The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment will <=””>propose changes to the existing maximum allowable dose level (MADL) (i.e. safe harbor level) for lead. The agency’s decision follows a […]
Product Safety — Vermont Issues Final toxic substances in Children’s Product Regulation, First Reports Due July 1, 2016
On August 27, the Vermont Department of Health issued the final rule for the implementation and enforcement of the state’s Toxic Substances in Children’s Product Law. The final rule provides […]
Product Safety — New California Proposition 65 Notices
New “60-day” notices have been issued alleging that brands and retailers sold vinyl/PVC zipper pulls for eyewear cases (Notice 1) and toiletry bags (Notice 1, Notice 2) in California that […]
Product Safety — CPSC Moves Forward With Pilot for Electronic Filing of Targeting/Enforcement Data
On August 21, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that it will launch a pilot for the electronic filing of targeting/enforcement data.Applications to participate in the program are due October […]
New app to help Boston port truckers check box availability
Tideworks Technology has developed a mobile version of its customer service web portal for the Massachusetts Port Authority called Forecast Mobile Lite.
French-Chinese consortium wins terminal concession in Cameroon
Ocean carrier CMA CGM will team up with Bolloré African Logistics and China Harbour Engineering Company to build and operate a 1.4 million-TEU container terminal in Kribi.
Port of Oakland: Ship queue has disappeared
The Norther California port warned, however, that vessel backlogs could reoccur if more longshore labor is not added.
Chinese shipyard declares bankruptcy
Shandong Huahai Shipbuilding, a small shipbuilding company based in Rizhao, Shandong, will now be liquidated after an application from its primary creditor was accepted by the Rizhao Intermediate People’s Court.
Trade – Adding Fashion Accessories to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
The U.S. Trade Representative is now accepting petitions to add a range of fashion accessories to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. If the petitions are reviewed and accepted by the […]
Port of Baltimore reaches new highs for cargo
The Charm City port recently set monthly, fiscal year and calendar year records for containers and tonnage, according to figures from the Maryland Port Administration.