Navigating Compliance and Safety in Pet Products: Toys, Clothing, and Accessories
The webinar originally took place on Thursday 24 July 2025.
Why View?
As pets become cherished family members, the demand for safe, high-quality pet products has surged. Ensuring these products meet rigorous safety standards and comply with global regulations is essential for manufacturers and brands aiming to build consumer trust and market differentiation.
What you will learn:
- The Evolving Pet Product Regulatory Landscape: Navigate global regulations, including CA Prop 65, RoHS, REACH, EN 71 and ASTM F963, ensuring your products meet all necessary standards.
- Enhancing Brand Credibility: Learn how obtaining independent verification marks, such as the Eurofins Pet Product Verification Mark, can substantiate marketing claims and demonstrate elevated quality and safety above industry norms.
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.
