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Tuesday, February 18
 

6:30am EST

ICPHSO Morning Walk
Tuesday February 18, 2025 6:30am - 7:15am EST
Start your morning off with a walk around the Hyatt property led by ICPHSO Member Jane McGarry.  Bring your own water bottles and prepare for the busy day ahead!
Tuesday February 18, 2025 6:30am - 7:15am EST
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Lobby

7:00am EST

Breakfast
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Enjoy a hot breakfast courtesy of ICPHSO before the days events begin.  Be sure to visit the exhibitors and view the posters in the exhibit hall before the sessions begin.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

7:00am EST

Registration
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm EST
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm EST
Registration Desk - Grand Cypress Ballroom Level

7:30am EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 7: Crowell & Moring - Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Reporting and Recalling at the CPSC
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST
Join Crowell & Moring’s attorneys for an interactive session on tips and best practices for avoiding common pitfalls  in reporting and recalling at the CPSC.
Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Falvey

Cheryl Falvey

Partner, Crowell & Moring, LLP
An experienced trial lawyer, and a former general counsel of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cheryl Falvey defends class actions, unfair competition, product liability and other mass tort claims arising out of consumer, occupational, and environmental... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Chaney

Rebecca Chaney

Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP
Transportation, micromobility, consumer, and other product manufacturers lean on Rebecca Chaney’s keen understanding of the transportation and consumer product industries and the legal landscape to advance their businesses. Rebecca applies her commercial-focused product risk lens... Read More →
avatar for Chantel Greene

Chantel Greene

Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP
Chantel Greene’s practice focuses on product liability and safety issues arising out of consumer and occupational exposures. Chantel counsels clients on product disputes, risk mitigation, and crisis management matters. She also advises clients on regulatory and enforcement issues... Read More →
avatar for Helena Alvarez

Helena Alvarez

Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP
Helena Alvarez helps clients meet their legal and business objectives by counseling them Mass Tort, Product & Consumer Litigation matters. Helena assists clients in the pharmaceutical, consumer product, and transportation industries with their regulatory and litigation needs. Born... Read More →
avatar for Shane Yodlowski

Shane Yodlowski

Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP
Shane Yodlowki has experience counseling clients on product safety and risk mitigation strategy, defending companies in nationwide multidistrict litigations, and representing clients before by the Department of Justice, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Federal Trade Commission... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST
Grand Cypress A-C

7:30am EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 8: Intertek - Everything You Need to Know About CPSC eFiling For the Product Registry
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST
Join us for an informative 20-minute session on CPSC eFiling, where we will delve into the final rule that will take effect in 2026 and guide you through the essential steps required to meet the new eFiling requirements. You'll gain insights into the necessary preparations and learn about our technology solution – InterLink 2.0, designed to ensure a seamless eFiling experience in a few clicks. Whether you're new to the process or looking to update your knowledge, this session will equip you with everything you need to know for smooth compliance with CPSC regulations on eFiling. 
Speakers
RK

Rajath Kumar

VP, Global Account Management, Intertek
AL

Andrew Loveland

Technical Director, Global Softlines and Hardlines, Intertek
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST
Regency 1-4 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

7:30am EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 9: Charlie's House Virtual Safety Experience - A partnership to promote safety around the world
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST
This sponsored session features a Charlie's House Virtual Safety Experience.  A partnership to promote safety around the world.
Speakers
avatar for Brett Horn

Brett Horn

Founder, Charlies House
Brett Horn is the founder of Charlie's House in Kansas City, MO, whose mission is to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home. He is also active in other product safety areas as the Vice Chair of Consumer Participation of ASTM Executive Committee on Consumer... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

8:00am EST

Day 2: Opening Remarks and Announcements
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am EST
Speakers
avatar for David Kosnoff

David Kosnoff

ICPHSO Planning Chair/Incoming President, Product Safety Executive
Recently retired from Walmart after a career spanning nearly forty years in corporate life, including a focus on product safety since 2006, David has had the privilege of leading Product Safety teams for Walmart, Hasbro, Amazon, and Mattel. His work included two Hong Kong based assignments... Read More →
avatar for Kim Mason

Kim Mason

Vice President, Product Quality and Compliance and ICPHSO President, Five Below
Kim Mason is the Vice President of Product Quality and Compliance at Five Below. She leads a team who implements and manages processes, systems, and training related to product safety, testing and regulatory compliance. Kim also oversees Five Below’s social responsibility program... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)

8:10am EST

Plenary Session 3: Leadership in Compliance
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:10am - 9:00am EST
The objective of this session is to explore and discuss the pivotal role of leadership in fostering a culture of compliance within organizations. By highlighting best practices, sharing real-world case studies, and providing actionable strategies, this session aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance consumer product safety and regulatory adherence.

Effective compliance in consumer product safety is not merely about adhering to regulations but about creating a culture where safety and ethical standards are ingrained in every facet of the organization. Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping this culture. This session will delve into how leaders can drive compliance from the top down, address challenges, and leverage best practices to achieve and maintain high standards in product safety.
Moderators
avatar for Kenneth d’Entremont

Kenneth d’Entremont

Professor (Lecturer), University of Utah
Ken d’Entremont, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor (Lecturer) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. He teaches courses in Product Safety, Engineering Ethics, System Safety, Industrial Safety, and interdisciplinary Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) at the... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Torine Creppy

Torine Creppy

President, Safe Kids Worldwide
Torine Creppy is the president of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries. For 25+ years, Ms. Creppy has dedicated her career to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, especially the most vulnerable... Read More →
avatar for Pinuccia Contino

Pinuccia Contino

Deputy to the Director for Consumers & Head of Unit Product Safety and Rapid Alert System, European Commission
Pinuccia Contino is the Deputy to the Director for Consumers & Head of the Product Safety and Rapid Alert System Unit in the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST). In this capacity, she is responsible for the European Union's legislation on general product safety... Read More →
avatar for Galia Frez

Galia Frez

VP Product QA & Regulatory Affairs, Hasbro
Galia Frez is Vice President of Quality Assurance and Global Regulatory Affairs for Hasbro, Inc. Based in Rhode Island.She leads teams responsible for Product Regulatory and Quality Policy, Chemical Compliance and Quality of in-house and out-licensed consumer products. She works with... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:10am - 9:00am EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)

