CPSC to Host Training Seminars for Suppliers in Asia

August 16, 2024 | The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will host two training sessions this September in Hanoi, Vietnam (September 5) and Shenzhen, China (September 11) to educate Chinese and Vietnamese sourcing professionals on preventing unsafe products from being sold on e-commerce platforms, manufacturer and supplier responsibilities, and more; the Shenzhen event will also include coverage of toy-specific requirements for the U.S. market. Toy industry professionals are encouraged to circulate information about these events to their sourcing staff and manufacturing partners located in Asia.

The seminars — presented by Carolyn Manley and Steve Williams, international program managers at the CPSC Office of International Programs — will take place free of charge and simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Seating is limited for participants attending in person and registration is required. Online participation will be limited to those within each respective country. More information about these sessions are below:

• CPSC’s Industry Seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam for Suppliers of Consumer Products to the U.S. Market | September 5, 2024
  The all-day meeting will take place in two parts: The morning seminar will focus on detection and management of unsafe consumer goods in e-commerce. The afternoon seminar will provide detailed information for suppliers exporting to the U.S. and cover eFiling, labeling, and certification requirements. Click here to register.


• CPSC’s Industry Seminar in Shenzhen, China for Suppliers of Consumer Products for the U.S. Market | September 11, 2024
  The all-day meeting will take place in two parts: The morning seminar will focus on detection and management of unsafe consumer goods to e-commerce. The afternoon seminar will provide detailed information for suppliers exporting to the U.S. and cover requirements for toys, magnets, button cell and coin batteries, and holiday and seasonal lights. Click here to register.

Additional information is available on each seminar’s respective registration page.