence as a specific tort
More jurisdictions are adopting spoliation of evidence as a specific tort
Success Stories Index [10468]
CPSC success stories working with industry to create voluntary product safety standards
CPSC success stories working with industry to create voluntary product safety standards
U.S. Food Supply Safety Under New Anti-Terror Regulations [28940]
A new FDA rule requires businesses to track shipments of human and animal food
A new FDA rule requires businesses to track shipments of human and animal food
US Consumer Gateway: Product Safety [1474]
FTC's Bureau of Consumer Information on product safety in the United States
FTC's Bureau of Consumer Information on product safety in the United States
US Federal Laws Affecting Product Liability [30249]
A listing and overview of major US federal laws and regulations impacting product liability
[30249] A listing and overview of major US federal laws and regulations impacting product liability
Warning Labels [30244]
Reducing product liability exposure related to warnings and precautionary labels
[30244] Reducing product liability exposure related to warnings and precautionary labels
Welding Rods & Liability Issues [17909]
Manganese exposure during the welding process has been linked to manganism and Parkinson’s disease
Manganese exposure during the welding process has been linked to manganism and Parkinson’s disease
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