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Seminar & Training Programme 2012

2012 Seminar & Training Programme Page 1

Contents 1

2012 Seminar Schedule 2

Introduction 3

Our Team of Experts 4

Seminar Information Essentials of Toy Safety, EN71 & Related Standards 6

Assessing Safety of Products under General Product Safety Regulations 7

Essentials of Cosmetic Safety & Regulations 8

General Overview of Requirements for Materials & Articles intended to come into Contact with Food 9

Essentials of Candle Testing 10

Basics of Footwear- Manufacturing & Testing 11

Essentials of Safety Aspects of Children’s Clothing 12

REACH Regulations – How they apply to Textile and Leather Articles 13

Essentials of Textile Testing 14

Essentials of Legislation & Due Diligence for Clothing 15

Introduction to Overseas Legislation for Textile Products 16

Basic Elements of Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics 17

Essentials of Personal Protective Equipment 18

Inspections: Understanding the Basics 19

Essentials of Fire Safety of Nightwear & Textile-based Products 20

Essentials of Fire Safety of Upholstered Products 21

Product Safety Training Course by Intertek Risk Assessment Management 22

Registration Form 23

Location Maps & Directions Leicester 24 Leigh 25

Contents


2012 Seminar Schedule

Seminar Title

Location Date

Children’s Clothing Seminar Leicester 15 February Toy Safety Seminar Leicester 22 February Cosmetics Safety Seminar Leicester 7 March Assessing Safety of Products under GPS Regulations Leicester 8 March Footwear Manufacturing & Testing Leicester 14 March REACH for Textiles (half day) Leicester 15 March Essentials of Textile Testing Leicester 21 March Food Contact (half day) Leicester 22 March Legislation & Due Diligence Leicester 28 March Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics Leigh 29 March Essentials of Textile Testing Leigh 25 April Candle Safety Seminar (half day) Leicester 26 April Overseas Legislation (half day) Leicester 16 May Children’s Clothing Seminar Leigh 16 May Toy Safety Seminar Leicester 30 May Assessing Safety of Products under GPS Regulations Leicester 20 June Essentials of Textile Testing Leicester 21 June Essentials of Textile Testing Leigh 5 September Footwear Manufacturing & Testing Leicester 5 September Cosmetics Safety Seminar Leicester 19 September Legislation & Due Diligence Leigh 19 September Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics Leicester 20 September Toy Safety Seminar Leicester 26 September REACH for Textiles (half day) Leicester 3 October PPE Leicester 4 October Candle Safety Seminar (half day) Leicester 17 October Children’s Clothing Seminar Leicester 18 October Assessing Safety of Products under GPS Regulations Leicester 24 October Food Contact (half day) Leicester 7 November Essentials of Textile Testing Leicester 8 November Footwear Manufacturing & Testing Leicester 14 November Toy Safety Seminar Leicester 21 November Essentials of Textile Testing Leigh 28 November Children’s Clothing Seminar Leigh 5 December Leigh Seminars are highlighted in blue.

Please contact us if you are interested in the below seminar topics: Flammability – Upholstery (half day) Flammability – Nightwear & Garments (half day) Inspections (half day)


Introduction Welcome to Intertek UK’s 2012 seminar and training programme.

Our seminars and training days, on or off-site offer an inexpensive, concise and hands-on approach to learning most aspects of quality assurance on all kinds of consumer products. The instructors are all well-trained, experienced members of staff who play key roles in the everyday running of our UKAS accredited laboratories in Leicester and Leigh and have therefore earned a reputation of their own.

Each session will not only provide in-depth knowledge on the chosen subject with scenarios experienced in the trade, but will also serve as a great means of networking with colleagues in the trade that are often in a similar position to your own. Previous seminars have proven to be a great success providing positive feedback. Such success has urged an expansion in training facilities and programmes allowing Intertek to provide you with a range of training sessions for every need.

Where are they held? Most seminars listed and dated here are held on-site at our offices in Leicester. Our training facilities provide attendees a comfortable learning experience. Most scheduled seminars at our facilities have the added advantage of a laboratory tour providing clients with a unique experience of a working facility. Please ask when registering if your course includes a laboratory tour. We also offer a selection of textile courses at our Leigh facilities. These are marked in blue on the schedule (page 3). The maps for each location are included within this brochure for your reference (pages 25 & 26).

