Webinar on Safety and Compliance of U.S. and Canada Regulations for Textiles and Footwear (March 22, 2016)
Safety and compliance should always be the number one concern for any product. This webinar will guide you through the U.S. and Canadian regulations applicable to textiles and footwear and the differences between each market. We will review the most common failures and the key recall cases for the apparel and footwear industry. After the webinar, you will have a strong understanding of what hazards are impacting your industry, and how best to manage safety and compliance with your products. The Webinar will be taking place on March 22, 2016 (02:00 PM – 03:00 PM ET) and is offered by Asia Inspection and conducted by Karolyn Helda Global Program Director, AsiaInspection
Why you want to attend?
• Hear an overview of regulations, labeling, and industry practice requirements that apply to apparel and footwear for distribution in the U.S. and Canada, highlighting the differences between the two markets.
• View a summary of the common product safety failures found in textiles and footwear.
• Learn about product recalls and the hazards to look out for in these products.
Karolyn Helda, Global Program Director, AsiaInspection, has over 25 years of experience in the consumer products quality assurance industry. Her knowledge spans softlines, general merchandise as well as consumable consumer goods such as over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty care items. Karolyn’s direct experiences include laboratory management, global compliance program development and management, and protocol development according to international testing requirements.
The moderator will be Nate Herman, Vice President, International Trade AAFA, the American Apparel and Footwear Association