9:10am EST

Breakout 5 (REPEATING 9): ESG and Product Safety
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
In a world where consumer trust linked to safety as well as sustainability is becoming ever more important, the overlap between ESG and safety requirements is an increasingly complex area that stakeholders must navigate. During this session, we will seek perspectives and experiences from industry and external advisors on the growing role of environmental regulation in product safety, the challenges and opportunities that this presents, and hopes and fears as we head into 2025. Attendees will gain insights into how businesses are incorporating ESG goals to enhance safety, transparency, and sustainability in product development and supply chains. Key topics include:
  •        The Role of ESG in Product Safety: Why aligning safety practices with ESG is essential for consumer trust and corporate resilience.
  •       Best Practices and Innovations: Examples of how companies are integrating ESG compliance into their safety strategies.
  •       Regulatory Trends and Compliance: Understanding how global ESG and safety regulations are shaping industry practice.
  •       Challenges and Opportunities: Navigating complexities and leveraging ESG to drive safer, more sustainable products. 
Join industry leaders and experts for this engaging discussion on creating a safer, more responsible future through the synergy of ESG and product safety.


Moderators
avatar for James Gallagher

James Gallagher

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
James is a partner in the Product Regulatory & Liability team at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP in Dublin, Ireland. He specialises in the regulation of consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and food in the EU. James is qualified to practice law in both the EU and UK and has... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for John McNulty

John McNulty

Director of Product Safety and Compliance Engineering for Hardware, Google LLC
John McNulty is the Director of Product Safety and Compliance Engineering for Hardware at Google LLC. He is an engineer with a Materials Science background with 35 years of experience in most end-use markets, covering Materials characterization, Fracture and fatigue testing, Failure... Read More →
avatar for Joanne O'Donnell

Joanne O'Donnell

Head of Global Regulatory Compliance Team, Compliance and Risks
Joanne heads up the Global Regulatory Compliance team at Compliance and Risks (C&R) where she leads a team of over 40 international regulatory consultants in the EU and US.  She qualified as a Solicitor in Ireland in 2003 and has extensive national and international legal experience... Read More →
avatar for Vladimir Brajkovic

Vladimir Brajkovic

Risk & Compliance Manager, IKEA
Vladimir Brajkovic joined IKEA of Sweden in 2016 as Product Requirements & Compliance Manager. Since then he was responsible for Development Function, Range & Product Engineering and Product Risk & Compliance. Since late 2021, he is the Risk & Compliance Manager at IKEA of Sweden... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
Grand Cypress A-C

9:10am EST

Breakout 6 (REPEATING 10): How to deal with Frankenstein Product
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
Reparability, sustainability, durability have become key words in the products world. Authorities, NGOs and consumers want to have products' lifespan extended in an easy and cheap way, even when products present high technology. Consumers do not necessarily want to go to the manufacturer to get spare parts, want to choose where to repair their products and how, even when it relates to safety-related components. Once there is an issue, the brand manufacturer is however always the one whose liability is sought. But when is a product not anymore the initial product? When is the manufacturer not the manufacturer anymore? How far should manufacturers anticipate changes that can be done to their products?
Moderators
avatar for Sylvie Gallage-Alwis

Sylvie Gallage-Alwis

Partner, Signature Litigation
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis is the head of the product litigation practice of the disputes specialist law firm Signature Litigation.She specialises in product liability, product safety, toxic tort, mass litigation/class actions, regulatory compliance and climate change litigation.Sylvie... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Martyn Allen

Martyn Allen

Technical Director, Electrical Safety First
Martyn Allen is the Technical Director at Electrical Safety First. He is responsible for leading the Charity’s technical team as an impartial centre of excellence on all matters relating to the safety of electrical installations and electrical products, including representing consumer... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan Judge

Jonathan Judge

Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP
Jonathan is frequently asked to handle challenging cases involving consumer products, particularly those involving children and/or serious or fatal injuries to others. He also advises domestic and overseas manufacturers on their regulatory and product liability challenges across the... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
Regency 1-4 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

9:10am EST

Breakout 7 (REPEATING 11): Power In Little Hands: New Insights in Child Strength for Product and Safety Standards
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
Attendees will learn about newly available functional children's strength data gathered by University of Michigan through a project funded by CPSC. A diverse panel of representatives from the research study team, product standards and regulatory bodies, consulting, and industry will present the study methods and results, discuss how the research is aimed to be used for standards development, and how child strength data is used in product design or safety assessments.
Minimal information on strength is available for children under age 6 years. To address this gap, 580 children ages 2 through 11 years participated in this study. Exertion tasks included standing pushing and pulling with one and two hands, seated pushes and pulls with one and two hands, seated pushing with both feet, and other hand strength measures. Interface forces were measured for an additional 170 children ages 6 to 23 months who interacted with toy-like objects.
Moderators
avatar for Rose Figueroa, PhD, CHFP

Rose Figueroa, PhD, CHFP

Principal Consultant, Rimkus
Dr. Figueroa is a Principal Consultant at Rimkus, where she provides cognitive, perceptual, and physical human factors/ergonomics consulting to assist clients in the investigation and prevention of accidents and injuries, as well as in the evaluation of accidents in a wide range of... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Midgett

Jonathan Midgett

Consumer Ombudsman, US CPSC
Jonathan Midgett, Ph.D. is the Consumer Ombudsman at the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Bethesda, Maryland [https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Consumer-Ombudsman]. Since joining CPSC in 2001, Dr. Midgett has been evaluating emerging hazards and contributing to the... Read More →
avatar for Monica Jones, PhD BCPE

Monica Jones, PhD BCPE

Associate Research Scientist, University of Michigan
Dr. Jones is an Associate Research Scientist in the Biosciences group at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Her research focuses on human factors, engineering anthropometry, vehicle occupant protection, human modeling for vehicle design and other areas of... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

9:10am EST

Breakout 8 (REPEATING 12): Have your say: how can stakeholders make a difference in shaping policy and laws
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
This outcomes focused session will explore the opportunities for all types of stakeholders to participate and provide feedback at different stages of policy and law making in the EU, US and UK, and in the development of standards. The panel will explore the benefits of engaging, whether stakeholders really can make a difference and discuss ways to make engagement more effective.
Moderators
avatar for Ed Turtle

