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CU calls for more lead screening for children most at risk for exposure to hazardous lead. September 19, 2007 Consumers Union calls for improved lead screening for children Washington, DC— Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, calls for more lead screening for children most at risk for exposure to hazardous lead. In letters to key Continue Reading
Consumers Union Press Releases
The Grocery Manufacturers Association proposal fails to endorse needed key food safety reforms Tuesday, September 18, 2007 CONSUMERS UNION SAYS KEY ELEMENTS MISSING FROM INDUSTRY FOOD SAFETY PROPOSAL Washington, DC— Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, says that today’s Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) proposal on food safety fails to endorse needed key food safety reforms, Continue Reading
In California: Foods from cloned animals will likely be in supermarkets, unlabeled, before the end of this year Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 Consumers Union Urges Governor Schwarzenegger to Pass Bill Requiring Labeling of Cloned Milk and Meat Sacramento, Calif.–Consumers Union today urged Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign into law legislation requiring the labeling of cloned Continue Reading
CU calls for more funding and tools for the CPSC to ensure the safety of toys and other products Wednesday, September 12, 2007 CPSC Starved for Resources; Consumers Union Calls for More Funding and Tools to ensure the safety of toys and other products Washington, DC— The recent avalanche of toy recalls, involving Chinese-made toys Continue Reading
According to CU, China’s agreement with the U.S. to eliminate the use of lead paint on toys is long overdue. Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Consumers Union: China Action on Lead Paint in Toys Long Overdue Washington, DC—China’s agreement with the U.S. government to eliminate the use of lead paint on toys exported to the U.S., Continue Reading
The report presents almost no concrete ideas about how to deal with the tidal wave of hazardous food and toy imports CONSUMERS UNION’S RESPONSE TO IMPORT SAFETY REPORT The Interagency Task Force set up in June by President Bush, and led by HHS Secretary Michael O. Leavitt, issued a report entitled, “Protecting American Consumers Every Continue Reading
Proposed act outlines a system of increased inspection and will set up a mandatory certification system for US facilities. August 10, 2007 The Honorable John Dingell United States House of Representatives 2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-2215 Dear Representative Dingell; Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, is writing to thank you for Continue Reading
Consumer groups call on Congress and Presidential Task Force to immediately address safety of imports Consumers Union * Consumer Federation of America * Free Press Consumer Groups Call on Congress and Presidential Task Force to Immediately Address Safety of Imports Thursday, Aug 2, 2007 Washington, DC—Congress and the Administration need to develop a comprehensive plan Continue Reading
CU and CFA unveil an eight-step plan of action to protect consumers from the onslaught of hazardous imports. Consumers Union Nonprofit Publisher of Consumer Reports Consumer Federation of America Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Consumer Groups Propose Eight-Step Plan to Protect Consumers from Hazardous Imports Importers, Distributors, Retailers, Agencies Need to Be Held Accountable; Consumers Union Continue Reading
Consumer groups asked the the House to pass legislation to increase the fuel economy standard Consumer Groups Call on the House to Increase Fuel Efficiency in Vehicles Now Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union asked the U.S. House of Representatives today to move quickly to pass legislation to increase the fuel economy standard for Continue Reading
New guidelines for dietary supplement makers deal with type and amount of ingredients on label; not effectiveness Friday, June 22, 2007 New FDA Dietary Supplement Guidelines Still Don’t Ensure Safety, Effectiveness before Going on Store Shelves Guidelines only require makers follow procedures on type, amount of ingredients (Washington, D.C.) – The FDA’s announcement today of Continue Reading
Groups protest farm bill clause that wipes out state and local authority on meat, poultry, and biotechnology. FARM BILL COULD HAMSTRING STATE FOOD SAFETY AGENCIES Consumer, Environmental, Farmer and Animal Welfare Groups Protest Clause that Wipes Out State and Local Authority on Meat, Poultry, Biotechnology Washington, June 19, 2007—Forty consumer, environmental, farmer and animal welfare Continue Reading
