The concern of product safety has become a worldwide issue. Consumers are more educated now than ever before. No longer are they relying on what the doctor ordered. Products are being advertised on television, in magazines, in newspapers and even on billboards. The product industry is leading the world’s income. There is an alarming increase in the number of lawsuits against product manufacturers, importers and distributors. Pharmaceutical companies are being hit the hardest. The media becomes involved with increasing the awareness of many products once they are suspected of causing harm to the consumer. How does a consumer become protected with the products that are on the market? How does the manufacturer know that the product is safe for distribution? What happens when product safety is an issue? How does a company protect itself from lawsuits? What can a consumer do if they claim they have damages or injuries from a product? These are all questions a Certified Product Safety Specialist (CPSS) can help answer.