Ed Turtle

Associate, Cooley
Ed Turtle is a senior lawyer on Cooley’s international products team with more than a decade of experience providing strategic advice to companies in the technology and consumer product sectors. He has particular experience in areas where technology has outpaced regulation and is... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Brett Horn

Brett Horn

Founder, Charlies House
Brett Horn is the founder of Charlie's House in Kansas City, MO, whose mission is to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home. He is also active in other product safety areas as the Vice Chair of Consumer Participation of ASTM Executive Committee on Consumer... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Hyman

Elizabeth Hyman

President and Chief Executive Officer, XR Association (XRA)
Elizabeth Hyman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the XR Association (XRA), the trade association promoting the dynamic growth of the XR industry which includes virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed-reality, and immersive technologies yet to be invented. XRA is dedicated... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Deputy Chief Executive, Office for Product Safety and Standards, UK
Sarah is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business & Trade. She leads the UK Government’s approach to product regulation and market surveillance, and legal metrology, including administering new sovereign... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:10am - 10:00am EST
Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

10:00am EST

Networking, Exhibits & Poster Viewing Break
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Please be sure to stop by and visit the exhibitors and check out the poster displays in the exhibit hall while enjoying some food and beverage treats.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: ANSI Z535.7 and beyond - Introduction to the new standard for presenting safety information in electronic media
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
For decades, ANSI Z535 standards have provided guidance for presenting safety information in media such as safety signs, product labels, and, since 2006, product manuals and collateral materials. With evolving technology and connectivity, people - both product users and manufacturers - are increasingly turning to electronic media as another channel for finding or providing product information. ANSI Z535.7, the American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Electronic Media, helps bring ANSI Z535 concepts into these newer media. This poster provides an introduction to ANSI Z535.7 and also touches on some considerations of presenting safety information in electronic media that go beyond the standard.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: Best Practices in Evaluating Lithium-Ion Batteries
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
The poster presentation focuses on an investigation into the evaluation of batteries for various properties that impact performance and safety. The batteries tested have been sourced from a variety of manufacturers for comparative analysis. The audience will gain knowledge in what potential pitfalls exist within lithium-ion batteries, and what is necessary to identify those, prior to implementation in a product. Data will be presented showing the wide variety in quality of batteries and how different operating conditions impact their performance and lifetime characteristics. Specific topics explored will include battery cell construction, energy capacity, degradation leading to capacity loss, and how quickly end of life is reached.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: Dog Anatomy Data Collection - Research to Fuel the Dog Equivalent of the Small Parts Cylinder
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
CSU, in partnership with the ASTM F15.05 subcommittee on pet products, has begun a research project to use CT scanning technology and an inflator balloon to collect anthropometric data around different points of "narrowing" in the digestive tract of different sized dogs. Additionally CSU will collect head, jaw, and mouth dimensions. Among other things, the intent is for this data to fuel to development of choking/ingestion test cylinders for dog toys, the dog equivalent of the human toy small parts cylinder.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: Improving Data Reporting to Avoid TSCA Pitfalls: A Call for Engagement of Downstream Users
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Under the US EPA’s TSCA program for existing chemicals, providing insufficient or incomplete data about a business’s product or process can lead to erroneous risk conclusions by EPA and, ultimately, unnecessary and costly risk management measures.  Small and midsize enterprises and downstream users of a chemical are particularly vulnerable to these determinations.  To avoid this outcome, stakeholders up and down the value chain should be engaged in the TSCA process as early as possible.  A review of the types of data needed by EPA was performed to assist the regulated community with identifying and organizing their data to optimize the accuracy of EPA’s risk assessment conclusions on the relevant Conditions of Use.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: Inmetro's advances in market surveillance in Brazil
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Market Surveillance is one of the pillars of quality infrastructure. In order to improve its activities in this area, Inmetro, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology of Brazil, plays a crucial role in ensuring product safety and compliance with technical regulations. As part of it's strategy it was established the Safety Products Laboratory-Nusep/Divig/Dconf/Inmetro in 2023. Among its activities, it has been carrying out several testing of products that are under regulation of Inmetro’s certification. Recently the laboratory was responsible for the organization of special operations in the country, for instance, one dedicated to wires and cables (43% of manufacturers showed irregularities) and another for toys (10% of the products showed some restrictions). The results are contributing to get a better quality of products available to consumers.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: Made of recycled PET?
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Consumers embrace the concept of recycling and brand owners want to offer products that respond to such noble aspiration. But, without proper traceability mechanisms, it is hard to confidently claim the amount of recycled material used in a finished good. Incremental cost and limited availability amount of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) have led to erroneous claims about 2/3 of the time.

This poster will share how a methodology was developed and accredited to accurately identify and quantify rPET. It will share the challenges faced during development, the selection of the chemical marker and the equipment evaluated and utilized to have the most consistent and accurate measurement.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Poster: YouthShape.US: A New Study of Child and Youth Anthropometry and Physical Capability
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Data on the body dimensions of youth are widely used in design and regulatory applications. However, the U.S. has not had a public, well-sampled, detailed child anthropometry study since the 1970s. Importantly, less information is available on body shape. To address this gap, body size, shape, health and physical capability data were gathered on 600 children ages 3 through 17 years. Data included 1D and 3D anthropometry (head, hand, foot and whole body), body composition, and measures of strength and fitness. Study outcomes will be used to create a new public archive of anthropometry and physical development data for U.S. youth. The dataset and interactive design tools will serve as a valuable resource for the design and evaluation of products and systems children use.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

10:00am EST

Intertek Sponsored Headshot Studio - Open to All
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm EST
There's no better time than the present to make the best impression possible. Visit the Intertek Sponsored Headshot Studio. Our photographer will capture the essence of your professional brand in a single image.  Walk in, or sign up at the registration desk in advance. Either way, it only takes a minute.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 6:00pm EST