CU testifies before the House on four bills designed to improve safety for children’s products. Consumers Union Supports Common Sense Product Safety Proposals Four Bills before House Subcommittee Would Enhance Product Safety Washington, DC—Consumers Union today offered support for four House bills before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection that could help make Continue Reading
Coalition statement in response to withdrawal of Baroody nomination to chair CPSC May 23, 2007 Coalition Statement in Response to Withdrawal of Baroody Nomination to Chair CPSC Washington, DC—The coalition of consumer, safety, and environmental groups that had opposed the nomination of Michael Baroody to the Chairmanship of the CPSC welcomes the withdrawal of Mr. Continue Reading
Legislation sponsored by Senators Clinton and Sununu clears committee hurdle. May 22, 2007 Groups Applaud Senate Action to Stop Auto Injuries Legislation sponsored by Senators Clinton and Sununu clears committee hurdle Washington, DC–Child safety advocates and consumer groups applauded today’s action in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to move legislation to protect children Continue Reading
President Bush’s nominee Michael Baroody is the wrong choice to head the Consumer Product Safety Commission Center for Environmental Health • Center for Justice and Democracy • Consumer Federation of America • Consumers Union • Kids in Danger • Public Citizen • Saferparks • U.S. PIRG April 26, 2007 Michael Baroody is the Wrong Person Continue Reading
FDA on average inspects food processing facilities at a rate of once every ten years. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Consumers Union Calls for Greater Funds, Oversight to Protect Nation’s Food Supply Washington, DC—Consumers Union is calling for greater oversight and more funds for the US Food and Drug Administration in response to the House Subcommittee Continue Reading
Testimony before FDA ask for mandatory safety practices for fruits and vegetables for safer produce supply Friday, April 13, 2007 Consumers Union Calls for Mandatory Safety Measures for Fresh Produce Washington, DC— Consumers Union today will testify before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asking for mandatory safety practices for fruits and vegetables to ensure Continue Reading
CR has completed its review of the erroneous crash-test data in its recent report on infant car seats March 20, 2007 CONTACT: Douglas Love (914) 378-2437 or Lauren Hackett (914) 378-2561 CONSUMER REPORTS STRENGTHENS ITS POLICIES IN THE WAKE OF ITS FLAWED INFANT CAR SEAT CRASH TESTS Review of crash-test story by independent experts found Continue Reading
CU is especially concerned about potential risk of Mad Cow disease in stock from Canada Monday, March 12, 2007 Consumers Union Calls on USDA to Continue Ban on Beef from Canada; 17,000 Citizens Join In Washington, DC— Consumers Union today submitted comments and a petition on behalf of 17,655 citizens urging the Department of Agriculture’s Continue Reading
In their mission to protect consumers, the CPSC and the FTC need increased funding and better oversight. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Consumers Union Calls For Greater Funds, Oversight for CPSC, FTC to Protect ConsumersTestimony before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services Underscores Challenges Facing Agencies (Washington, DC) –Today Consumers Union called for increased funding and Continue Reading
To stop deaths and injuries to children due to motor vehicle design flaws, advocates demand tougher laws. February 27, 2007 Child Safety Advocates and Victims Join Senators Clinton and Sununu and Representatives Schakowsky and King to Demand Passage of Tougher Laws to Stop Deaths and Injuries of Children Due to Motor Vehicle Design Flaws Victims Continue Reading
The “Safe Food Act” is a bill that will establish a single food agency with enhanced powers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 15, 2007 Salmonella Outbreak in Peanut Butter Shows Food Safety System Flaws; Consumers Union Applauds Senator Durbin and Rep. DeLauro on Introduction of “Safe Food Act” Washington, DC— Consumers Union commends Senator Richard Continue Reading
CU is calling for the creation of single food agency to ensure adequate, efficient, and effective oversight of our nation’s food supply. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 08, 2007 Consumers Union Calls for Single Agency to Ensure Safety of Nation’s Food Supply Washington, DC— Consumers Union is calling for the creation of a single food Continue Reading
Move is Made Pending Additional Testing Now Underway, PDF Statement Consumer Reports Withdraws Infant Car Seat Report Move is Made Pending Additional Testing Now Underway NEW YORK (Jan. 18) — Consumer Reports is withdrawing its recent report on infant car seats pending further tests of the performance of those seats in side-impact collisions. A new Continue Reading