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Are You Prepared for Lacey Phase VII?

May 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

Furniture importers will need to begin filling out Lacey Act declaration forms in 2024 – although no one can say exactly when just yet. IWPA will offer a training workshop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 6 to help companies navigate the new requirement.

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Hoehn-Saric Will Address AHFA Board

May 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Alexander Hoehn-Saric, has accepted AHFA's invitation to address the Board of Directors at its May 2024 government affairs meeting at the Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown.

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Deadline Approaching For Logistics Conference Registrations

May 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

With only two weeks left to secure hotel reservations at a discounted rate, executives are urged to finalize their plans to attend the AHFA's 2024 Logistics Conference from June 17-19 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Importers Must Prioritize Packaging Quality Control

May 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

When companies place orders with overseas manufacturing partners, they can jeopardize their shipment and their reputation if inadequate attention is paid to packaging quality.

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First Furniture Safety Week Slated for October 2024

April 13, 2024 - High Point, NC

The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) announces the first annual Furniture Safety Week will be October 7-11, 2024. The initiative is designed to engage all segments of the home furnishings industry in public conversation about furniture safety.

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Register by May 3 for the 2024 Logistics Conference

April 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

Registration is underway for the 2024 Logistics Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, presented by AHFA’s Specialized Furniture Carriers division. An early registration rate of $325 per person ($575 for non-members) is available until May 3.

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STURDY Act Prompts GCC Refresher Course

April 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

When the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) adopted a mandatory furniture stability standard last year, it quickly became apparent AHFA members needed a refresher course on General Certificates of Conformity – or GCCs.

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Hoehn-Saric Invited to Address AHFA Board

April 1, 2024 - High Point, NC

Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Alexander Hoehn-Saric, has been invited to address AHFA’s Board of Directors at its May 2024 government affairs meeting in Washington, D.C.

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