10:30am EST

Breakout 09 (REPEATING 5): ESG and Product Safety
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
In a world where consumer trust linked to safety as well as sustainability is becoming ever more important, the overlap between ESG and safety requirements is an increasingly complex area that stakeholders must navigate. During this session, we will seek perspectives and experiences from industry and external advisors on the growing role of environmental regulation in product safety, the challenges and opportunities that this presents, and hopes and fears as we head into 2025. Attendees will gain insights into how businesses are incorporating ESG goals to enhance safety, transparency, and sustainability in product development and supply chains. Key topics include:
  •        The Role of ESG in Product Safety: Why aligning safety practices with ESG is essential for consumer trust and corporate resilience.
  •       Best Practices and Innovations: Examples of how companies are integrating ESG compliance into their safety strategies.
  •       Regulatory Trends and Compliance: Understanding how global ESG and safety regulations are shaping industry practice.
  •       Challenges and Opportunities: Navigating complexities and leveraging ESG to drive safer, more sustainable products. 
Join industry leaders and experts for this engaging discussion on creating a safer, more responsible future through the synergy of ESG and product safety.
Moderators
avatar for James Gallagher

James Gallagher

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
James is a partner in the Product Regulatory & Liability team at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP in Dublin, Ireland. He specialises in the regulation of consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and food in the EU. James is qualified to practice law in both the EU and UK and has... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for John McNulty

John McNulty

Director of Product Safety and Compliance Engineering for Hardware, Google LLC
John McNulty is the Director of Product Safety and Compliance Engineering for Hardware at Google LLC. He is an engineer with a Materials Science background with 35 years of experience in most end-use markets, covering Materials characterization, Fracture and fatigue testing, Failure... Read More →
avatar for Joanne O'Donnell

Joanne O'Donnell

Head of Global Regulatory Compliance Team, Compliance and Risks
Joanne heads up the Global Regulatory Compliance team at Compliance and Risks (C&R) where she leads a team of over 40 international regulatory consultants in the EU and US.  She qualified as a Solicitor in Ireland in 2003 and has extensive national and international legal experience... Read More →
avatar for Vladimir Brajkovic

Vladimir Brajkovic

Risk & Compliance Manager, IKEA
Vladimir Brajkovic joined IKEA of Sweden in 2016 as Product Requirements & Compliance Manager. Since then he was responsible for Development Function, Range & Product Engineering and Product Risk & Compliance. Since late 2021, he is the Risk & Compliance Manager at IKEA of Sweden... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Grand Cypress A-C

10:30am EST

Breakout 10 (REPEATING 6): How to deal with Frankenstein Product
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Reparability, sustainability, durability have become key words in the products world. Authorities, NGOs and consumers want to have products' lifespan extended in an easy and cheap way, even when products present high technology. Consumers do not necessarily want to go to the manufacturer to get spare parts, want to choose where to repair their products and how, even when it relates to safety-related components. Once there is an issue, the brand manufacturer is however always the one whose liability is sought. But when is a product not anymore the initial product? When is the manufacturer not the manufacturer anymore? How far should manufacturers anticipate changes that can be done to their products?
Moderators
avatar for Sylvie Gallage-Alwis

Sylvie Gallage-Alwis

Partner, Signature Litigation
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis is the head of the product litigation practice of the disputes specialist law firm Signature Litigation.She specialises in product liability, product safety, toxic tort, mass litigation/class actions, regulatory compliance and climate change litigation.Sylvie... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Martyn Allen

Martyn Allen

Technical Director, Electrical Safety First
Martyn Allen is the Technical Director at Electrical Safety First. He is responsible for leading the Charity’s technical team as an impartial centre of excellence on all matters relating to the safety of electrical installations and electrical products, including representing consumer... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan Judge

Jonathan Judge

Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP
Jonathan is frequently asked to handle challenging cases involving consumer products, particularly those involving children and/or serious or fatal injuries to others. He also advises domestic and overseas manufacturers on their regulatory and product liability challenges across the... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Regency 1-4 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

10:30am EST

Breakout 11 (REPEATING 7): Power In Little Hands: New Insights in Child Strength for Product and Safety Standards
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Attendees will learn about newly available functional children's strength data gathered by University of Michigan through a project funded by CPSC. A diverse panel of representatives from the research study team, product standards and regulatory bodies, consulting, and industry will present the study methods and results, discuss how the research is aimed to be used for standards development, and how child strength data is used in product design or safety assessments.
Minimal information on strength is available for children under age 6 years. To address this gap, 580 children ages 2 through 11 years participated in this study. Exertion tasks included standing pushing and pulling with one and two hands, seated pushes and pulls with one and two hands, seated pushing with both feet, and other hand strength measures. Interface forces were measured for an additional 170 children ages 6 to 23 months who interacted with toy-like objects.
Moderators
avatar for Rose Figueroa, PhD, CHFP

Rose Figueroa, PhD, CHFP

Principal Consultant, Rimkus
Dr. Figueroa is a Principal Consultant at Rimkus, where she provides cognitive, perceptual, and physical human factors/ergonomics consulting to assist clients in the investigation and prevention of accidents and injuries, as well as in the evaluation of accidents in a wide range of... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Midgett

Jonathan Midgett

Consumer Ombudsman, US CPSC
Jonathan Midgett, Ph.D. is the Consumer Ombudsman at the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Bethesda, Maryland [https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Consumer-Ombudsman]. Since joining CPSC in 2001, Dr. Midgett has been evaluating emerging hazards and contributing to the... Read More →
avatar for Monica Jones, PhD BCPE

Monica Jones, PhD BCPE

Associate Research Scientist, University of Michigan
Dr. Jones is an Associate Research Scientist in the Biosciences group at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Her research focuses on human factors, engineering anthropometry, vehicle occupant protection, human modeling for vehicle design and other areas of... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

10:30am EST

Breakout 12 (REPEATING 8): Have Your Say: How Can Stakeholders Make a Difference in Shaping Policy and Laws
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
This outcomes focused session will explore the opportunities for all types of stakeholders to participate and provide feedback at different stages of policy and law making in the EU, US and UK, and in the development of standards. The panel will explore the benefits of engaging, whether stakeholders really can make a difference and discuss ways to make engagement more effective.
Moderators
avatar for Ed Turtle

Ed Turtle

Associate, Cooley
Ed Turtle is a senior lawyer on Cooley’s international products team with more than a decade of experience providing strategic advice to companies in the technology and consumer product sectors. He has particular experience in areas where technology has outpaced regulation and is... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Brett Horn

Brett Horn

Founder, Charlies House
Brett Horn is the founder of Charlie's House in Kansas City, MO, whose mission is to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home. He is also active in other product safety areas as the Vice Chair of Consumer Participation of ASTM Executive Committee on Consumer... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Hyman

