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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Shein boosts product safety standards with 2.5m testing goal for 2025
These efforts underscore Shein's dedication to ensuring product safety and meeting regulatory obligations across various markets. The company has broadened its product evaluation procedures by forging stronger relationships with 15 globally recognised product testing organisations. Shein anticipates an investment of approximately $15m in compliance activities for the year 2025. This investment will support an ambitious goal of conducting over 2.5 million product safety and quality assessments within the year, marking a 25% increment from the previous year. The company claims its product safety protocol to comply with pertinent laws and regulations, as well as the company's internal safety standards that correspond with regulatory and industry benchmarks, such as the US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). This comprehensive system spans pre-sale, during-sale, and post-sale processes to ensure continuous oversight of product safety and regulatory compliance. In 2025, Shein intends to strategically allocate resources to enhance visibility in compliance management through several initiatives: Standards and policies: Shein mandates that all vendors, including manufacturing partners and third-party sellers, adhere to relevant product safety laws and regulations, as well as Shein's established controls and standards. This includes the Shein Restricted Substances List (RSL) and vendor codes of conduct. The company claims to maintain an 'approved' materials library that meets company policies and standards. This library has now been expanded to include compliant trims and accessories for Shein-branded apparel products. To be included in the approved materials, fabrics and fixings must fulfil and comply with chemical safety standards such as: Fabric control: High-risk fabrics like PU must pass RSL testing before inclusion in the approved materials library. From April 2025 onwards, all fabrics intended for children's apparel under Shein brands will undergo chemical and flammability testing during onboarding. Trims and accessories controls: An additional compliance tracking system has been introduced for trims and accessories of finished garments to strengthen control over SHEIN-branded apparel from the sourcing stage. Shein says it updates its standards and policies on a regular basis by assessing compliance regulations across the globe. The company's policy requires vendors to submit necessary documentation for products falling into specific categories. By May 2025, Shein will enhance compliance measures by increasing checks on test reports, labels, and certifications such as RoHS for the EU and FCC for the US. SGS China e-commerce team deputy director Joy Jia said: 'Shein is a long-term customer of SGS, and we have been working together since 2021 to strengthen the compliance control of Shein products. 'Our cooperation with Shein has been deepening year by year, covering quality testing of textiles, toys, and accessories. SGS also looks forward to further cooperation with Shein in the future, aiming to continuously improve the compliance and quality of Shein products in target markets, thereby winning the favour of more consumers.' Dynamic Evaluations Vendors undergo dynamic evaluations based on factors like testing pass rates and negative feedback rates. Non-compliant vendors face consequences ranging from listing removals to partnership terminations. Since its launch, Shein has already terminated relationships with over 540 sellers who failed to meet compliance standards since launching its marketplace. Shein compliance global head Chris Pan said: 'Product safety is not an empty promise made to our customers. It is a consistent and sustained effort by Shein, as a responsible global company. As the breadth and depth of our product offerings grow, Shein is invested in building systems and partnerships that enhance the company's product compliance protocols. It is a challenge, but it is one that we can and will overcome.' Recently, Shein secured the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)'s approval for its net-zero science-based target for 2050 as well as its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets. "Shein boosts product safety standards with 2.5m testing goal for 2025" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
The Star
28-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Embracing the UK Medical Licensing Assessment to elevate medical education
IN the world of medical education, alignment with global standards is integral for the provision of consistently high quality of care to patients. The UK Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA) aims to reinforce this, ensuring that all doctors in the country meet rigorous requirements. Governed by the UK's General Medical Council (GMC), the UKMLA is a new assessment that tests the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to practise safely. All UK medical students graduating in the academic year 2024-25 and beyond will need to pass this assessment before they can be registered to practise medicine in the country. As the international branch campus of the acclaimed Newcastle University in the UK, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is the only medical school in Malaysia that integrates the UKMLA in its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) curriculum, providing a seamless pathway for aspiring doctors to establish their careers in the UK. 'By incorporating the UKMLA into our MBBS curriculum, NUMed is not only setting the stage for our graduates to succeed in the UK but also enhancing the overall quality of medical education in Malaysia,' said NUMed academic affairs dean Prof Joanna Matthan. The UKMLA strengthens graduates' professional competencies, ensuring that they possess both the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in diverse real-world medical settings. Obtaining the UKMLA enhances the employability of medical graduates, opening doors for them to practise medicine not only in the UK but also other countries where the UK's medical standards are highly regarded. Besides that, it ensures that doctors are well-equipped to provide safe and effective care to patients and contribute to higher levels of patient safety and quality of care within the healthcare system. 