Sentences with phrase «voluntary guidelines on»

An in - depth investigation by Reuters describes the dirty details of the onslaught of Big Food lobbying in the wake of an effort by the federal government to improve voluntary guidelines on food marketing to kids.

In addition to providing voluntary guidelines on safety and sanitation, these measures are a powerful guide for lawmakers seeking to reassure the public that groomers are responsible and diligent professionals.

The task force recommendation on converting voluntary guidelines on severe accident responses into mandatory rules is right.

Mr. Ghosio and Town Board member Jill Doherty suggested adding voluntary guidelines on the town's website that would encourage water conservation.

And remember the recent, landmark inter-agency effort to issue voluntary guidelines on the marketing of junk food to kids?

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The establishment of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in 2004 set up voluntary guidelines for «greener» palm oil production and has tried to encourage palm oil expansion in a «sustainable» way that doesn't ruin primary rain forests or violate the land rights of local people.

The NFF's statement followed speculation last week that it had gone cold on a voluntary code, which would establish principles and guidelines to manage sensitive supply - chain issues and commercial disputes.

In addition, the Australian Beverages Council has adopted, as policy, the Australian Association of National Advertisers» (AANA's) voluntary guidelines for advertising directed at children, and is a signatory to the Code of Practice on Nutrient Claims and to all other voluntary advertising industry codes of practice.

The industry has shown a responsible approach to be part of any solution framework through voluntary front of pack labelling, reducing serving sizes, reformulating to low or no calories, a voluntary ban on marketing to kids under 12 and compliance with school canteen guidelines.

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.

High sodium consumption is associated with health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and the FDA has put out new voluntary guidelines for commercial food producers to cut down on sodium in their products.

«Our concern is those voluntary guidelines are back - door regulation,» he said, deploring the fact that kids can watch shows that depict sex and drugs on MTV, but «you can not see an advertisement for Tony the Tiger during the commercial break.»

This 4th edition of the Guidelines is based on research findings and on widespread discussions with health professionals, parents and voluntary organisations.

The researchers assessed the nutritional content of products advertised — cereals, sweets, snacks, beverages and other foods — and whether they fit the proposed voluntary nutrition guidelines recommended by the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children.

As a result, at least nine states, including California, Maine and Maryland, have implemented their own controls on the proper handling of e-waste, and the electronics industry has voluntary guidelines to reduce it.

In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced voluntary guidelines for companies on how to present the risks and benefits of a given product online, even with character restrictions.

2018 State Scorecard Scan provides updated information on states that have developed voluntary SEL guidelines and posted SEL - related resources on their websites.

The ISLLC standards, originally developed through CCSSO and more recently known as the Educational Leadership Policy Standards, provide voluntary guidelines to states and districts regarding on - the - job expectations for principals and other school and district leaders.

The release marks the second phase of voluntary guidelines to address driver distraction on US roads; the first phase, released in 2013,... Read more →

Air Canada and WestJet say they won't reduce the size of permitted carry - on luggage to go along with new voluntary international guidelines.

Our voluntary certification means we provide the highest standards of care in anesthesia, dentistry, pain management, patient care, surgery and emergency care based on the guidelines set by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

It provides recommendations on designing structures that minimize bird deaths and is especially helpful to those looking to apply voluntary guidelines or mandatory standards for buildings.

Under FWS» current voluntary permitting guidelines, wind energy companies are not required to apply for incidental take permits under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act or the ESA when the project sits on private property.

The suggested 5 % per year decline can be used as a guideline for responsible action on a voluntary basis.

The wind farms in Friday's settlement came on line before the Obama administration drafted voluntary guidelines encouraging wind energy companies to work with the Fish and Wildlife Service to avoid locations that would impact wildlife.

Policymakers in a handful of states have set guidelines — voluntary for the most part — on how schools should deal with life - threatening food allergies, but they've fallen short of regulating this in any meaningful way.

The negligence of EU environmental policy in the Commission's 2004 Guidelines on Application of Article 81 (3) of the Treaty and the 2010 Guidelines on Horizontal Co-Operation Agreements is seriously worrying in that respect, particularly since EU environmental policy is based increasingly on market based instruments (e.g. emissions trading, tax instruments, voluntary environmental agreements) to achieve EU environmental goals.

The Transnational Dispute Management Journal (TDM, ISSN 1875 - 4120) and OGEMID listserv focus on recent developments in the area of (investment) arbitration and dispute management, regulation, treaties, judicial and arbitral cases, voluntary guidelines, tax and contracting.

Chao's department is scrambling to amend its voluntary autonomous vehicle guidelines to include buses and trucks, the latter of which Waymo is also working on.

2018 State Scorecard Scan provides updated information on states that have developed voluntary SEL guidelines and posted SEL - related resources on their websites.

(In October, Baker reached agreement with Fannie and Freddie on voluntary disclosure and capital risk guidelines, a move NAR strongly supported.)

The HAFA guidelines are voluntary, but major banks and servicers — including Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citimortgage — as well as dozens of smaller lenders, are expected to participate, clearing up the logjam of potential short sales on their books.

«Money laundering is a clear and consistent concern that needs to be addressed, which is why we worked with FinCen to develop voluntary guidelines that help real estate professionals identify and act on red flags they see in the marketplace,» said NAR President William E. Brown.

CHICAGO — Industry groups are stepping aggressively into the debate over after - the - fact referral fees, bringing with them voluntary guidelines they hope relocation companies will adopt before state regulators crack down on the controversial practice.

The real estate industry has said it adheres to its own voluntary guidelines in performing background checks on purchasers.