Elizabeth Hyman

President and Chief Executive Officer, XR Association (XRA)
Elizabeth Hyman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the XR Association (XRA), the trade association promoting the dynamic growth of the XR industry which includes virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed-reality, and immersive technologies yet to be invented. XRA is dedicated... Read More →
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Sarah Smith

Deputy Chief Executive, Office for Product Safety and Standards, UK
Sarah is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business & Trade. She leads the UK Government’s approach to product regulation and market surveillance, and legal metrology, including administering new sovereign... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

11:30am EST

Breakout 13: Global Crisis Management: Navigating Reporting Standards & Recall Procedures Across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia (CLE Credits)
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
The presentation will explore the complexities of consumer reporting standards and recall procedures for across the globe (United States, Canada, Europe, UK and Australia). Through a dynamic simulated crisis scenario, we will explore the intricacies of managing a product recall that spans multiple jurisdictions, highlighting the challenges and best practices for ensuring compliance and maintaining consumer trust. This session delves into legal obligations, notification requirements, communication strategies, and operational considerations essential for effectively handling recalls in diverse regulatory environments. Attendees will gain valuable insights into coordinating cross-border responses, understanding the nuances of varying regulatory requirements, and mitigating risks associated with international product distribution.
Moderators
avatar for Lindsay Lorimer

Lindsay Lorimer

Partner, Mcmillan
Lindsay Lorimer is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group.  Lindsay's practice is heavily focused on product liability defence and products related regulatory issues.Lindsay has extensive experience defending class actions and both individual and commercial product... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Mike Gentine

Mike Gentine

Counsel, Arnold & Porter LLP
Mike Gentine is a former senior counsel with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mike advises manufacturers, retailers and other commercial clients on product safety and regulatory issues. He is experienced with legal, regulatory, enforcement, and penalty matters before... Read More →
avatar for Sarah-Jane Dobson

Sarah-Jane Dobson

Partner, Ashurst LLP
Sarah-Jane Dobson is the Global Head of Product Litigation and Regulatory Risk at Ashurst where she is a Partner in the London office.She is routinely recognised as a market-leading international product safety lawyer in her field, specialising in product compliance, product safety... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Morrison

Andrew Morrison

Partner, Clayton Utz
Andrew is internationally recognised as a leading Australian product liability and class actions lawyer with over three decades of experience defending complex claims across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, competition, and commercial disputes. A partner in Clayton Utz’s... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
Regency 1-4 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

11:30am EST

Breakout 14: Visualizing Consumer Complaints: A Data-Driven Approach to Enhancing Product Safety
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
In today’s fast-paced world, understanding trends in consumer complaint data is essential for proactively addressing potential safety concerns. Effective data analysis, enhanced by AI-driven techniques such as natural language processing (NLP), enables quick identification of issues and the implementation of corrective actions. Thanks to advanced data visualization tools like AWS QuickSight, Power BI, and Tableau, handling and interpreting complex datasets is now more straightforward than ever. This session will demonstrate how these tools, combined with AI processing, can consolidate disparate data sources into a single, cohesive platform, enabling the creation of meaningful metrics and trend visualizations that drive informed decision-making and enhance product safety.
Moderators
avatar for Lee Tympanick

Lee Tympanick

Senior Quality Engineer, Hasbro
Lee Tympanick is a data-driven safety and quality engineer with over a decade of experience in the toy industry. At Hasbro, Lee leverages tools like Power BI and Power Automate to uncover insights and guide proactive risk mitigation. Dedicated to improving product safety and quality... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Alan Abrahams

Alan Abrahams

Assoc. Professor, Business Information Technology, Virginia Tech
Alan S. Abrahams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Information Technology, Pamplin College of Business, at Virginia Tech. His primary research interest is in developing text analytic techniques for detecting product safety concerns. His research has analyzed... Read More →
avatar for Tanya Coutray

Tanya Coutray

Worldwide Principal Data & AI Strategist, Amazon
Tanya Coutray is the Worldwide Principal Data & AI Strategist for Retail & CPG at Amazon Web Services. With over 20 years of leadership experience in digital transformation, data management, and advanced analytics, including key roles at Amazon and Walmart, she empowers organizations... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

11:30am EST

Breakout 15: Gamechangers
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
Consumer tech has been in the regulator's spotlight over recent years, with a significant amount of legislation being redrafted or created in order to manage some of the perceived threats and challenges in this area. Join us for a fact packed, insightful and fast paced discussion looking at some of the most recent landmark legislation which we consider will have (or has had) the biggest gamechanger in terms of the consumer tech product safety landscape - and help us decide which piece of legislation will have the biggest impact.
Moderators
avatar for Emma Bichet

Emma Bichet

Special Counsel, Cooley LLP Brussels
Emma is a Special Counsel in Cooley’s Brussels office.  She is part of the international products team and leads Cooley’s ESG and sustainability advisory practice in Europe. She has extensive experience advising on European Union and United Kingdom environmental, social and governance... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Evan Friedler

Evan Friedler

Associate General Counsel, Wayfair LLC
Evan Friedler serves as Associate General Counsel to Wayfair and leads their Regulatory and Government Affairs team. Evan and his team ensure that Wayfair's customers can safely and legally find exactly what they want from a selection of tens of millions of items across home furnishings... Read More →
avatar for Amy Lane

Amy Lane

Director, Regulatory Compliance, Lovevery, Inc.
Amy Lane serves as Lovevery, Inc.'s Regulatory Compliance Director, overseeing adherence to stringent safety and integrity standards for their subscription-based offerings tailored to families with children aged birth to 4 years old. With a professional background spanning over 17... Read More →
avatar for John McGann

John McGann

Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent
Dr. McGann has his degree in Chemistry and has been a consultant at Exponent for 10 years. He advises clients from a diverse set of industries, focusing on matters related to batteries and electronics. His technical support primarily covers product safety, quality, and failure analysis... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

11:30am EST

Breakout 16: "Warning! This product will …" Recommendations from experts for dealing with Proposition 65
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
Despite only applying to products sold in California, the testing and labeling requirements of Proposition 65 impact consumer products sold world-wide.  This session will be aimed at providing helpful information to individuals new to Prop65 as well to those who deal with it on a regular basis.  We will review the chemicals that are commonly named in suits across different product categories, discuss ways to prioritize your product portfolio for evaluation, and consider the limitations of limited chemical testing and use of settlement values adopted for different products.  We will also provide an update on new developments such as the increasing number of lawsuits involving PFAS and the proposed plans to alter the nature of the short form warning that is currently used by many companies.
Moderators
avatar for Susan Kirsch

