Representation Before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Whether your business is bringing a new product to the market or reacting to a letter from the CPSC, we have the experience to help.
Import InvestigationsImport investigations are on the rise. Detentions and inspections can have serious business implications and could impact your company's ability to meet its contractual obligations. We implement strategies to minimize these risks.
Product Risk AssesmentsWe conduct risk assessments and evaluate consumer products to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if a hazard occurs. Our assessments cover a product's design, manufacture, restricted substances, warnings, labels, instruction manuals and other safety characteristics.
Regulatory ComplianceCompanies must comply with federal consumer product safety requirements for a variety of consumer products, and, most notably, for children's products. With extensive regulatory experience, including authoring CPSC's Regulatory Robot, we help ensure that you stay on the right side of compliance with these often complex regulations.
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Product RecallsProduct recalls present serious risks (and opportunities) for businesses. We develop corrective action plans and conduct successful product recalls. We represent companies that are not sure if a product recall is warranted and wish to have experienced counsel on their side.
Strategic Counsel We provide strategic counsel to firms and trade associations affected by CPSC regulatory actions, including recalls and potential rulemaking proceedings.
Compliance PlansThe CPSC has signaled that it expects manufacturers and importers to have product safety and compliance plans in place. Staying up to date on legal and industry best practices, we assist in drafting state-of-the-art product safety and compliance plans. Having a plan and closely following to it are crucial in today's environment.
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Section 15 ReportingManufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products have a a legal obligation to report a potentially unsafe product to the CPSC. We advise companies on how and whether to report potentially defective products to the CPSC.
Civil Penalty InvestigationsWe assist in defending companies from CPSC investigations alleging late reporting of product hazard or regulatory non-compliance issues. CPSC has moved aggressively to raise the amount of money it fines companies in civil penalties.
Expert Testimony
We provide expert witness testimony in court cases involving product liability and product safety. Formerly a criminal prosecutor, Mr. Cohen is a poised and experienced presence in the courtroom.
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Vendor Training
At the request of major retailers and importers, we provide customized product safety training courses for buyers seeking the added assurance of knowing that their vendors, regardless of their sophistication and experience, have been well trained in implementing best product safety practices. We travel worldwide to provide engaging trainings sessions that integrate CPSC requirements with retailer testing and safety protocols and other regulatory requirements.
Consulting
We consult on a wide range of product safety issues, such as supply chain integrity and risks, good manufacturing practices, brand management, drafting recall plans, running mock recalls, and crisis communication.
With our experience, we are often sought out for public speaking roles and to educate corporate boards, C-suite executives, and their compliance teams about product recall and regulatory compliance
With our experience, we are often sought out for public speaking roles and to educate corporate boards, C-suite executives, and their compliance teams about product recall and regulatory compliance
Please contact us to discuss your needs.
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