Alternatively, certain of our seminars can be held in your own location. With advance booking, it can be arranged for the tutor to visit and hold the seminar in your offices giving an unlimited number of colleagues the opportunity to attend. The advantage of this is that your products can be discussed with the tutor focusing the seminar on particular areas that you may encounter as an organisation. To arrange a training day at your site, contact Trudi Marsden by phone on +44 (0)116 263 0330, or email [email protected] to discuss arrangements and costs.

When do they begin and end? We offer two different lengths of seminars – Full Day and Half Day. Full Day seminars begin at 10:00 AM and conclude by 16:00 with lunch provided. Half Day seminars are 3 hours in length. These are Morning sessions. The Morning seminars begin at 10:00 and conclude by 13:00. Please note that lunch is not provided for Half Day seminars; however, we do provide a mid-morning breakfast/snack.

Lunch & Refreshments Lunch and refreshments will be provided on site for Full Day Courses at Intertek. Please note that lunch is not provided for Half Day seminars; however, we do provide a mid-morning breakfast/snack. Inform Trudi Marsden in advance if you have any special dietary needs.

Rates We know that training can be costly. We have tried to keep our costs within reason. Registration for each seminar or training day is £165 plus VAT per attendee per full day seminar or £85 plus VAT per attendee per half day. At this cost, you can afford to professionally train every person in your department! Note the Product Safety Training course is priced differently from the rates listed above.

Although we try our best to accommodate our seminar attendees, registration cancellations made within 24 hours of a seminar will be subject to a Cancellation Fee of £25.

Registration Please complete and return the Registration Form which may be found at the back of this brochure (page 24) by fax or email.


Our Team of Experts

Toy, Hardlines, Footwear and Assessment Experts

Philip Bullock, BSc (Hons), CChem, MRSC – Technical Manager – Toys & Hardlines Philip graduated in analytical chemistry in 1982. He has over 30 years experience in quality control and technical support, formerly for a major UK retailer and for Intertek for the past 12 years. As a member of the Toy Industries of Europe Technical Committee, he has been involved in discussions on the new Toy Directive for many years. He is a member of various BSI committees, including CW/15 (Safety of Toys), and the BTHA Toy Interpretations Group. He attends both UK and European co-ordination meetings of Toy Notified Bodies and is also a Technical Assessor for toy and consumer products for UKAS.

Dr David Elks, BSc. (Hons), PhD, MRSC, CChem - Lab Manager - Toys & Hardlines David started work in ISO 9000 systems in breweries, learning raw material and pesticide analysis. He moved to GC-MS manufacture and installation and from there to Intertek in 2003. David developed several laboratory testing methods (azo dyes, phthalates) and was instrumental in commissioning the XRF and microwave digesters. He sits on IEC (RoHS testing) and BSI committee for Protective Equipment, and has experience in Proficiency Test Scheme Management (steering committee). David was Chemistry Team Leader for 4 years before being appointed Lab Manager in 2010.

Raj Gohil, MSSF – Commercial Manager – Footwear Raj has worked within the footwear industry for over 20 years. His vast experience within the industry includes pattern-cutting, designing, quality control processes, testing, inspecting and manufacturing. He has travelled to factories in China and India to witness offshore production firsthand. In addition, Raj has many years experience with a broad and diverse range of footwear, leathergoods and safety footwear tests and testing. He is also a long-standing member of the MSSF (Member of Society of Shoe-Fitters).

Marc Gaten – PPE Technical Support Specialist - Gloves Marc has over 6 years experience in footwear testing with 3 of those specialising in glove testing. He has been a PPE certification assessor for Safety Footwear and Protective Gloves for the last 3 years. He attends BSIF and BSI committees on behalf of Intertek.

Paul Williamson, PPE Technical Support Specialist – Safety Footwear Paul began his career 15 years ago in the quality control department of manufacturer of heels, top pieces & units for ladies’ & men’s footwear. Paul has been with Intertek for 13 years testing conventional and safety footwear. He also conducts quality audits and calibration of equipment. He currently assesses technical files to the PPE directive.

Dr Mabel U Iwobi, PhD, EurProBiol, C Biol, MSB –Toxicologist – Intertek Toxicology Assessment Dr. Iwobi is experienced in both Chemistry and Biology. She undertook postdoctoral research at the Institute of Cancer Research and University of Leicester. She has specialised expertise in Immunology and Carcinogenicity with reference to immunoassays and genetic manipulations. She is also experienced in the field of applied toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory matters as relates to cosmetics, toys and household products. Dr Iwobi has presented orally to the British Society for Parasitology and presented posters to the Institute of Cancer Research and at Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory (USA). She has a number of scientific publications.

