Senator Seeks Tougher Regulations After Toyota Recalls
Lawmaker Calls For A Reform of Auto Safety Regulation. The recent Toyota recalls have at least one lawmaker calling for a reform of auto safety regulations in the U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, said yesterday that Toyota’s handling of safety issues was unacceptable, and should spark new … [Read more...] about Senator Seeks Tougher Regulations After Toyota Recalls
Trampoline Parks: Jumpers Risk Injury
Trampoline parks are increasingly popular places for family recreation and children's parties, but state and federal inspections and regulations for the facilities are lacking, putting jumpers at risk for injury. Television station 13News Now (in Chesapeake, Virginia) investigated injuries at two local trampoline parks. The … [Read more...] about Trampoline Parks: Jumpers Risk Injury
FDA Has Yet to Issue Regulations on E-cigarettes
Though the acting head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Monday that the agency is moving “full speed ahead” with its efforts to crack down on the use of e-cigarettes, on Friday, it will be a year since the FDA proposed regulating the devices. Dr. Stephen Ostroff said strengthening tobacco regulations is one of his … [Read more...] about FDA Has Yet to Issue Regulations on E-cigarettes
CSST Flexible Tubing Tied to Ohio Fires
Stricter Regulations On CSST Flexible Tubing. A recent outbreak of lightning-related fires in central Ohio has renewed a call to place stricter regulations on the use of Corrugate Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) as residential natural gas piping. Four fires in central Ohio during a one-day period raised the eyebrows of … [Read more...] about CSST Flexible Tubing Tied to Ohio Fires
EPA To Reform Toxic Chemical Regulations
EPA To Review Toxic Chemical Regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced its plans to review six controversial toxic chemicals, Environmental Health News is reporting. President Obama’s top environmental official—EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson—announced a plan to change how the United States regulates … [Read more...] about EPA To Reform Toxic Chemical Regulations
New Heparin Regulations Announced by China
China New Regulations For Heparin. China has placed tighter controls on heparin manufacturing following the discovery that heparin ingredients sourced from that country had been replaced with a substance derived from animal cartilage. Tainted heparin manufactured by Baxter International has been blamed for over 700 serious … [Read more...] about New Heparin Regulations Announced by China
Dangerous Imports to Be Discussed at Public Meeting
Dangerous Imports Prompts A Call Of Tougher Regulations. Dangerous and defective imports have made headlines all summer, prompting many to demand that the government take more action to protect US consumers. Now, Americans are going to be given a chance to air their concerns about this urgent issue. The Interagency Working … [Read more...] about Dangerous Imports to Be Discussed at Public Meeting
