As I prepared to write this year’s season of giving blog, I reflected on how, every year, I think there can’t be a way to top the year before—whether professionally, personally, within my community or in the world. However, for me, this year ha…

For years, undeclared allergens have been a leading cause of food recalls in the United States. And now, those fearful of facing blame for not doing enough to protect consumers are demanding quicker and broader food recalls. This month, The U.S. F…

The new car sales market contracted by 29 per cent in the first three quarters of 2020, with passenger vehicle registrations down from circa 9.9 million in 2019, to 7.05 million in 2020, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers…

Presented by RIMS and Sedgwick, this webinar covers: the micro- and macro-economic impacts of COVID-19 as legislators, politicians, and regulators take actions that extend workers’ compensation benefits; the impacts that include the potentially signi…

From teas and essential oils to drugs, faulty masks, and other medical products, COVID-19 has brought a wave of deceptive marketing and fraud.Early on in the pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

As we head into winter, and the end of a second UK lockdown, the focus remains on containing the spread of the coronavirus. Add the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, which will undoubtedly impact on labour resources across the entire construction ind…

Every European industry, sector and market has felt the impact of the pandemic, which has resulted in a downturn in recalls across the board. From automotive, electronics, clothing and toys to medical devices, pharmaceuticals and food and drink, our …

In late October, fast-fashion chain Primark announced that it had joined the United Nations’ Fashion Charter (UNFCCC) to support its net-zero ambitions and committed to reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.The clothing giant went …

The latest data from our Third Edition Recall Index, the leading recall insights report, confirms recall activity has remained steady, for the most part, for the last 10 months despite the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with cases surging and a turbulen…

Exactly one year after launching AirPods Pro, Apple has announced a new “Service Program” for models of the earphones that may be affected by a problem that causes sound issues. The program comes after months of consumer complaints about the faulty p…

With only a few weeks left until Christmas, online retailers and high street stores will be going through their inventory lists and checking them twice to make sure merchandising is in tip-top shape ahead of the December buying surge.This is also the…

As we approach unemployment tax season, the uncertainties around COVID-19 will only increase. How will the pandemic impact 2021 unemployment taxes? What about the years that follow? And in addressing unemployment, how can employers avoid fraud and id…

The UK’s ministerial Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published a study last month into product recall effectiveness. Designed to provide insights to support increasing the effectiveness of product recall in action, the st…

When we think back on the past week in U.S. election events, our minds may not immediately go to one of the most potentially impactful decisions made on the state level. Colorado has become the first state to implement a paid family and medical leave…

Between delays and temperature exposures, event cancelations and general uncertainties around COVID-19, the marine industry has had its fair share of challenges during the pandemic. As restrictions continue to develop, many importers and exporters ar…