Susan Kirsch

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Susan works across RILA’s many regulatory and compliance areas, including consumer products safety, and plays a key role in RILA’s advocacy and engagement with stakeholders and regulators at the federal and state levels. Before joining RILA in 2020, she served as a Government... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Lewandowski

Thomas Lewandowski

Principal and Toxicologist, Gradient
Dr. Tom Lewandowski is a toxicologist and chemist working in Gradient’s Seattle, Washington office. He has over 30 years of experience in product safety assessment, including evaluating the potential of various types of consumer products to cause adverse effects when in contact... Read More →
avatar for Justin Burmeister

Justin Burmeister

Director - Chemistry and Business Innovation, ATS
avatar for Lauren Shoor

Lauren Shoor

Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright
Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm EST
Grand Cypress A-C

12:30pm EST

Lunch and Keynote 2: Ronald J. Masciantonio, EVP, General Counsel and New Business Development, Five Below
Tuesday February 18, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Speakers
avatar for Kim Mason

Kim Mason

Vice President, Product Quality and Compliance and ICPHSO President, Five Below
Kim Mason is the Vice President of Product Quality and Compliance at Five Below. She leads a team who implements and manages processes, systems, and training related to product safety, testing and regulatory compliance. Kim also oversees Five Below’s social responsibility program... Read More →
avatar for Ron J. Masciantonio

Ron J. Masciantonio

Executive Vice President, General Counsel & New Business Development, Five Below
Ron Masciantonio is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & New Business Development at FiveBelow, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE), one of the fastest-growing value retailers in the world. Catering to tweens, teens, andbeyond, Five Below offers high-quality, trend-right products through... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)

2:10pm EST

Breakout 17: Belonging Roundtable: Accessibility in Product Safety
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Join ICPHSO’s discussion for a roundtable discussions on accessibility in product safety. This session will explore the integration of accessibility principles into product safety standards, ensuring that products are safe to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities.  Millions of consumer products are used by individuals with unique abilities and needs each day. The roundtable discussion will focus on identifying barriers to implementing accessibility in product safety and best practices to enhance accessibility in product safety and promote inclusive and safe product designs. This session will foster continued collaboration and commitment to accessibility, driving innovation and improving overall product safety standards.
Moderators
avatar for Courtney Griffin

Courtney Griffin

Director of Consumer Product Safety, Consumer Federation of America
Courtney Griffin is the Director of Consumer Product Safety for the Consumer Federation of America.  She advocates for consumer product safety in Congress and at regulatory agencies, communicates policy positions to the public and press, provides educational tools for consumers... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Cowles

Nancy Cowles

Consumer Advocate, N/A
Nancy Cowles served for 23 years as executive director of Kids In Danger (KID), an organization dedicated to protecting children by fighting for children’s product safety.  KID’s mission was to save lives by enhancing transparency and accountability through safer product development... Read More →
avatar for Cleo Stamatos

Cleo Stamatos

Consumer and Legislative Outreach Manager, ANSI
Cleo Manuel Stamatos is aconsumer and legislative outreach manager at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). She has more than 25 years of experience working in consumer outreach, public affairs, and legislative activities. Prior to joining ANSI in 2021, Stamatos was a... Read More →
avatar for Wei Wei

Wei Wei

Product Safety Manager, Google LLC
Mr. Wei Wei has spent more than 20 years in the consumer electronics industry, with extensive experience in product failure investigations, risk assessment and management. He was trained in semiconductor physics and electrical engineering, which helped him navigate complex system... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

2:10pm EST

Breakout 18: Love 'Em or Hate 'Em, PFAS are Forever: The Good, The Bad, The Forever (CLE Credits)
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products are being impacted by laws regulating the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products. This area is rapidly developing as states create new laws or amend existing ones, and the penalties and litigation risks for non-compliance can be significant.
With 13 states having enacted PFAS consumer product laws, and another 10 states having proposed PFAS consumer product laws, the patchwork of state compliance obligations is growing. This panel will provide practical tips on adapting product safety compliance programs to meet evolving PFAS regulatory requirements.
Importantly, the panel will tackle the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) Section 8(a)(7), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting obligations for PFAS, discuss what evidence that reporting is creating for regulators, and how the Consumer Product Safety Commission might be able to use the information to begin regulating PFAS in products.
Moderators
avatar for Warren Lehrenbaum

Warren Lehrenbaum

Partner, Crowell & Moring
Warren Lehrenbaum, partner at Crowell & Moring, represents individual companies and trade associations before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he advocates on behalf... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Susan Kirsch

Susan Kirsch

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Susan works across RILA’s many regulatory and compliance areas, including consumer products safety, and plays a key role in RILA’s advocacy and engagement with stakeholders and regulators at the federal and state levels. Before joining RILA in 2020, she served as a Government... Read More →
avatar for Kirk Koudelka

Kirk Koudelka

Assistant Commissioner, Land Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Kirk Koudelka was appointed assistant commissioner for land policy and strategic initiatives at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in May 2012. Prior to that, Kirk served as the legislative director at the MPCA. He led the agency’s legislative efforts for the 2011 through 2014... Read More →
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Jay West

Senior Director, Chem Products and Technology, American Chemistry Council
Jay West is the Senior Director, Chemical Products and Technology at the American Chemistry Counsel or ACC in Washington, D.C. Among his current duties is serving as the Executive Director of ACC’s Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership, a specialty trade association that works at... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Regency 1-4 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

2:10pm EST

Breakout 19: Make Your Case: The Importance of Data and Collaboration in Standards Development
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
When leading physicians presented evidence regarding the prevalence and severity of injuries associated with removing hot food from microwaves, it was clear to relevant stakeholders that they needed to work together to address this challenge.  Armed with the information from that data analysis, manufacturers, regulators, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders created a UL task force to revise the standard This is one of many examples of standard improvements based on strong data and through collaboration.  Stakeholders hoping to address hazards will improve decision-making abilities, reduce risk, and increase efficiency by providing quality data.  Most importantly, all parties must be willing to listen to the data, and each other, to collaborate on a solution.  Those who were at the table will share lessons learned from their work to improve the microwave oven standard and provide advice on how stakeholders can work together to advance product safety.
Moderators
avatar for Randy Cooper