'We are proud to be the first university in this region to have a direct role in the development of the UKMLA. 'Several of our academic staff are actively collaborating with the UKMLA team, providing feedback and helping refine the overall framework. 'In essence, we are serving as a pilot institution, which presents an exceptional opportunity to influence its evolution,' Prof Matthan added. NUMed's first cohort of Year 5 MBBS students completed the UKMLA earlier this year, which included the Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA), a performance-based evaluation. Among others, the UKMLA question format shifts the focus away from language complexity, centring on subject comprehension instead. This is particularly important in an international context, where students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The question style is designed so that all students, regardless of their first language, can clearly understand the statements and are tested on their knowledge, not their ability to decipher complex phrasing. This format has been integrated into all assessments for MBBS students at NUMed, ensuring that they are consistently exposed to the single best answer format required by the UKMLA from the very beginning. 'All of our exam content now follows this model, with every question designed around clear, straightforward lead-in statements. 'It is a significant advantage for our students, as they are thoroughly prepared for the UKMLA right from the start of their medical education. 'In my view, this level of preparation is a distinctive strength of our programme and certainly a unique selling point,' Prof Matthan explained. According to Prof Matthan, NUMed is the first university in the region to be directly involved in developing the UKMLA. NUMed clinical affairs dean Prof Dr Harinarayan Radhakrishna noted that the university's MBBS programme is already tailored towards producing safe doctors as required by the GMC and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). 'With the debut of the UKMLA, we have made the necessary minor accommodations, which included shifting some courses earlier,' he added. In fact, at NUMed, the UKMLA is a requirement for graduation, reflecting its dedication to producing well-rounded, competent doctors who are prepared to deliver effective and compassionate care from the outset of their careers. 'NUMed students won't have to sit for any additional exams or assessments as the UKMLA constitutes their final year exams. This eliminates the need to travel to the UK for a separate assessment after graduation,' noted Prof Dr Harinarayan. In January 2025, NUMed's first cohort of Year 5 MBBS students completed the UKMLA, achieving a pass rate of nearly 95%. This commendable performance reflects the students' consistent ability to exceed the passing threshold. NUMed prepares its graduates for thriving careers both locally and internationally by equipping them with the resources and guidance needed to successfully navigate the UKMLA. Find out more about its MBBS and other programme offerings at email admissions@ call 07-555 3800, or WhatsApp 011-1231 5411/012-784 9456. Prospective students are invited to join NUMed's on-campus Open Day on May 3 to meet with students, faculty and staff, as well as explore the purpose-built campus. Visit for more details.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon Claims It Is Not Responsible for Some Hazardous Products It Has Sold
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Amazon is suing the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the agency's order requiring the e-commerce giant to recall hazardous products sold to consumers on In the complaint filed in Maryland last week, Amazon argues that it was a logistics provider of the hazardous products in question and, therefore, isn't responsible for the recall. 'The Commission may issue recall orders to the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of a product, but not to third-party logistics providers who store the product in their warehouses and transport it to customers,' Amazon says. The case dates back to 2021. The CPSC sued Amazon for selling over 400,000 units of products that posed a substantial hazard under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). The products were sold between 2019 and 2021 and included faulty carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, hair dryers without electrocution protection, and children's sleepwear violating federal flammability standards. Amazon later notified customers about the faulty products and blocked their sales. However, the CPSC took issue with two matters. One, the agency felt that Amazon 'downplayed the severity of the hazard by stating only that the product 'may' cause harm.' Two, the agency found that Amazon didn't provide a way to return the products or issue a full refund; instead, it only issued gift cards for Amazon credit. Last year, Amazon argued before an administrative law Judge that 'it was not a distributor and bore no responsibility for the safety of the products sold under its Fulfilled by Amazon program.' The judge, however, rejected Amazon's argument, determined it is a 'distributor,' and ordered the company to 'develop and submit proposed plans to notify purchasers and the public about the product hazards, and to provide refunds or replacements for these products.' As mentioned, Amazon now says it's only a logistics provider in this case since it does not manufacture, own, or sell the products sold via its Fulfilled by Amazon program. Additionally, Amazon argues that since CPSA grants the CPSC authority to issue recall orders only to manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, the agency cannot issue recall orders to the e-commerce giant. 'The Commission brought an administrative lawsuit only against Amazon to expand its authority over online marketplaces,' Amazon claims. While Amazon continues to deny its legal responsibility in the case, consumer safety advocates argue otherwise. 'Instead of demonstrating its commitment to consumer safety, Amazon has fought the CPSC every step of the way for more than three years,' said William Wallace, director of safety advocacy for Consumer Reports. 'It's absurd to suggest that because a company hosts a marketplace online it should be exempt from sensible requirements that help get hazardous products out of people's homes and prevent them from being sold.'
