1. Recall case studies (CPSC, RAPEX, ACCC) and Lab case studies
Design for Safety: Preventing Mechanical Hazards for Designers and Manufacturers
Guangzhou, China
12 September, 2017
The Testing Inspection and Certification Sector
October 2016
Washington, DC
Thank you so much for the opportunity to have this meeting between the CPSC staff and IFIA. We hope this will be the first of many other interactions on the future and we look forward to discussing with the CPSC opportunities for collaboration.
IFIA members play a key role in providing guidance and educating the supply chain on CPSC requirements – manufacturers, importers come to our members all the time with technical questions and we also provide trainings and webinars on a wide range of topics.
Therefore, IFIA members are an important allay for the CPSC in this aspect, as consumers are safer when manufacturers understand and build safety in the earliest stages of design and production process – and our sector play a key role in this preventive approach by providing greater levels of assurance that products are safe and comply with the required standards and regulations

2. Recall case studies Why are recalls existing?
Some products are designed without safety considerations for the target market in mind
or without knowledge of applicable requirements.
Such products have a higher risk during every day use to fail and
they might create a risk to the consumer.
If accidents happen, they can either be reported directly to the CPSC
or CPSC gets statistics from emergency rooms of hospitals.
If dangerous products are identified, the risk is further investigated.
If further accidents can be expected, the product needs to be recalled to prevent
the public from further damage.
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

3. Recall case studies CPSC: Injury statistics
On the CPSC website you can find statistics about injuries (Tipovers, Toys)
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

4. Recall case studies CPSC: Injury statistics
Examples for “Kitchen & Dining” and Consumer products for “Older adults “ (65+ years of age)
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

5. Recall case studies CPSC: Injury statistics
Examples for “Other Children’s Products” and “Other Furniture and Décor”
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

6. Recall case studies CPSC: Example for tip-over
After the Anchor-it campaign, tip-over is more in the focus, as risk still exists on the market:
Non-compliance with voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057
Source:
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

7. Recall case studies CPSC: Example for bunk beds
Applicable standards: 16 CFR 1213 (dimensions, label, warning) and ASTM F 1427 (performance)
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

8. Recall case studies CPSC: Example for bunk beds
Applicable standards: 16 CFR 1213 and ASTM F 1427
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

9. Recall case studies CPSC: Example for sharp points
Around pieces sold
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

10. Recall case studies CPSC: Example for structural integrity
Consider reference standards
case study ANSI/BIFMA X : 95th percentile male 125 kg (275 lbs) [2011 version: 253 lbs]
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

11. Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe) RAPEX:
Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products
The Rapid Alert System enables quick exchange of information between 31 European
countries and the European Commission about dangerous non-food products posing
a risk to health and safety of consumers.
If a manufacturer or distributor finds out that one of their products on sale is
dangerous, they have to inform the competent  national authority.
Source:
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

12. Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe)
RAPEX listings in the past 5 years: 51 cases for furniture reported:
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

13. Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe)
Case study for outdoor furniture:
Category
Detail
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Risk
Due to its instability, the chair can easily tip over when the user sits on it, causing the user to fall. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581.
Measures adopted by
notifying country
Measures ordered by public authorities: Ban on the marketing of the product and any
accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

14. Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe)
In 2017, #1 of unsafe childcare articles and children’s equipment are related to safety gates
Category
Detail
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Strangulation
Risk
The gap between the slats of the child safety barrier are such that small children may go
through the opening and may get stuck at the level of the head, which could cause
strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1930.
Measures adopted by
notifying country
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

15. Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe)
In 2017, #2 risk is related to unsafe cots
Category
Detail
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Risk
The cot has sharp edges in the mechanism that holds the bars, which can cause injuries. There are large openings and slits on the inside of the cot, which could cause injuries to the child's fingers. Also, the sides of the cot are also not high enough and the child could climb over and fall. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 716.
Measures adopted by
notifying country
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

16. Recall case studies 3. ACCC (Australia)
More and more unsafe cots are sold online to Australia
Category
Detail
Defect
The products do not comply with the Australian mandatory safety standard. The cots fail various design, construction, performance and labelling requirements.
Hazard
The cots pose numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

17. Recall case studies 3. ACCC (Australia)
Almost every year bean bags are recalled in Australia
Category
Detail
Defect
The product does not meet the Consumer Goods (Bean Bags) Safety Standard 2014 as per amendment on 1st of July 2016.
Hazard
The internal bag is not fitted with a child-resistant slide fastener and may therefore allow access to the polystyrene beans, which pose potential choking and suffocation hazards to young children. The warning
label also contains incorrect information and may result in misuse.
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

18. Lab case studies General risks of furniture
These are the most common risks of furniture,
which are covered by testing according to standards:
Dimensions
Stability
Durability
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

19. Lab case studies General risks of furniture Dimensions
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

20. Lab case studies General risks of furniture 2. Stability
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

21. Lab case studies General risks of furniture 3. Durability
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

22. Lab case studies General risks of furniture Furniture for older people
Chair with lifting function
Beside mechanical safety, additional requirements apply:
Chemical safety
Electrical safety
Marking
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

23. Lab case studies We can help you
Depending on the risk level, we can offer support for
Design review
Test plan creation
Spot check
Testing
Certification
Inspection
Based on
Legal requirements
Customer requirements
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting: I’ll present an overview of the Testing Inspection and certification sector and IFIA’s activities globally, with a focus on our Consumer and Industrial Product Committee
Then we will move to the questions and answers session, which we have divided in two sessions: general questions about CPSC’s activities and the Third-Party testing program, and a then a more technical session where we will ask CPSC to confirm our technical interpretations to ensure that IFIA members are aligned on their understanding

24. THANK YOU! www.ifia-federation.org
I’d like to finalize by thanking CPSC and organizing partners for inviting IFIA to this seminar in China.
IFIA really appreciate CPSC’s trust in requiring qualified, genuine independent third party services to help fulfill its regulatory mandate.
IFIA members have been providing their trusted services to Chinese manufacturers helping them reach export markets and gain global market access
IFIA members are ready to provide the same trusted services to Chinese manufacturers in their effort to compete in the Chinese domestic market once China’s reform are deepened
IFIA is closely monitoring and is ready to support the Chinese government in its regulatory reform efforts
Thank you again; IFIA members look forward to engaging with all of you during the seminar today and to collaborating again in future opportunities