Target will pay $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling toys with lead paintOctober 1st, 2009 Target penalized for toys with lead paintWASHINGTON — Target Corp. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling a variety of toys with high levels of lead paint on the surface.
Clove and tobacco importer sues FDA seeking judgment preventing a ban on flavored 'cigars'September 30th, 2009 Clove and tobacco importer sues FDA to prevent banWASHINGTON — The top distributor of clove-flavored tobacco products in the U.S. is asking a federal court to decide whether its new filtered cigars fall under a new federal ban on flavored cigarettes.
'India following global aviation safety norms'September 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - According to an audit done by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US, India has been found to be fully compliant with international safety standards, the government said Wednesday. "They (FAA) have taken a view to keep us in Category 1.
CPSC lets Mattel test its own toys, other companies must use independent labsAugust 27th, 2009 Third-party safety tests not required for MattelWASHINGTON — Toy-makers, clothing manufacturers and other companies selling products for young children are submitting samples to independent laboratories for safety tests. But the nation's largest toy maker, Mattel, isn't being required to do the same.
Importer to pay $31,500 penalty for violating safety standard on toys with small partsAugust 18th, 2009 Toy importer penalized for choking hazardWASHINGTON — TGH International Trading Inc. has agreed to pay a $31,500 civil penalty after it imported and sold toys with small parts in violation of federal child safety standards, government officials said Monday.
Small businesses anxious about costs of government's new lead-safety rules to keep kids safeAugust 13th, 2009 New lead limits big concern for small businessesWASHINGTON — Tighter limits on the amount of lead the government allows in children's products and a requirement for new tracking labels are stirring fear among small business owners, already hurting in a tough economy. Starting Friday, the new limits and labels are required as part of a consumer product safety law passed by Congress last summer in the wake of dozens of recalls of lead-tainted toys.
3 companies penalized for not promptly reporting consumer safety hazardsAugust 6th, 2009 Companies penalized for consumer safety violationsWASHINGTON — Ross Stores Inc. and two other companies have agreed to pay a total of about $1.3 million in civil penalties for failure to report safety hazards promptly, government officials announced Wednesday.
US regulators seek to create Beijing office to ensure Chinese exports safe for AmericansJuly 30th, 2009 US seeks China office to ensure export safetyHONG KONG — U.S. regulators announced plans Thursday to set up a Beijing office to help ensure Chinese exports are safe for Americans following a slew of recalls involving everything from pet food to children's toys.
Mississippi jury rules against Sherwin-Williams in lead paint contamination lawsuitJune 27th, 2009 Paint maker loses in Miss. lead contamination suitJACKSON, Miss.
India upgrades aviation security, safety standardsJune 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Thursday said it has developed an effective strategy to strengthen its regulatory mechanism and safety system for its aviation sector following recommendations from international authorities. "The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA - India's aviation regulator) has developed an effective strategy to strengthen and develop a robust regulatory mechanism and a safety oversight system.
India bans import of toys lacking safety standardsJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India has announced restrictions till January 2010 on the import of all toys that fail to meet international safety standards. Hitherto, the ban only related to Chinese toys.
Government launches effort to focus on preventable dangers in homesJune 9th, 2009 Govt. urges people to make homes healthyWASHINGTON — The government is urging parents and homebuilders to make their homes more healthy by getting rid of lead paint, mold, and other hazards. Acting Surgeon General Steven Galson and Housing Deputy Secretary Ron Sims launched a coordinated federal effort Tuesday to prevent diseases and injuries from potential health dangers in the home.
Safety official: Mattel hit with $2.3 million civil penalty for toys with lead-paint hazardJune 5th, 2009 Official: Mattel fined $2.3 million for toy hazardWASHINGTON — Toy maker Mattel Inc. and its Fisher-Price subsidiary have agreed to pay a $2.3 million civil penalty for importing and selling toys with excessive levels of lead.
Agency audit reveals safety issues, failure to meet standards at Savannah River SiteMay 3rd, 2009 Agency audit targets safety at Savannah River SiteRALEIGH, N.C. — An audit of a nuclear weapons complex in South Carolina says the Savannah River Site did not meet several safety standards when constructing a new facility.
India relaxes ban on Chinese toy importsMarch 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government has relaxed the ban imposed on import of Chinese toys, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said a notification issued Monday. The DGFT notification said that imports will be allowed only if the importer can produce a certificate stating that the toys conform to certain internationally-accepted quality standards.
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