Understanding CPSIA Requirements for Apparel

Date: 26th August 2009

Time: 19:00-20:00 BST

As an apparel manufacturer or importer, are you ready for the new CPSIA provisions? Do you have a "reasonable testing" program to ensure you are in compliance and do you know how to prepare the Certificate of Compliance?

Join STR's complementary webinar to gain valuable information on what you need to know to ensure your sewn products are in compliance with the safety regulations pertaining to apparel.

Agenda

• CPSC regulations that apply to wearing apparel.
• Requirements for flammability, lead and phthalates tests.
• Your responsibility under the CPSIA & how to define a reasonable testing program.
• The latest on tracking labels, which are required as of 14th August 2009.

Speakers

Victor Ovadia is Senior Director, Business Development, STR with focus on softlines. He has nearly 30 years of experience in quality assurance and safety testing of consumer products.

Ben DeVito is a Business Development Executive at STR. He has over 20 years of experience in the apparel industry and has held positions in production, sourcing and quality control in a variety of companies.

Please reserve your place at https://strevents.webex.com.

Should you have any queries, please contact Ian Butler on +44 (0)118 939 8717 or ian.butler@struk.co.uk.

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