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Plenary Session 6: Protect Consumers From Unsafe Products in the E-Commerce Era: Leveraging CPSC Efiling and Testing to Ensure Safety and Compliance.
Wednesday February 19, 2025 3:10pm - 4:00pm EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)
The surge in online shopping has brought convenience by allowing products to reach consumers directly, while sometimes bypassing the scrutiny and jurisdiction, potentially posing safety risks to consumers. The CPSC is strengthening its enforcement of safety regulations more rigorously. Moreover, the CPSC's eFiling system is set to revolutionize product compliance data reporting, swiftly identifying potentially hazardous products in the market. All other key stakeholders in safety, including third-party testing laboratories, also play pivotal roles by helping the supply chain adopt comprehensive testing programs that guarantee product safety, compliance, and quality. In this session, we'll discuss the challenges of managing product safety in the era of e-commerce, share industry practices in monitoring and testing high-risk products in the e-commerce market, and explore how to leverage the eFiling system to import safe products into the US market.
Moderators
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Min Zhu

Senior Director, Technical Services & Operations, US & Canada Softlines, SGS North America Inc.
Dr. Min Zhu is at the helm of SGS North America's Softlines technical and operations teams, with an impressive 20-year track record in textile research, product development, performance evaluation, and technical marketing. She oversees the development of cutting-edge testing and compliance... Read More →
Speakers
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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 →
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Vaibhav Kulkarni

Director Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, Hasbro, Inc.
Vaibhav Kulkarni is Director Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for Hasbro, Inc. based in Rhode Island.He is responsible for managing Regulatory Affairs in North America and supports the Quality Assurance Team in product safety, compliance, and quality. He works with teams based... Read More →
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Sophia Legros

VP of Product Integrity, Social Compliance, and Sustainability, SPARC Group
Sophia Legros is the Vice President of Product Integrity, Compliance, and Sustainability at Catalyst Brands (formerly SPARC Group LLC). Since joining the company, she has played a pivotal role in shaping its brand identity and driving expansion into new markets. With a sharp eye for... Read More →
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Alexander Murph

Director of Product Safety and Compliance, The Step2 Company LLC
Alexander Murph is the Director of Product Safety and Compliance at The Step2 Company, a juvenile and home products manufacturer based in Streetsboro, Ohio. With over 16 years of experience in product safety and laboratory testing, he is responsible for ensuring global product compliance... Read More →
Wednesday February 19, 2025 3:10pm - 4:00pm EST
Grand Cypress D-I (Ballroom Level)
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