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The Government is Making Product Recall Management Tougher. Are You Prepared?

Those not complying with product recalls and compliance issues won't get away with it for much longer. Regulators will crack down on rule-breakers, and companies across all product types will face legal action and tough regulatory enforcement. Those are the predictions of brand protection firm Sedgwick, which recently published its State of the Nation Recall Index [...]

The Government is Making Product Recall Management Tougher. Are You Prepared?2021-05-26T20:58:28+00:00

Prevention Planning for a Product Recall

Imagine the scene: You wake up, turn on your laptop, and read your emails. There's a message from someone at your legal department: "We've received a product recall notice from the FDA. One of our products contains a dangerous ingredient. We need to act now." The FDA (and other federal agencies) issue warnings like [...]

Prevention Planning for a Product Recall2021-06-22T18:44:23+00:00

Why the Automotive Industry Should Care More About Product Recalls and Compliance Issues

The automotive industry is among the highest-regulated sectors in the United States, with motor vehicle manufacturing governed by several federal agencies. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the one that handles product recalls and compliance issues for faulty tires, malfunctioning mirrors, broken baby seats, and other vehicle components. But just how much do product and quality [...]

Why the Automotive Industry Should Care More About Product Recalls and Compliance Issues2021-06-22T20:04:21+00:00

3 Medical Device Regulatory Compliance Issues in 2021

Product recalls and compliance issues affect all sectors, but some industries face more significant challenges than others. Medical device manufacturers, for example, should know the legal consequences of product recall non-compliance. These consequences include fines and enforcement action levied by the FDA for not responding to safety notices. As a medical device manufacturer, you might not [...]

3 Medical Device Regulatory Compliance Issues in 20212021-05-08T15:52:14+00:00

Food and Beverage: Product Recalls and Compliance Issues Businesses Need to Know Now

The food and beverage sector is dealing with more product recalls and compliance issues than ever before. The FDA regulates most of the industry and issues civil and criminal penalties to food and beverage companies that don't comply with ever-increasing legislation concerning product safety. However, many companies are unaware of their responsibilities, especially product recall management. [...]

Food and Beverage: Product Recalls and Compliance Issues Businesses Need to Know Now2022-01-03T17:23:52+00:00

Consumer Product Recalls and Compliance Issues in 2021

Consumer product recalls and compliance issues continue to plague manufacturers and retailers of consumer products in 2021. Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled nearly 20,000 lithium-ion battery cells, the type found in iPhones, toys, personal fans, vaping devices, and other products. The federal agency, tasked with protecting the public against injuries [...]

Consumer Product Recalls and Compliance Issues in 20212021-04-20T19:36:44+00:00

Why Should Pharma Companies Care About Regulatory Compliance?

The first of a five-part series examining product recalls and compliance issues in various business sectors. Pharma companies facing increasing regulatory scrutiny could be in hot water for ineffective product recall management. The FDA and other authorities regularly recall pharma products for mislabeling, packaging errors, unsafe ingredients, potential contamination, and other reasons. Drug manufacturers and distributors [...]

Why Should Pharma Companies Care About Regulatory Compliance?2021-04-05T16:06:12+00:00

Part 16: What Is the Role of the Sales Department in Product Recalls?

If not managed correctly, product recalls trickle down into sales. Research shows that supply chain glitches can lower sales by nearly 7 percent. A good sales department minimizes the impact of product recalls on sales. In the latest in our series on the effect of product recalls on business departments, we look at the role [...]

Part 16: What Is the Role of the Sales Department in Product Recalls?2021-04-05T16:05:53+00:00

Part 15: What Role Does the Sanitation Department Play in Product Recall Management?

You might think that product recall management and sanitation couldn't be more different, but this isn't the case at all. A recall notice affects all departments within an organization, including sanitation teams. And sanitation departments might have to change their garbage and waste disposal strategies in response to a recall notice. Otherwise, the entire [...]

Part 15: What Role Does the Sanitation Department Play in Product Recall Management?2021-04-05T16:06:03+00:00

Part 14: The Role of the Regulatory Affairs Department During Product Recalls

  The regulatory affairs department has a significant role to play in product recalls. Responsible for protecting public health, this team ensures organizations comply with safety standards, health legislation, and, of course, recall notices. Without the regulatory affairs department, organizations can't adhere to recall management protocols effectively. It's as simple as that. However, this department [...]

Part 14: The Role of the Regulatory Affairs Department During Product Recalls2021-03-08T14:27:10+00:00
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