Randy Cooper

Vice President of Technical Operations & Standards, AHAM
Randy joined AHAM in July 2016 as AHAM’s Vice President of Technical Operations & Standards. In this role, he is the staff leader on a host of technical and regulatory issues, including liaison with safety and performance standards organizations. He is the staff coordinator for... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Gina Lowell MD, MPH

Gina Lowell MD, MPH

General Academic Pediatrician, Rush University Medical Center
Gina Lowell MD, MPH is a general academic pediatrician at Rush University Children’s Hospital in Chicago with specialty interests in childhood injury, child abuse and neglect, and early relational health, including longitudinal clinical research and advocacy to examine and prevent... Read More →
avatar for Kyran Hoff

Kyran Hoff

Executive Director, Chief Engineer, GE Appliances, a Haier company
Kyran Hoff is Executive Director, Chief Engineer for GE Appliances, a Haier Company headquartered in Louisville, KY.  Her career spans over 28 years with GE Appliances in roles of increasing responsibility within the engineering organization.  Kyran currently leads the Office of... Read More →
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Miles Coric

AHL Program Leader, UL Standards & Engagement
Milos is a Senior Program Manager for ULSE. Milos was most recently the Director of Product Engineering at WernerCo, leading a team of engineers and designers.  He has extensive engineering experience in the commercial and power tool industry, and outdoor power equipment, including... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

2:10pm EST

Breakout 20: Navigating the Digital Landscape: Streamlining CPSC e-Filing for Compliance
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
The CPSC has approved and finalized the eFiling requirements and effective dates of July 8, 2026 and January 8, 2027. The voluntary period is now underway, allowing for importers to gain access to the Product Registry in advance of the mandatory compliance deadlines.

This session features a diverse panel discussion on the background, requirements, impacts and implementation strategies from various viewpoints and experience. By attending, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the CPSC eFiling regulation and the most current updates. The panel discussion will provide valuable insights into practical strategies and best practices. Attendees will leave this session with actionable steps to ensure compliance ahead of the upcoming effective dates for compliance.
Moderators
avatar for Kelly Nasradinaj

Kelly Nasradinaj

Global Technical Account Manager/Engineer, Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services
Kelly Nasradinaj is the Director of Global Technical Account Management/Engineer for Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an MBA, both from the University at Buffalo.Kelly began her career in manufacturing... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Matt Howsare

Matt Howsare

Partner, Cooley
Matt is the chair of Cooley’s North American product safety practice and a leading global consumer product safety and compliance lawyer who counsels manufacturers, retailers, distributors, trade associations and consumer product companies on issues within all aspects of a product’s... Read More →
avatar for Jim Joholske

Jim Joholske

Director, Office of Import Surveillance, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Office of Import Surveillance
James “Jim” Joholske is Director of the Office of Import Surveillance at the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC). He began his career at CPSC in July 2000 in the agency’s Office ofCompliance and Field Operations. While in the Office of Compliance and Field Operations... Read More →
avatar for David Smith

David Smith

Compliance Director, Product Safety and Compliance, LEGO
Dave Smith is the Compliance Director at LEGO Systems, Inc., the US entity within the LEGO Group. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that LEGO branded products are compliant with legislation and standards in North America and meet strict global LEGO safety and quality standards.Dave... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST
Grand Cypress A-C

3:10pm EST

Plenary Session 4: Leveraging AI for Transforming Product Safety Learnings
Tuesday February 18, 2025 3:10pm - 4:00pm EST
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in product safety has the potential to revolutionize the way we extract and analyze learnings from publicly available databases. This panel proposal aims to explore the application of AI in enhancing product safety learnings by extracting insights from resources such as CPSC's NEISS, Clearinghouse, OECD recalls, CPSC recalls, and other product safety data repositories.

The panel will comprise of distinguished product safety stakeholders from industry, standards organizations, and regulatory bodies, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise.

Through interactive discussions, the panelists will delve into the challenges, opportunities, and best practices associated with integrating AI in product safety learnings. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing, this panel aims to provide actionable insights and recommendations for organizations, including regulators, seeking to harness the power of AI in improving product safety learnings.
Moderators
avatar for Sunil Lakhiani

Sunil Lakhiani

Sr. Safety Engineer - Human Factors, Amazon Lab126
Sunil Lakhiani, Ph.D., P.E., is a human factors and product safety expert with over 20 years of experience spanning consumer and industrial products. He is currently a human factors safety lead at Amazon Lab126 where he works on evaluating product safety through evidence-based methodologies... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Elliot Kaye

Elliot Kaye

Partner, Cooley
Elliot is the former chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), serving as the nation’s chief product safety official and as the agency’s leader in executing its mandate to protect the public from dangerous products. During his tenure, Elliot modernized the... Read More →
avatar for Lynn Berndt-Weis

Lynn Berndt-Weis

Director, Assessment, Information and Engagement Bureau, Health Canada
Lynn Berndt-Weis is the Director of the Assessment, Information and Engagement Bureau within Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program. In this role, Lynn oversees activities to identify, assess, and manage health and safety risks posed by consumer products and cosmetics.The... Read More →
avatar for Priya Gopalakrishnan

Priya Gopalakrishnan

Product Safety Manager, Google LLC
Priya Gopalakrishnan, Ph.D. is a product safety manager at Google LLC in Mountain View, California where she manages investigations of all safety escalations related to Pixel phones and Pixel buds.  She works with cross functional hardware and software teams to identify, assess and... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 3:10pm - 4:00pm EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

4:00pm EST

Poster: ANSI Z535.7 and beyond - Introduction to the new standard for presenting safety information in electronic media
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
For decades, ANSI Z535 standards have provided guidance for presenting safety information in media such as safety signs, product labels, and, since 2006, product manuals and collateral materials. With evolving technology and connectivity, people - both product users and manufacturers - are increasingly turning to electronic media as another channel for finding or providing product information. ANSI Z535.7, the American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Electronic Media, helps bring ANSI Z535 concepts into these newer media. This poster provides an introduction to ANSI Z535.7 and also touches on some considerations of presenting safety information in electronic media that go beyond the standard.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

