One of the Family
Exploring Pet Product Safety
Pets are cherished members of the family, and their safety and well-being are paramount to pet owners. This special bond has transformed how we view their well-being and the products we choose for them, with the global pet accessories market size expected to grow from USD$20.5 billion in 2022 to USD$40.6 billion in 2031.
Consumers now demand high-quality, safe, and innovative products specifically designed for the unique needs of their beloved companions. This shifts has compounded the need for rigorous safety and quality standards to ensure products are safe, durable, and fit for use.
This whitepaper serves as a guide for manufacturers and stakeholders in the pet product ecosystem, offering insights into:
- Why pet safety matters
- The role of product safety in protecting pets
- Applicable standards and regulations
- Best practices
- The Eurofins Pet Product Mark
Leo Lau
As Asia Hardlines Technical Director at Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines, 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
Pratik is the Vice President - Technical Services for Consumer Product Testing North America, Eurofins | MTS. He has over 15 years of experience in the TIC 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 programmes based on industry best practices along with evolving the legislative & regulatory landscape.
About Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines
As a challenger in the consumer product testing space, the Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network of laboratories is at the forefront of innovation. We pride ourselves on having some of the newest testing laboratories within the Eurofins network, which allows us to deliver innovative and expert-driven testing services worldwide.
With over 25 laboratories globally, we deliver expert-driven, customer-centric solutions worldwide for the consumer products industry. Our experts work with our clients to develop customised solutions and testing packages for their specific needs to increase speed-to-market efficiency, reduce cost by eliminating unnecessary testing, and position their products to meet and exceed customer expectations.
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