Apparel product compliance/quality control workshop - VCR, 09/24/2025

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. 

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.

• An overview of new regulations in different jurisdictions, different product standards etc.

• Best practices for complying with the Federal Plastics Registry - 2026 reporting of apparel

• Chemical restrictions - focusing on 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.

• A discussion of 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 agenda will be available shortly.

Who should attend:

• Quality control staff 

• Product developers and sourcing staff who want to better understand product compliance and testing, and new government mandates

• Others in your firm who manage these activities

Space is limited.

Coffee and refreshments are included with registration. 

The early bird registration ends Monday, September 15th.

Full agenda and list of presenters to follow shortly.

Schedule

• Registration: noon to 1:00 PM 
• Presentations: 1:00 - 4:30 PM

Registration

Follow the REGISTER NOW link to confirm pricing.

NOTE: in order to register for this event you must login as a registered user or member of the CAF.  Special rates apply for CAF members and SGS clients.