Description
The Canadian Apparel Federation is hosting a half day Product compliance workshop dealing with regulatory compliance, product testing and traceability for apparel and other soft goods.
Covering topics such as product compliance, new chemical restrictions, traceability and new regulatory mandates.
This workshop will help remove the guesswork and help improve the level of knowledge and effectiveness of your product compliance, quality control and sourcing personnel. It deals with the regulatory landscape as it exists today, changes that are likely and also gives you an opportunity to learn from experts and share insights with your peers in the industry.
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An overview of new relevant regulations in different jurisdictions, different product standards etc.
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Best practices for complying with the Federal Plastics Registry - 2026 reporting of apparel
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Chemical restrictions - focussing on recent priority issues such as PFAS - in both Canada and the United States
- Changes to Canadian law regarding greenwashing - penalties and risks associated with changes to the Competition Act.
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A discussion of some key technologies involved in support of product compliance.
We are bringing together a diverse group of speakers, all of whom are experts in their fields. Speakers from SGS, KPMG, ITL, Claigan Environmental will be involved. Full agemnda will be available shortly.
Who should attend:
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Quality control staff
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Product developers and sourcing staff that want to better understand product compliance and testing, and new government mandates
- Others in your firm that manage these activities
Space is limited.
Coffee and snacks break is included with registration.
The early bird registration ends Monday, September 15th.
Full agenda and list of presenters to follow shortly.
Registration: noon to 1:00 PM
Presentations: 1:00 - 4:30 PM
NOTE: in order to register for this event you must login as a registered user or member of the CAF.