2025 ICPHSO Annual Meeting and Training Symposium: Full Schedule

12:00pm EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 1: ACMI (Art & Creative Materials Institute) - Artfully Aware: Making Art Safe for Everyone

Monday February 17, 2025 12:00pm - 12:20pm EST

Monday February 17, 2025 12:00pm - 12:20pm EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

12:00pm EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 2: Comverex - Centralizing the Widely Distributed Data Required for eFiling: How to Achieve Rapid Compliance at Minimal Expense

Monday February 17, 2025 12:00pm - 12:20pm EST

Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

The key to successful eFiling is the centralization of data from widely distributed data sources. Product data, manufacturer data, test results, component parts, purchase orders, HTS codes, citation codes, exclusion codes… the breadth of data can feel overwhelming. Comverex will discuss how to rapidly and seamlessly implement centralization of the data required for eFiling.

Comverex will also discuss automated data uploading to the Product Registry and how to substantially simplify data uploading for lab testing service providers that are also providing this service from their own software platforms. Comverex will review “the last mile” of the eFiling roadmap - submitting Reference PGA Message Sets to Customs and Border Protection through brokers.

Retailers, national brand manufacturers, and lab testing service providers are encouraged to attend.

Speakers

Tim O'Meara

Comverex

Monday February 17, 2025 12:00pm - 12:20pm EST
Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

Satellite Sessions

12:30pm EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 3 Cooley: Global Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance: US, UK, EU, and International Updates for 2025 and Beyond

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 12:50pm EST

Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

Speakers

Rod Freeman

International Products Lawyer, Cooley

Rod Freeman is an International Products Lawyer. He is routinely ranked as a leading product litigation lawyer in the major legal directories, where he is described as “the outstanding go-to specialist for product liability matters”, “without a shadow of a doubt the most knowledgeable... Read More →

Rebecca Halbach

Cooley

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 →

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 12:50pm EST
Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

Satellite Sessions

12:30pm EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 5: UL Solutions - Supply Chain Transparency: Your Compliance Super Tool

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 12:50pm EST

Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

Speakers

Jacques Salibian

UL Solutions

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 12:50pm EST
Regency 5-9 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

Satellite Sessions

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

Grand Cypress A-C

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

Satellite Sessions

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

Regency 1-4 (Take steps to left of escalator to level below ballroom)

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

Rajath Kumar

VP, Global Account Management, Intertek

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)

Satellite Sessions

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

Palm A-F (Ballroom Level)

This sponsored session features a Charlie's House Virtual Safety Experience. A partnership to promote safety around the world.

Speakers

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)

Satellite Sessions

7:30am EST

Sponsored Satellite Session 10: Covington & Burling LLP: Internal Alarm and External Oversight: Whistleblowers, Independent Auditors, and Third-Party Monitors

Wednesday February 19, 2025 7:30am - 7:50am EST

Grand Cypress A-C

Join Covington for a program highlighting the key trends in the use of independent monitors and third-party auditors to oversee the implementation of safety compliance improvement commitments in regulatory enforcement actions. We will also discuss the incentives for whistleblowers and the importance of internal quality audits in reducing enforcement risks.

Speakers