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Consumer Product Recalls and Compliance in 2022 Recall Readiness

More than 1 billion units of food, drugs, medical devices, automobiles and consumer products were recalled in the U.S. in 2021. According to the latest 'State of the Nation Recall Index report' published by Sedgwick, 2021 marks the second year in the last decade to surpass the 1 billion milestone. As regulation and enforcement increases amongst [...]

Consumer Product Recalls and Compliance in 2022 Recall Readiness2022-06-06T14:35:54+00:00

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

The FDA recently published its final guidance outlining steps companies should take to develop recall policies and procedures that include training, planning, and record-keeping to help significantly reduce the time a recalled product remains on the market. The purpose of this guidance was to clarify FDA’s recommendations for industry and Agency staff regarding timely [...]

The Government is Making Product Recall Management Tougher. Are You Prepared?2022-06-06T20:04:22+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. Learn why the auto industry should care [...]

Why the Automotive Industry Should Care More About Product Recalls and Compliance Issues2022-05-31T16:33:13+00:00

Food and Beverage: Product Recalls Compliance Issues Recall Planning

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 Compliance Issues Recall Planning2022-05-31T17:55:43+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?2022-06-06T20:04:32+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?2022-06-06T20:04:41+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 Recalls2022-06-06T20:04:50+00:00

Part 13: What Is the Role of the Quality Assurance Department During a Product Recall? 

The Quality Assurance (QA) department identifies defects in manufactured products, preventing product recalls from happening. But problems can occur elsewhere in supply chains, causing the government to issue a recall notice. When this happens, QA teams need to collaborate with the rest of their organization and act quickly to minimize public safety risks. As we continue [...]

Part 13: What Is the Role of the Quality Assurance Department During a Product Recall? 2022-06-06T20:05:00+00:00

Part 12: What is the Role of the Purchasing Department in Mock Recall Planning?

Purchasing departments buy goods and services for their organizations. Like other departments, these teams need to adapt quickly to a product recall situation. Otherwise, the consequences could be disastrous. In this post, we look at the role of the purchasing department in product recall management, and how digital tools help these talented teams. What [...]

Part 12: What is the Role of the Purchasing Department in Mock Recall Planning?2022-06-06T20:05:11+00:00

Part 11: What is the Role of the Public Relations Department in the Product Recall Process?

Product recalls can be a public relations (PR) headache for organizations in all industries. The media can distort the truth about recalls, and this can jeopardize an organization's reputation. This is where the role of the PR team comes in. These trained professionals manage the reputations of organizations in a product recall management situation [...]

Part 11: What is the Role of the Public Relations Department in the Product Recall Process?2022-06-06T20:05:21+00:00
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