The increasing demand for consumer products has lead an ever increasing marketplace from which these products or their component may originate. However, because of inconsistencies in the development and application of environmental and health regulations, the need for risk assessment of consumer products has become increasingly critical. For example, recent changes in the regulatory environment in the European Union may directly impact producers of consumer products including:
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ensuring that all products relevant to consumer health and safety are adequately covered;
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providing information on product risks and recalls of dangerous products, when necessary;
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making more effective use of standards to consistently apply the concept of safe products.
The Sapphire Group provides the comprehensive and reliable risk assessments for consumer products. We realize that developing and sourcing products worldwide, expanding into new product areas and tackling new markets lead to an increase of risk. Furthermore, with the burden of consumer product legislation increasing, more and more responsibility is required of manufacturers and importers. We help monitor product performance and quality and help build and maintain a long-term quality and safety management system. The Sapphire Groups expert consultants have addressed the following types of issues:
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Review of product formulations
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Identification of data gaps for safety requirements
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Evaluation of supplemental chemistry to reduce hazards and/or provide alternative component chemicals
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Early stage assessments for regulatory acceptance
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Product defense
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Design and implementation of full stewardship programs
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Stand-by medical assistance for exposed individuals
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Communication of complex scientific issues to non-technical audiences including the press.
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