Chrissie Cole

CPSC Approves New Testing Requirements for Phthalates

Chrissie Cole | July 29, 2011 11:48 AM
Category: Toxic Substances

New third party testing requirements for phthalates has been unanimously approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The testing aims to ensure that children’s toys and...

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Brett Emison | May 15, 2012 7:11 AM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

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Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

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Greg Webb | May 15, 2012 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsCharlottesville, VA
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

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Wayne Parsons | May 15, 2012 5:38 AM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI
Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

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Brett Rivkind

Cruise Ship Law News Update

Brett Rivkind | May 15, 2012 5:17 PM | 0 CommentsFort Lauderdale, FL
Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)

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Scott Cooper

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