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Tuesday, February 23 • 2:01pm - 2:50pm
Breakout 7: Private Labeling: Evaluating and Reducing Product Safety Risks

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With the rise of retailers selling private label products, such companies are increasingly faced with compliance and product safety challenges. Through a case scenario and panel Q&A, this session will address key considerations in evaluating private label opportunities, understanding compliance obligations and risks associated with private labeling, and identifying practical steps to reduce product safety risks and protect brand reputation.
Moderators
avatar for Michelle Gillice

Michelle Gillice

Counsel, Arnold & Porter
Michelle Gillice has extensive experience as a product safety lawyer, both in private practice and for more than 9 years at CPSC. She assists companies with regulatory compliance at all stages of a product’s life cycle. Michelle represents manufacturers, distributors, importers... Read More →

Speakers
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Jose Acosta

Vice President of Product and Engineering, Home Depot
Jose Acosta is Vice President, Product and Engineering for The Home Depot (THD). Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jose oversees engineering, quality and packaging globally for THD Private Brands Portfolio. With over 15 years at THD in various leadership positions including Director of Import... Read More →
avatar for Jason Hertzberg

Jason Hertzberg

Corporate VP, Principal Engineer, Exponent
Dr. Jason L. Hertzberg is a Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer at Exponent, Inc., leading the firm’s global product safety consulting offering. Exponent, Inc. is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm consisting of more than 90 technical disciplines through... Read More →
avatar for Mary Toro

Mary Toro

Consultancy, Consumer Safety Consultancy
Mary Toro is a product safety consultant specializing in the requirements for consumer products regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. After more than 30 years, Mary Toro retired from her role as Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division in the Office of Compliance... Read More →

Tuesday February 23, 2021 2:01pm - 2:50pm EST
Virtual
  Product Development, Breakout