ASPA

ASPA holds several events each year to allow members an opportunity to voice opinions and discuss the regulatory climate for the industry. The following is a list of upcoming meetings. Contact Sean Moore via email or by phone at (202) 833-7327 for more information.

Presentations

Upcoming Meetings of Interest

ASPA Luncheon during AAPEX
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The Venetian Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

"A Monolog with John Washbish" - - The current state of the aftermarket and the future as only he can see it!

ASPA 2010 Winter Meeting
December 7-8, 2010
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

(In coordination with CSPA’s Annual Meeting)

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Workshop

CSPA is pleased to announce the continuation of its professional development series with “The Consumer Product Safety Commission from A to Z…and Beyond.” To be held September 23-24, 2010, in Bethesda, Maryland, this day- and-a-half conference will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the regulations administered by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum has accepted the Association’s invitation to keynote the conference.

The first day, in addition to Chairman Tenenbaum’s address, will focus on basic laws and regulations while the second day will target international requirements and the future of the Commission.

This conference is aimed at individuals with varying degrees of familiarity or experience with the CPSC. With the passage of the Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act in 2008, there are several new and revised regulatory requirements affecting the consumer specialty products industry and this program will give you the opportunity to hear directly from Commission staff on how these requirements affect your business. The conference will also feature industry experts discussing and providing updates on international consumer products regulations such as the Global Harmonized System (GHS) of chemical classification and labeling and the Canadian Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulation and will conclude with a panel discussion featuring former CPSC staff, consumer group representation, and staff from Capitol Hill.

Registration for “The Consumer Products Safety Commission from A to Z … and Beyond” is $400.00 for CSPA members and $500.00 for nonmembers. Convenient electronic registration and a preliminary conference program are available at http://www.cspa.org/public/events/cpsc.html. This conference, last held in 2003, is sure to be a sell-out. Register early to insure your place; you owe it to yourself and your company’s bottom line.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda for conference registrants, with discounted rates of $219.00 single, $244.00 double, plus taxes. Make your reservations directly with the hotel at 301-657-1234 by the cutoff date of September 1, 2010, and be sure to mention CSPA to receive the group rate.

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Presentations

Summer 2010

Merino Regulatory Affairs Update
Lowe Aftermarket on the Hill
Moore State Issues Update
ACE Social Media
OSHA-UN Classification-Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
White Car Care Update
Yost - Update on Clean Air Regulations
Lindsey - Green Chemistry and Helping Your Company “Go Green”

Spring 2009

ASPA Commercial Service Overview
Torpedoes That Can Sink Your Supply Chain Battleship
A Snapshot of the US and Global Economy
Regulatory Affairs Update
Engine Oil Update
The 111th Congress
Sustainable Cleaning Products
ASPA_Issue_Briefing
Leveraging Trade Show Opportunities
SBA Export Finance Programs