2025 ICPHSO Annual Meeting and Training Symposium

Join us a President Kim Mason passes the gavel to incoming President David Kosnoff.

Hanane Taidi joined IFIA (The International Federation of Inspection Agencies) as Director General in July 2016. IFIA has since then merged with CEOC International, forming a new entity called TIC Council. Hanane Taidi was appointed Director General of TIC Council in June 2019. In this role, Ms. Taidi represents the Testing, Inspection and Certification Industry, a sector that provides independent conformity assessment around the world with a combined revenue of over €30 billion euros and over 400,000 employees. 

Previously, Ms. Taidi worked at DuPont de Nemours International based in Geneva as Marketing Communications Director for the Performance Polymers business. During this time, Ms Taidi led, developed and directed integrated marketing communications strategies and was a member of the regional leadership team. Before joining DuPont in Geneva, Ms. Taidi was Director of Communications at Plastics Europe, based in the headquarters in Brussels, from where she led Plastics Europe's communications efforts in Europe together with a team of regional Communications Managers. In addition to her role as Director of Communications, in 2014, 

An up close look at what happens when a product safety concern travels through the ranks of becoming a law that must be implemented and followed by industry. Using the recent enactment of the button cell battery law known as Reese's Law, we will follow the implementation process from the different stakeholder perspectives (including consumer advocates, consumers not as dialed in to the product safety world, retailers, manufacturers, regulators, testing labs and other industry professionals.

By sharing some of the challenges, successes and impacts each stakeholder group faced might better aid us all in how we approach these initiatives in future and possibly identify areas where we can help one another since we all have the same common goal of safer products for all.

We propose an engaging discussion on how advocates and manufacturers can collaborate to enhance safety and develop innovative products. Featuring real-world examples, Reese Purpose and Parents for Window Blind Safety will share their collaborative journeys with manufacturers Energizer and [Window Blind Manufacturer], highlighting the tangible benefits derived from these partnerships. The interests of safety advocates and manufacturers frequently align, and taking the time to explore these intersections can unlock valuable opportunities for collaboration. Once established, these relationships enable both groups to gain a deeper understanding of the relevant challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Advocates gain insight into the practical difficulties surrounding safety innovations, while manufacturers receive early indications of consumer expectations regarding safety features, providing a competitive edge. Even if immediate collaboration is not feasible, the connections built will lay the groundwork for future discussions and potential partnerships.

CPSC and DOJ have been focusing on companies’ product safety compliance programs (PSCPs) in consent decrees and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs). But even companies that are not under investigation need a robust PSCP, and this panel, which includes an attorney, a manufacturer and service provider will explain why.  Together the panel will discuss the 4 Cs of successful compliance program: Compliance, Communication, Culture, and Continuity. They’ll provide insights into how a company can implement or strengthen its existing PSCP in an effort to maximize the safety of its products and better withstand government scrutiny.

What have the students been up to all week? Hear from the Chair and Vice Chair of the Student Mentorship Program Committee with an update on the student mentorship class of 2025.

Product safety and public health experts will discuss key issues facing us today: recalls, regulation, consumer behavior, to name a few.  Through a interactive discussion, the panel will highlight differences in approaches and ways to measure impact and encourage more collaboration both between stakeholders and jurisdictions.

Join with ICPHSO in recognizing and thanking Kids In Danger (KID) for their 26 years of advocacy on behalf of children's product safety.

Let the planning for 2026 begin!  Stay back for another half hour and help 2026 Planning Chair Chris Harvey kick off the initial planning for next years Annual Symposium.  If you can't stay for the planning meeting, send an email to info@icpsho.org if you are interested in being on the 2026 Annual Symposium Planning Committee. Participation on the planning committee is an ICPHSO member benefit so if you aren't a member please consider joining.