Poster: Best Practices in Evaluating Lithium-Ion Batteries
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
The poster presentation focuses on an investigation into the evaluation of batteries for various properties that impact performance and safety. The batteries tested have been sourced from a variety of manufacturers for comparative analysis. The audience will gain knowledge in what potential pitfalls exist within lithium-ion batteries, and what is necessary to identify those, prior to implementation in a product. Data will be presented showing the wide variety in quality of batteries and how different operating conditions impact their performance and lifetime characteristics. Specific topics explored will include battery cell construction, energy capacity, degradation leading to capacity loss, and how quickly end of life is reached.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

Poster: Dog Anatomy Data Collection - Research to Fuel the Dog Equivalent of the Small Parts Cylinder
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
CSU, in partnership with the ASTM F15.05 subcommittee on pet products, has begun a research project to use CT scanning technology and an inflator balloon to collect anthropometric data around different points of "narrowing" in the digestive tract of different sized dogs. Additionally CSU will collect head, jaw, and mouth dimensions. Among other things, the intent is for this data to fuel to development of choking/ingestion test cylinders for dog toys, the dog equivalent of the human toy small parts cylinder.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

Poster: Improving Data Reporting to Avoid TSCA Pitfalls: A Call for Engagement of Downstream Users
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Under the US EPA’s TSCA program for existing chemicals, providing insufficient or incomplete data about a business’s product or process can lead to erroneous risk conclusions by EPA and, ultimately, unnecessary and costly risk management measures.  Small and midsize enterprises and downstream users of a chemical are particularly vulnerable to these determinations.  To avoid this outcome, stakeholders up and down the value chain should be engaged in the TSCA process as early as possible.  A review of the types of data needed by EPA was performed to assist the regulated community with identifying and organizing their data to optimize the accuracy of EPA’s risk assessment conclusions on the relevant Conditions of Use.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

Poster: Inmetro's advances in market surveillance in Brazil
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Market Surveillance is one of the pillars of quality infrastructure. In order to improve its activities in this area, Inmetro, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology of Brazil, plays a crucial role in ensuring product safety and compliance with technical regulations. As part of it's strategy it was established the Safety Products Laboratory-Nusep/Divig/Dconf/Inmetro in 2023. Among its activities, it has been carrying out several testing of products that are under regulation of Inmetro’s certification. Recently the laboratory was responsible for the organization of special operations in the country, for instance, one dedicated to wires and cables (43% of manufacturers showed irregularities) and another for toys (10% of the products showed some restrictions). The results are contributing to get a better quality of products available to consumers.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

Poster: Made of recycled PET?
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Consumers embrace the concept of recycling and brand owners want to offer products that respond to such noble aspiration. But, without proper traceability mechanisms, it is hard to confidently claim the amount of recycled material used in a finished good. Incremental cost and limited availability amount of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) have led to erroneous claims about 2/3 of the time.

This poster will share how a methodology was developed and accredited to accurately identify and quantify rPET. It will share the challenges faced during development, the selection of the chemical marker and the equipment evaluated and utilized to have the most consistent and accurate measurement.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:00pm EST

Poster: YouthShape.US: A New Study of Child and Youth Anthropometry and Physical Capability
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Data on the body dimensions of youth are widely used in design and regulatory applications. However, the U.S. has not had a public, well-sampled, detailed child anthropometry study since the 1970s. Importantly, less information is available on body shape. To address this gap, body size, shape, health and physical capability data were gathered on 600 children ages 3 through 17 years. Data included 1D and 3D anthropometry (head, hand, foot and whole body), body composition, and measures of strength and fitness. Study outcomes will be used to create a new public archive of anthropometry and physical development data for U.S. youth. The dataset and interactive design tools will serve as a valuable resource for the design and evaluation of products and systems children use.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)

4:30pm EST

Plenary Session 5: Safe For Me, But Not For You: In the pursuit of regulatory convergence and exploration of mutual recognition
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EST
As globalization has made it increasingly easy to sell products around the world, manufacturers often choose to limit where they sell because they simply can’t afford compliance with a patchwork of regulations that are similar, but not identical. This panel consisting of a manufacturer, a retailer, a lab, and a consumer advocate will discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of regulatory harmonization and even potential cross border recognition.
Moderators
avatar for Patty Edwards

Patty Edwards

Former Voluntary Standards Coordinator, CPSC, Consumer
Patty recently retired after 23 years of service from the CPSC. She was the agency’s Voluntary Standards Coordinator from 2016 till her retirement. Prior to that role, Patty served as the Program Manager for the CPSIA Section 104 rules, where she oversaw the regulatory work conducted... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Griffin

Courtney Griffin

Director of Consumer Product Safety, Consumer Federation of America
Courtney Griffin is the Director of Consumer Product Safety for the Consumer Federation of America.  She advocates for consumer product safety in Congress and at regulatory agencies, communicates policy positions to the public and press, provides educational tools for consumers... Read More →
avatar for Alex Nikolau

Alex Nikolau

Senior Risk Manager, Amazon Private Brands
Alex Nikolaou is a seasoned expert in global product safety, compliance, and regulatory affairs. With 13 years of experience navigating complex international frameworks, he specializes in developing forward-looking strategies to help supply chains anticipate and adapt to evolving... Read More →
avatar for Valara Davis

Valara Davis

International Standards Manager, UL Standards & Engagement
Valara Davis is the International Standards Manager in the International Standards Division of UL Standards & Engagement.  She has been at UL Standards & Engagement for 19 years and worked previously in the Standards Development Division as a Standards Technical Committee (TC) Project... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)

5:20pm EST

Day 2: Wrap Up and Announcements
Tuesday February 18, 2025 5:20pm - 5:30pm EST
Speakers
avatar for David Kosnoff

David Kosnoff

ICPHSO Planning Chair/Incoming President, Product Safety Executive
Recently retired from Walmart after a career spanning nearly forty years in corporate life, including a focus on product safety since 2006, David has had the privilege of leading Product Safety teams for Walmart, Hasbro, Amazon, and Mattel. His work included two Hong Kong based assignments... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 5:20pm - 5:30pm EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)

5:30pm EST

Networking Reception
Tuesday February 18, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
All registered attendees are invited to our evening networking reception.  Please take your time to visit the exhibitors and view the posters in the exhibit hall, while enjoying food and beverages.

Tuesday February 18, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Exhibitor Hall (Grand Cypress Ballroom Level)
 
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