Restricted Substances Seminar

September 21, 2006

Sheraton Hotel in Dongguan

Presented by the Environmental Task Force

of the American Apparel & Footwear Association and American Chinese Apparel & Footwear Association

Consumers and governments are paying more and more attention to environmental and sustainability issues, and we all know of examples of total product recalls due to non-compliance or other safety concerns.  New regulations in Europe, the United States, and other major markets and production centers have developed a confusing array of regulated chemicals, while new reports suggest that other materials may soon be banned.  Retailers are asking manufacturers to track the materials they use to ensure that no dangerous substances find their way into the clothing and footwear that they make, and manufacturers (brands) are pushing these requirements onto their suppliers.  At a minimum, these new regulations represent additional requirements and costs that manufacturers in China and elsewhere in Asia are being asked to understand, implement, and absorb. How can you best prepare yourself to implement these new requirements and how can you remain competitive in the process?

Join us on September 21, 2006 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dongguan as we hear major US and European apparel, footwear, and retail brands discuss why these restricted substances lists (RSLs) are important and key industry experts explain best practices and conduct workshops on how you can prepare yourself to weather and excel under these challenges.

Restricted Substances Seminar September 21, 2006 Sheraton Hotel, Dongguan China     Hear major US and European apparel, footwear and retail brands discuss why Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs) are important. Key industry experts will explain best practices and conduct training sessions on how you can prepare yourself for these challenges.
PROGRAM AS OF AUGUST 10, 2006
8:30 - 9:15am	Registration and Exhibition of Solution Providers
9:15 – 9:20am	Welcome Nate Herman, Director of International Trade, AAFA
9:20 - 9:30am	Opening Remarks and AAFA’s Role in Developing an RSL John, Eapen, Chairman, Environmental Task Force, AAFA Vice President Environmental, Health and Safety, American & Efird Inc.
9:30 - 11:00am	The Importance of a Restricted Substances Program   Levi Strauss & Co, Sridhar Thiagarajan, Asia Product Safety Manager Sara Lee Branded Apparel, Chris Fox, Deputy Chief Counsel Puma, Reiner Hengstmann, Global Head, Environmental & Social Affairs ·        H&M-Hennes & Mauritz AB, Mattias Bodin, Chemical Responsible, Asia Nike, Inc., Andy Chen, Sustainable Chemistry Target Sourcing Services/AMC, Terrance Kwang, Managing Director, Target Production Services, Asia
11:00 - 11:30am	Coffee Break and Exhibits
11:30am -12:00pm	Training Session A: Topic:    Factory Chemical Management Systems Trainer: Dr. Manfred Mayer, Bureau Veritas
12:00pm - -12:30pm	Training Session B: Topic:    Resources and Methods to Comply with a Restricted Substances               Program Train