Sentences with phrase «of voluntary standards»

In 2009, climate scientists met to try and figure out a system of voluntary standards to guide geoengineering research, much as molecular biologists met in 1975 to assess the potential risks of biotechnology.

The PIJAC Small Animal Standards of Care (SAC) is the first - ever, comprehensive set of voluntary standards for breeders and distributors of small mammals, reptiles, and birds.

That's a big change from last year, when two - thirds of Americans hadn't heard of the voluntary standards.

To do this they can choose from a range of potential tactics such as: more transparent reporting; shifts in R&D or asset reorganisation to capture expected future opportunities or to shed perceived liabilities; changes in regulatory approach; and, at an industry level, development and deployment of voluntary standards of behaviour.

HSBC is a member of the International Capital Market Association's (ICMA) Executive Committee for the Green Bond Principles, which are a set of voluntary standards for issuers of green bonds.

Not exact matches

She and a colleague published a book this year examining the efficacy of a variety of voluntary CSR standards.

The U.S. - based Railway Supply Institute, whose members build more than 95 per cent of all North American tank cars and lease more than 70 per cent, said about 55,000 new tank cars will have been put in service between 2011 — when the new voluntary safety standards were adopted — and 2015.

A bill making its way through the House of Representatives and heavily backed by Big Food would create a voluntary national labeling standard, while preventing states from mandating labeling on their own.

This paper surveys behavioral science findings on how cultural attributes and management practices can either promote or undermine voluntary adherence to ethical standards, workplace rules and legal requirements, with special attention to the communicative aspect of management practices.

All of their pet foods and treats are sourced, manufactured, and packaged in the USA, and the company maintains strict quality control standards that include voluntary on - site USDA testing.

All members adhere to CVTA's Codes of Conduct, which are voluntary program and consumer protection standards aimed at promoting quality training programs

If they prove themselves worthy of public confidence by maintaining high standards of competence, if through professional associations and voluntary accrediting agencies they discipline themselves in matters of knowledge, skill, and character, independence of political control can be assured, and unwarranted interference and coercion can be successfully resisted.

Whitman explains that «the democratic republican principle» is «the theory of development and perfection by voluntary standards.»

Poverty impact of social and environmental voluntary standards systems in Kenyan tea.

It has already developed new voluntary standards in the sectors of aquaculture, catering and resorts, textile, fair trade, cosmetic etc..

The Beer, Wine and Spirits Producers» Commitments 2013 - 2017 include adding to packaging globally (except where similar information is already legally required, prohibited or already provided by voluntary agreements) a standard set of easily understood symbols or equivalent words to discourage (1) drinking and driving (2) consumption by those under - age and (3) consumption by pregnant women.

The PIRSA grants are dollar for dollar voluntary contribution grants, and their purpose is to offer «support in assisting food and beverage businesses and industry associations to help attain industry standard third - party certifications that will support achievement of either or both of the following aims: (a) accessing new or higher value markets for product, or (b) contributing to premium positioning and achieving superior prices for products.»

The FLW Standard is voluntary and designed for users of all types and sizes, across all economic sectors, and in any country.

The Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC), brings together seven of the world's most influential voluntary sustainability standards: Fairtrade International, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), GoodWeave International, Rainforest Alliance (RA), Social Accountability International (SAI), Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and UTZ, in its partnership with the ISEAL Alliance, and world - renowned living wage experts Dr. Richard Anker and Ms. Martha Anker.

Out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of maintaining the highest possible standards for product quality, Niagara is issuing a voluntary recall for Spring Water products produced from its Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities during the June 10th — June 18th time frame.

As of April 2016, 80 percent of U.S. dairy companies have committed to adopting these voluntary standards which include three primary pillars:

Under the new voluntary plan, only two standard labels will appear on food: «use by» for perishable items, indicating the last day they can be safely consumed, and «best if used by,» indicating the last date of peak quality for the product.

Carey served as chairman of the Innovation Center's traceability subcommittee when the voluntary traceability standards were originally announced.

