BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:2026northamericaproductsafe X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com 2026 North America Product Safety Training Workshop//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260617T160000Z DTEND:20260617T200000Z SUMMARY:RILA Meeting (Invited Retailers Only) DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: RILA attendees registration\n1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: RILA Meeting (By Invitation only\, contact Debra Hyde for more information). \;\n\n CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATED MEETINGS LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:0f2b4eed6ca08062660f60c19adb6e81 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/0f2b4eed6ca08062660f60c19adb6e81 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260617T170000Z DTEND:20260617T190000Z SUMMARY:ICPHSO Bag Stuffing (ICPHSO and Lowe's Staff Only) DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:ICPHSO BAG STUFFING LOCATION:1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:146cf4ee81760884dd53fbe5e59e91ee URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/146cf4ee81760884dd53fbe5e59e91ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260617T180000Z DTEND:20260617T200000Z SUMMARY:Exhibitor Set Up DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:EXHIBITOR SET UP LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d9029786508f81ef29012ebfabefcd1a URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/d9029786508f81ef29012ebfabefcd1a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260617T210000Z DTEND:20260617T230000Z SUMMARY:Welcome Reception (Hosted by Lowe's - Open to all Registered Attendees) DESCRIPTION:Welcome Reception hosted by Lowe's. \; All registered attendees invited. CATEGORIES:RECEPTION LOCATION:LakeHouse Bar and Grill\, 18665 Harborside Dr.\, Cornelius\, NC 28031 SEQUENCE:0 UID:f535b80bd53466f1df800138241420fd URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/f535b80bd53466f1df800138241420fd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T110000Z DTEND:20260618T123000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast/Exhibitor/Networking DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:302357935f73deda8c6a1444a970c16f URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/302357935f73deda8c6a1444a970c16f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T110000Z DTEND:20260618T130000Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION:Pre Registration Required. \; No on-site registration. \;  \;ICPHSO Information Desk open from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6b07793f74a84ceb5d01d0ac3bd073b1 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/6b07793f74a84ceb5d01d0ac3bd073b1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T123000Z DTEND:20260618T124500Z SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:df2b73f9bedaac880839f005b969040f URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/df2b73f9bedaac880839f005b969040f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T124500Z DTEND:20260618T125000Z SUMMARY:Lightning Session 1: Lightning Perspectives from Former CPSC Leadership: Preparing for the Future of Product Safety - Joseph P. Mohorovic DESCRIPTION:Lightning Perspectives from Former CPSC Leadership: Preparing for the Future of Product Safety\n\nWhat advice would former regulators give organizations preparing for the next era of product safety? In this series of five-minute lightning talks\, former leaders of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission share concise\, candid perspectives drawn from their experience in regulation\, policy\, and enforcement. Speakers will highlight emerging risks\, evolving expectations\, and the strategic priorities they believe should shape product safety programs in the years ahead.\n\n CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING SESSION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5f451fe6db05d171b5635350c7b27088 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/5f451fe6db05d171b5635350c7b27088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T125000Z DTEND:20260618T135000Z SUMMARY:Plenary Session 1: Chemical Testing: How to Get Actionable Answers from Labs—Even When You’re Not Sure What to Ask DESCRIPTION:Chemical \;testing results often raise more questions than answers—especially when companies are responding to emerging \;chemical \;issues\, evolving regulations\, and incomplete supply chain data. This session provides a practical roadmap for working effectively with laboratories when the risks\, requirements\, and next steps are unclear.\n \;\nAttendees will learn what questions to ask laboratories based on the product and \;chemical \;at issue\, how to design fit‑for‑purpose testing programs for emerging concerns like PFAS\, and how to interpret results in context—including false positives\, trace findings\, and sampling limitations. The session will also cover how to assess quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) data\, determine when a \;chemical \;exceedance triggers reporting\, warning\, or recall obligations\, and manage data gaps across complex supply chains.\n\nFinally\, the discussion will examine key legal and regulatory trends in California and beyond—and how California’s approach continues to shape national compliance and risk management strategies.\n\n CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4a9fd4175c14833500e37264e7399e80 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/4a9fd4175c14833500e37264e7399e80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T135000Z DTEND:20260618T135500Z SUMMARY:Lightning Session 2: Lightning Perspectives from Former CPSC Leadership: Preparing for the Future of Product Safety - Alex Hoehn-Saric DESCRIPTION:Lightning Perspectives from Former CPSC Leadership: Preparing for the Future of Product Safety\n\nWhat advice would former regulators give organizations preparing for the next era of product safety? In this series of five-minute lightning talks\, former leaders of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission share concise\, candid perspectives drawn from their experience in regulation\, policy\, and enforcement. Speakers will highlight emerging risks\, evolving expectations\, and the strategic priorities they believe should shape product safety programs in the years ahead.\n\n CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING SESSION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:719fdbfe8c953f8a06ab97060eb9622e URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/719fdbfe8c953f8a06ab97060eb9622e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T135500Z DTEND:20260618T142500Z SUMMARY:Networking & Exhibitor Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c8ef9b77cb434301524f043d69946f14 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/c8ef9b77cb434301524f043d69946f14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T142500Z DTEND:20260618T152500Z SUMMARY:Plenary Session 2: Product Safety Programs: What Does Good Look Like? DESCRIPTION:Whether you are building a new program or updating an existing one\, it is helpful to have some industry benchmarks. In this session\, hear from three experts describe what they have found to be the state of the art in Product Safety Program Management CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e97b2a0e773635876a4bae367251a092 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/e97b2a0e773635876a4bae367251a092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T152500Z DTEND:20260618T155000Z SUMMARY:Rapid Fire Session 1: “International Perspectives: Opportunities: Opportunities and Challenges in a Fast-Moving Global Product Safety Landscape” DESCRIPTION:In this “fireside chat”\, international product safety experts Josep Tous (Spain) and Rod Freeman (UK) will discuss some of the latest developments in international product regulation\, and share their insights on what they mean in practice for international stakeholders.  \;Topics discussed will include current trends in enforcement practices\, the likely impact of the United Nations Principles for Consumer Product Safety\, the blurring lines between online safety and product safety\, the EU as a leader in product safety in the circular economy\, international approaches to online marketplaces\, and the “once in a generation” reforms currently under way in the UK. CATEGORIES:RAPID SESSION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4dfbedb72b194f13c915a56d674f3dc7 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/4dfbedb72b194f13c915a56d674f3dc7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T155000Z DTEND:20260618T172000Z SUMMARY:Lunch with Keynote Presentation: Monica Welt\, General Counsel\, RILA DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:LUNCH LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6f72a3fd259f2f097fdf97a0ca87ba3a URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/6f72a3fd259f2f097fdf97a0ca87ba3a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T173000Z DTEND:20260618T175500Z SUMMARY:Rapid Fire Session 2: More Than Words: Safety Warnings and Labels DESCRIPTION:Effective safety communication is about more than words. It’s about context\, design\, timing\, and trust. In this panel\, experts will explore what truly makes product warnings effective—whether that’s supporting \;behavior change\, reducing injuries\, or meeting legal obligations—and why so many warnings fail to resonate. Panelists will examine the tension between human behavior and design\, the risks of warning overload\, and where responsibility should ultimately be shared among \;manufacturers\, regulators\, and consumers. The discussion will also address how regulatory frameworks shape (and sometimes limit) innovation\, when warnings should be considered in the product lifecycle\, and how safety communication must evolve in an increasingly digital marketplace. Attendees will leave with practical insights into designing warnings people actually heed\, strategies to reduce overload without sacrificing safety\, and concrete ideas for reimagining common warnings to better protect consumers and brands alike. CATEGORIES:RAPID SESSION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ea9b132b577aa2fb0154cca73fc4d2ba URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/ea9b132b577aa2fb0154cca73fc4d2ba END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T175500Z DTEND:20260618T180000Z SUMMARY:Lightning Session 3: Lightning Perspectives from Former CPSC Leadership: Preparing for the Future of Product Safety - Dana Baiocco DESCRIPTION:Lightning Perspectives from Former CPSC Leadership: Preparing for the Future of Product Safety\n\nWhat advice would former regulators give organizations preparing for the next era of product safety? In this series of five-minute lightning talks\, former leaders of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission share concise\, candid perspectives drawn from their experience in regulation\, policy\, and enforcement. Speakers will highlight emerging risks\, evolving expectations\, and the strategic priorities they believe should shape product safety programs in the years ahead.\n\n CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING SESSION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6ab0f87e7fb0f23c2e2a27e011723d88 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/6ab0f87e7fb0f23c2e2a27e011723d88 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T180000Z DTEND:20260618T190000Z SUMMARY:Plenary Session 3: Creating a Culture of Safety Through Voluntary Standards DESCRIPTION:The products we purchase and use as consumers—and design\, manufacture\, and stock as companies—no longer originate from a single factory\, country\, or even region. We operate in a fast‑moving global marketplace where products and components are manufactured and sourced across multiple regions worldwide. With increasingly complex supply chains\, how do we ensure that the products we buy\, sell\, and manufacture are safe?\n\nThis session will explore the critical role voluntary standards play in fostering a strong culture of safety within organizations\, as well as how to stay informed about evolving and emerging standards development activities. Several long‑established product categories will be highlighted as case examples\, illustrating how the absence of standards once contributed to risk—and how newly developed standards are now establishing essential safety baselines to help prevent quality issues from becoming safety issues.\n\nThe discussion will also examine how standards are developed and maintained\, how they respond to industry needs\, their limitations\, and the regulatory/legal considerations that arise when no voluntary standard exists.\n\n CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2d280af230de3d4819d1ccf41b8e2f68 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/2d280af230de3d4819d1ccf41b8e2f68 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T190000Z DTEND:20260618T190500Z SUMMARY:Lightning Session 4: The Final Countdown: CPSC eFiling Essentials for Importers DESCRIPTION:CPSC eFiling Deadline is July 8\, 2026 - \; This lightning session will provide the essential facts you need to know before the deadline.\n\n CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING SESSION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:74d08dc8c677390d054076aa57db85df URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/74d08dc8c677390d054076aa57db85df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T190500Z DTEND:20260618T193500Z SUMMARY:Networking & Exhibitor Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:cd4c122373992832cc8779c77e67f44e URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/cd4c122373992832cc8779c77e67f44e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T193500Z DTEND:20260618T203500Z SUMMARY:Plenary Session 4: Reducing the Stress of Packaging EPR Source Reduction DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf0829438d68614580c27981d561a45d URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/bf0829438d68614580c27981d561a45d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T203500Z DTEND:20260618T205000Z SUMMARY:Closing Remarks DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b43f96cf89660b66a6b3403ead24d67d URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/b43f96cf89660b66a6b3403ead24d67d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260513T170221Z DTSTART:20260618T210000Z DTEND:20260618T230000Z SUMMARY:Wrap Up Reception (Hosted by Lowe's - Open to all Registered Attendees) DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:RECEPTION LOCATION:Lowe's Companies\, Inc. Headquarters\, 1000 Lowe's Blvd\, Mooresville\, NC 28117\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ff0acfac2180e4521206529db5169a66 URL:http://2026northamericaproductsafe.sched.com/event/ff0acfac2180e4521206529db5169a66 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR