Legislation would require product recall cover

by Mark A. Hofmann (mailto:mhofmann@BusinessInsurance.com) at Business Insurance: Breaking News

WASHINGTON?Distributors of certain imported consumer and food products would be required to demonstrate that they have the financial ability to cover risks associated with recalls and product safety under a bill introduced by two freshman senators. Under the Food and Product Responsibility Act, a...

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