A new technology information system is allowing regulators in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the nations of Central and South America to quickly and reliably exchange information about consumer product recalls, according to the Toy Industry Association. The Inter-American Rapid Alert System, launched by the Organization of American States‘ Consumer Safety and Health Network, will enable regulators to coordinate efforts to prevent recalled products from entering the marketplace.
The system is available in four languages–English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish–and features detailed information about legislation governing product recalls in different American countries. It also provides guidance documents, study reports, analyses of product safety trends, and newsletters to the participating countries.
The goal of the systems is to address recall issues among members of the global regulating community.
