INTERNATIONAL RECALL STANDARD IN THE WORKS By Arunjana Das An ISO project committee is developing an international standard for establishing a global framework for consumer product recall programs.

ECHA WANTS AUTHORIZATION FOR SEVEN SUBSTANCES By Arunjana Das The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) June 2 issued recommendations for the control of seven substances of “very high concern” in consumer products.

FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on pajamas, lawnmowers, travel adapters, kitchen utensils, children's shoes, cabinet heaters, crossbows, lamps, hair irons, motors, paint sprayers, clamp meters, play yards, strollers, RAPEX.