CPSIA: Get a Children’s Product Certificate and sell in the US
If your children’s products aren’t CPSIA compliant, you could experience huge problems:
- Large fines
- Legal issues
- Costly recalls
- Damaged reputation
- Bans from marketplaces
That’s why making sure you understand CPSIA compliance is critical. As a CPSC accredited company with our own in-house lab testing, HQTS can help. We’ve spent over 30 years helping more than 15’000 global brands comply with regulations.
You Will Learn:
✅ What is a CPC and why do you need it?
✅ Understanding the CPC Process: From Testing to Certification
✅ How to avoid product recalls and penalties
✅ How to test for risk-free products
✅ Common Challenges and Solutions in CPC Compliance
✅ How to manage Chinese & SEA suppliers to produce US compliant products
✅ PLUS have your supply chain questions answered by our expert panel.
Speakers
Speakers
Carolyn Manley
International Program Manager, Southeast Asia
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Carolyn Manley is CPSC’s Southeast Asia Program Manager. Prior to joining the Office of International Programs, she served as the Assistant Division Director for the Regulatory Enforcement Division, in the Office of Compliance and Field Operations. Mrs. Manley oversaw and managed the Children’s Products and Durable Nursery Products and Flammability Team at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a post that she held since 2009.
Mrs. Manley joined the Commission in November 2001, as a Compliance Officer on the Children’s Product Team, where she was then responsible for investigating potentially defective non-regulated and violative regulated consumer products. Mrs. Manley is regarded as a subject matter expert in the enforcement of voluntary and mandatory regulations for children’s products. Mrs. Manley has represented CPSC and participated on panels at Toy Fair, trade shows and international forums, such as The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO).
Mrs. Manley has also conducted various training forums, including a mission in Southeast Asia – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, training industry representatives involved in exporting consumer products (furniture and apparel) to the United States.
Prior to joining CPSC, Mrs. Manley worked in the private sector where she held positions in management and marketing; she also previously managed the daily operations of CPSC’s Hotline.
Speakers
Steve Williams
International Program Manager, China
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Steve Williams joined the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in December 2014 to serve as an International Program Manager. In this role, he works as part of a team responsible for the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s engagement with foreign governments and manufacturers, as well as with international organizations involved in consumer product safety.
Steve’s regional focus is China. He works with product safety regulators in China in efforts to improve product safety throughout the supply chain. He also provides guidance on U.S. consumer product safety requirements to Chinese manufacturers and industry organizations.
Before joining the CPSC, Steve was a Deputy Director of the Trade Agreements program at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. Steve participated in trade agreement negotiations, as well as outreach and training for the U.S. and international business community, particularly small businesses.
Carlos Mejia
Compliance Business Development
HQTS Group
Sales Leader turned Business Compliance Developer, Carlos Mejia is helping HQTS customers to supercharge the way they navigate compliance. With an impressive track record of fortifying supply chains and experience working with major U.S. companies, Carlos combines deep compliance expertise with proven strategies. He drives revenue growth by executing strategic sales plans, managing key accounts, and exceeding sales targets in B2B markets, delivering exceptional value and insight to every project.
