Member Resources

2018 Regulatory Summit

From the October 2018 Regulatory Summit, these presentations provide updates on the federal formaldehyde rule, product safety and recall obligations, upholstery furniture flammability and new chemical regulations potentially impacting performance fabrics.

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Federal Formaldehyde Rule Update

October 24, 2018 - High Point, NC

Presented by: Erik Winchester, Fiber & Organics Branch Chief, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency


Product Safety

October 24, 2018 - High Point, NC

Presented by: Matthew Howsare, Co-Chair, Consumer Product Safety Practice, Mintz Levin


Federal Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standard Update

October 24, 2018 - High Point, NC

Presented by: Andrew Lock, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, CPSC; David Miller, Division of Peidemiology/Hazard Analysis, CPSC; Nicholas Oliver, Bureau Chief, California Bureau of Electronic & Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation


Understanding Furniture Tip-Over Data

October 24, 2018 - High Point, NC

Presented by: David Miller, Division of Peidemiology/Hazard Analysis, CPSC; Neal S. Cohen, Attorney, Neal Cohen Law; Len Morrissey, Director, Technical Committee Operations Division, ASTM International


New UL/AHFA Stability Verified Program

October 24, 2018 - High Point, NC

Presented by: Michael O’Hara, General Manager, Global Furniture, UL; Doug Lockard, Global Sales & Marketing Director, UL Environment


Performance Fabric Update

October 24, 2018 - High Point, NC

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