Thought Leadership

With more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, people are beginning to wonder whether the technology is safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is concerned, too. This month, NHTSA announced it will be zeroing in on the risks of EVs with its new Battery Safety Initiative. To ensure future battery-powered vehicles are safe, […]

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established in 1970 primarily to reduce deaths and injuries related to motor vehicle crashes. But safety advocates now accuse the agency of being “asleep at the wheel.” A recent article published in the non-profit newsletter ‘Fair Warning’ says that under the Trump administration, the agency has […]

Just in time for the holiday season, USA Today reveals the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) pulled inspectors from ports around the country in mid-March due to COVID-19. The shutdown continued to September, meaning inspectors were not at the ports “while this year’s holiday gifts entered the U.S.,” the piece emphasizes. The holiday season alone […]

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule to establish traceability recordkeeping requirements for certain foods. The proposal applies to those who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List (FTL). The proposed recordkeeping requirements stipulate that companies must disclose Key Data Elements (KDEs) associated […]

As we head into a new year, we’ve spotted a new trend impacting companies across all industries: product recalls are becoming more frequent, complex, and expensive. Based on our experience and analysis of the data, advanced technology, more efficient processes, complex supply chains and increasingly sophisticated products are creating more risks and challenges. Combine that […]