Registration will close on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM US ET.

Webinar time: Tuesday, March 22, 2016  02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET.

Audience: Open industry. All apparel and footwear industry professionals, regardless of AAFA membership, are encouraged to participate.

Subject: This webinar will examine the regulations and product safety failure rates and recall cases of textile and footwear products.

Product safety should always be the number one concern for any product, and there are no exceptions for textiles and footwear. This webinar will guide you through the U.S. and Canadian regulations and the differences between each market. We will review the most common failure rates and the key recall cases for the apparel and footwear industry. After the webinar, you will have a strong understanding of what hazards are effecting your industry, and how best to manage safety and compliance with your products. 

The webinar will cover:

1. An overview of regulations, labeling, and industry practice requirements that apply to apparel and footwear for distribution in the U.S. and Canada, highlighting the differences between the two markets.  

2. A summary of the common product safety failures found in textiles and footwear.

3. Common recalls and the hazards to look out for in these products.