Massive toy recall: no fun for China

Article Abstract:

Product recalls of toy companies, like Mattel, Fisher-Price and RC2, due to excessive lead contents were discussed. The toys subject to recall were all imported from China. According to the Toy Industry Association, about 70 to 80% of toys sold in the United States are made in China.

China, Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Imports, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Product defects and recalls, Toy industry, Mattel Inc., Fisher-Price Inc., RC2 Corp., RCRC

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The White House manages green

Article Abstract:

An executive order No. 13148 issued in April 2000 by the White House requires all Federal agencies to implement the Environmental Management System (EMS). Effective environmental management can cut costs.

Environmental aspects, Environmental protection, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Environmental issue

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Clarifying the intent of ISO 14001

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the core aspects of ISO-14001-Environmental Management Systems, as put forward by the United States technical advisory group (TAG), is presented.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Professional Organizations, Standards Committees, Technical Standards Programs, Analysis, Technical standards, ISO 14000 (Standard)

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