Understanding the STURDY Act Requirements for Clothing Storage Units
This webinar originally took place on Wednesday 24 May 2023.
On-demand Webinar
The STURDY Act (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act) was passed by the U.S. Congress on 23 December 2022 to enforce safety regulations on free-standing clothing storage units.
Watch this on-demand webinar to understand this mandated regulation in the U.S.
What you will learn:
- The requirements of the STURDY Act
- An overview of the ASTM F2057-2023 requirements
- The certification requirements (GCC/CPC)
About the speakers:
Leo Lau
Leo Lau
Asia Hardlines Technical Director, Eurofins MTS
Leo has 25 years of experience in third party testing and is specialised in hardlines product testing for the North American and European markets. In his position, he works alongside key retailers to deliver testing programmes and provide technical solutions, including protocol development, failure analysis and quality improvement.
Dr Pratik Ichhaporia
Dr Pratik Ichhaporia
Vice President - Technical Services, Consumer Product Testing North America, Eurofins | MTS
Pratik has over 15 years of experience in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry and is an active member of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and F15 on Consumer Products. In his position, he provides counsel to clients for creating efficient product safety & compliance programs based on industry best practices along with evolving the legislative & regulatory landscape.