Dr Jasmine Borissow, PhD - Team Leader, Hardlines – Toys & Hardlines Jasmine Borissow has over 10 years experience in Chemistry ranging from Medicinal Organic Chemistry to Consumer Goods testing. She joined the Toys & Hardlines department in 2007 as a Chemist where she specialised in Food Contact testing. She then undertook the position of Team Leader of Chemistry in 2009. Since August 2011, she has moved to Hardlines where she has been able to expend her technical knowledge.


Our Team of Experts

Textile and Garment Experts: Our textile presentation team are drawn from the PFI department in Leicester and the Specialist Testing Department in Leigh. The course leaders bring a diverse and in depth range of experience and knowledge to the textile seminars, presenting many difficult concepts in an easy to understand and readily memorable fashion. Each course leader works in a different area as outlined below, and the seminars they present are regularly updated to include the latest current information and issues as relevant.

Our range of textile courses are designed to appeal to mixed client audiences, and are then fine tuned on the day to meet the needs of the audience and the questions that they bring. We welcome clients bringing practical examples of issues to discuss either in an open forum, or quietly on a one to one basis throughout the day. Your course leader will ensure that wherever possible your questions are answered during the day, or will feed back to you after the event.

Dr Carol Graham, PhD, MBA, C Text ATI – UK Textile Division & EAME Correlation Manager Carol is the Textile Division Manager & EAME (Europe, Africa and Middle East) Correlation Manager based between Leigh and Leicester. Carol brings more than 20 years experience in the Textile industry following her formal education in the field. Carol’s experience includes textile manufacturing, dyeing, printing & finishing as well textile testing, in particular colour fastness. Carol sits on many BSI and ISO committees, is an UK expert for colour fastness testing and contributes to method development in various committees including colour fastness, washing & dry cleaning and more latterly apparel & interior textiles.

Maxi Brown, B.Tech (Hons) – PFI Manager Maxi manages the specialised testing laboratory PFI, based at our Leicester site. From her diverse background and manufacturing experience she brings a wealth of knowledge on a range of products from lingerie to swimwear, household textiles to camping textiles, and general clothing to high specification performance clothing. Maxi sits on a number of BSI committees and contributes to method development in her specialised areas. Expertise in product development and quality systems from previous industry roles means that the seminars Maxi presents are empathetic to many of your problems, and can be explained in a manner understood by even newcomers to the industry.

Mike Redshaw, BSc (Hons), MSc – Technical Knowledge Manager Mike Redshaw is a Chemistry graduate and holds a MSc in Analytical Science from UMIST. Mike has over 20 years experience in retail including 10 years gained in overseas operations. He has a wealth of first hand experience of apparel and textile production facilities in Turkey, the Middle East, Africa and India/Pakistan. He once managed the Intertek lab in Istanbul, Turkey. Mike is a member of the global Business Enabling Knowledge Management team. He provides technical support to both his Intertek colleagues and to Intertek clients, and keeps abreast of all new legislation and standards relating to the European textiles and leather industries.

Steven Owen, BSc - Chemical Technologist Steven heads the Flammability Department based in our Leigh site. He has worked in a diverse number of roles prior to joining Intertek 6 years ago, many of which involved manufacturing QA and testing. His specialist knowledge is primarily in the field of flammability, as well as a broader specialist knowledge encompassing mathematics, physics & chemistry. In addition, Steven is also a member of various BSI committees.

Joyce Moore, C Text ATI - PPE Technical Support Specialist - Clothing Joyce has over 20 years of textile testing experience covering a wide range including colour fastness, physical and flammability testing. She has worked for many years performing assessments and certifications to the PPE Directive for clothing and gloves. Joyce sits on the BSI committees for High Visibility clothing and accessories and flame retardant clothing. She is also a member of the vertical group of European Notified Bodies for clothing and gloves.

Dr Judith Russell, PhD, BA (Hons) - Research Manager, Business Enabling Knowledge Management Judith Russell has a Doctorate in Textile Technology and a degree in Clothing Studies and Textiles. She is currently Research Manager within Intertek’s BEKM group. Previously, she was Lab Manager of the UK Toy & Hardline department. Past employment includes 2 years as Material Integrity Manager for Nike based in Hilversum near Amsterdam and 4 years as Correlation and Certification Manager for Levi’s based in Brussels.


