The Run for Personal Protective Equipment: Quality and Compliance Challenges of Buyers and Sellers in a Completely New Market

Manufacturers worldwide are transforming production lines to meet the growing needs of people worldwide for surgical masks / face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE). However, manufacturing such products requires a large degree of know-how. Many sourcing and health and safety teams are not familiar with the applicable requirements, regulations and risks of this product category.

As more and more retailers are dedicating themselves to mask and PPE production due to the global shortage, the topic of regulatory requirements as well as internal due diligence mechanisms required to safeguard the health and safety of companies' staff as well as customers has become a major concern.

As a buyer or seller, how confident are you in your process and product controls in meeting regulatory as well as brand specifications in these most challenging times? Will the product you buy meet the standards in the country of destination? Will your suppliers deliver the goods on time? And what are the most important criteria to watch out for when screening your suppliers?

In this webinar, Bureau Veritas CPS will provide an introduction of the product categories and meaning of their classification, the existing laws and regulations governing imports into the European Union, as well as the tools available for companies to verify that the products sourced / purchased are safe and compliant.

Objectives:

• Understanding types of surgical masks / face masks and PPE classification in the market today
• Assessing internal due diligence practices related to testing, product inspections and assessments
• Raising awareness for risks and threats related to existing abuse cases and non-compliant products that might put users at risk (such as "fake"certifications)
• Developing strategies to ensure "safe sourcing" and "safe purchasing" of these items

Who should attend:

• Brands and retailers venturing into mask and PPE sourcing
• Companies and institutions sourcing masks and PPE for their staff
• Companies and institutions' health and safety staff addressing the topic of masks / PPE with their employees

Remarks: Access link for the webinar will be sent to participants 3 days before the event.

Registration Deadline: Friday, 17 April 2020

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