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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
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)
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.
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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
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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 →
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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 →
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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)
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