While not commenting directly on Coles - whose new free - range standard is 10,000 hens per hectare, almost a seven-fold reduction in space from the voluntary guidelines - ACCC commissioner Sarah Court said the watchdog believed 10,000 hens per hectare was not consistent with consumers» understanding of free range.

Establishing voluntary high standards of sustainable practices to be followed and maintained by the entire wine community

In 2014, we received no incidents of noncompliance with laws and regulations and voluntary standards related to transportation, handling and slaughtering practices.

Linked to the voluntary Smart Meal Seal Programme (a point - of - purchase labelling scheme for healthy options), the Colorado Department of Health provides nutrition training for catering managers in participating restaurants and canteens to encourage the development of healthier options that meet nutritional standards.

It is promoted as a voluntary best practice standard and has been used by a majority of school divisions as benchmarks for measuring progress of local wellness policies.

Only models with this seal are guaranteed to meet voluntary safety standards for strength of materials, security of the latch, size of the bar or slat openings, and more.

As with most of the other new standards, the safety improvements for bassinets and cradles are based on voluntary standards from ASTM.

New walkers that meet the voluntary Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) standards (1997), including being too wide to fit through a standard doorway, or having features, such as a gripping mechanism, to stop the walker at the edge of a step, are safer than older ones, but they are still a possible source of injuries for children.

Members of these groups participated in voluntary safety standards before the newer mandatory federal standards were enacted.

Whilst it is highly commendable and reassuring that the UK healthcare system has made such progress with implementing the Baby Friendly standards, recent staff shortages in maternity services, cuts to health visiting services and de-commissioning of voluntary sector support undermine this success.

The industry has banded together under the auspices of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to establish voluntary safety standards for baby products that have been coupled with mandatory and voluntary standards of the CPSC.

As part of the project, the students reviewed Federal and voluntary safety standards, previous incidents and current crib designs.

Under the bill, the National Academy of Sciences would develop voluntary nutrition standards to be ready six months after the bill is enacted.

majority of high chair manufacturers are already building and testing their high chairs to the voluntary ASTM safety standards.

JPMA - certified, and all of our furniture meets voluntary ASTM standards in addition to CPSC regulations.

If you dig into the details, moreover, you will see that a lot of market regulations and voluntary industrial standards show the same pattern of convergence.

The way we work, our global code of business conduct, supported by our global policies, standards and guidance notes, in conjunction with the requirements of local law and our voluntary commitments, forms the basis of our governance systems.

The agreements will be voluntary at first but Ms Blears said she was willing to consider whether they should be linked to a form of redress if council services fall below acceptable standards.

The Federal Department of Labor issued draft regulations in November of 2015 exempting states from the requirements of ERISA, the 1974 federal law that established liability standards and protections for private sector workers» voluntary retirement plans.

President Obama is now considering an executive order that would include most of our bill's provisions but would not be able to extend incentives such as liability protection to those companies that implement voluntary standards.

Farmers are seeing the same trend in voluntary FDA and Agriculture Department standards called «good agricultural practices,» which include several common - sense measures such as hand - washing but can dock farms points if they sit within 2 miles of livestock.

As such connections are made, Jackson and his colleagues argue that what's really needed isn't a patchwork of voluntary responses but an official safety standard for arsenic in all foods.

ANSI has worked to facilitate the growing trend of government agencies using voluntary consensus standards created by the private sector as an alternative to agency - developed standards.

Domestically, ANSI provides a forum where the private and public sectors can cooperatively work together toward the development of voluntary national consensus standards.

The U.S. computer industry has responded by adopting a voluntary program called Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) that is designed to provide standards for greener computers as well as to keep discarded electronics out of landfills, where the majority end up.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in residential buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards; and

While Virginia's voluntary renewable portfolio standard is far from perfect, it's neither helpful nor inspiring for Mr. Cuccinelli to scrap the program altogether on behalf of a few vested dirty energy interests.