Overview Toys are one of the most wide ranging categories of consumer products encompassing everything from small soft filled toys to complex radio controlled electrical items to multi-activity climbing frames and swing combinations. Understandably they are one of the most closely controlled product groups in terms of safety. The safety of toys within Europe is governed by the Toy Safety Directive, which lays down the legal requirements covering the safety of toys, their labelling and the obligations on manufacturers, importers and retailers. The directive is supported by various standards, which detail the specific requirements in terms of mechanical and electrical safety, flammability and chemical hazards. This seminar will consider what products are covered by this directive and the role of standards in the context of the Toy Directive. An overview will be given of the requirements of the standards as well as considering other standards that may be relevant to certain types of toys. Samples will be available to illustrate various points along with test equipment and a tour of our facilities. At Intertek, we follow a product from concept to final distribution, working with clients to ensure all areas of the business process are accounted for, addressed and successfully monitored. We offer clients complete solution to the most complex of systems. Our innovative research paired with our global reach gives us the unique ability to offer you local management of operations anywhere in the world. Intertek is not only a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries, but more importantly, the trusted partner you can depend on. Agenda Coffee & Refreshments Introduction to Toy Safety Directive Overview of EN71:1-11, EN 62115 Lunch (provided) Future developments in Legislation and Standards (including the New Toy Directive) Associated Standards and Regulations Questions & Answers session Tour of Laboratory Course Leader: Philip Bullock

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 22 February 30 May 26 September 21 November

Essentials of Toy Safety, EN71 & Related Standards


Overview The General Product Safety Regulations were drawn up to ensure that products that are marketed or distributed within the EU and which are not covered by any other standards are safe under foreseeable conditions of use. These regulations were amended in October 2005 giving greater powers to enforcement authorities, including the ability to order a product recall. Obligations are placed on producers and distributors to inform the authorities once they become aware unsafe goods have been supplied. Risk assessment of products will need to be considered as an essential part of the product development process. Certain European standards will be given a special status so that compliance will provide a “presumption of conformity” with the general safety requirement. This seminar will provide an understanding of how the regulations work in the UK. A range of standards will be reviewed showing how enforcement officers use them. A simple but effective risk assessment process will be presented with worked examples. In addition the following product categories will be reviewed with a view to their safety assessment:

• Candles, tea lights and holders • Stationery products

Agenda Coffee & Refreshments Introduction to the General Product Safety Regulations Requirements of the GPSR Common standards and regulations Lunch (provided) Harm, Hazard and Risk Risk Assessment Questions & Answers session Tour of Laboratory

Course Leader: Philip Bullock

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 8 March 20 June 24 October

Assessing Safety of Products under General Product Safety Regulations


Overview

A primary requirement in the manufacture of safe cosmetic products is protecting the health of the consumer from harm. This protection also enables increased consumer confidence.

Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of the law governing the manufacture and marketing of cosmetic products are principally the role and responsibilities of the manufacturer, importer and distributor. However, help is available. Since the first law governing the manufacture and marketing of safe cosmetic products was introduced in the European Union (EU) in 1976 in the form of a Directive (76/768/EEC), and each Member State transposed (interpreted) it into their own Regulation, a number of changes in the form of amendments had also occurred. Keeping up-to-date with these changes is very important. A Safety Assessor can help to guide and provide interpretation of the cosmetics legislation.

Starting on the 11th July 2013, the EU Directive will be replaced by the Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 which will apply directly across all the EU Member States. Additional improved changes have also been enacted. This new Cosmetics Regulation (also known as the Recast) becomes law on 11th July 2013. How prepared are you?

The morning session will examine the Cosmetics Directive with specific emphasis on what information is needed before a cosmetic product can be legally sold in the EU, what is regulated, comparison with the new Regulation, identifying the new changes and addressing the cosmetic products labelling requirements. Simple practical exercises will be used to illustrate relevant points.

In the afternoon session, an insight will be given into the processes involved in the cosmetic safety assessment. There will be a review of the type and quality of data/information required and available; also the additional requirements of the new Regulation. The relationship between hazard, exposure and risk, and how these are expressed with regards to types of products will be considered. At Intertek, we aim to help prevent potential adverse consequences and provide a solution.

Agenda Arrival & Refreshments Introduction to the EU Cosmetic Legislation (Definitions, Controlled Ingredients, PIP, Labelling/PAO, Perfumes/Allergens) Questions & Answers session Lunch (provided) Process of Cosmetic Safety Assessment (Risk, Hazard, Exposure, TRA, Assessors Role, Assessment Process, human trials) Questions & Answers

Course Leader: Dr. Mabel Iwobi

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 7 March 19 September

Essentials of Cosmetic Safety & Regulations


Overview This seminar is designed to help understand legislation surrounding food contact testing for specific groups of products as food contact testing is a very broad subject. Tests requirements depend on the type of material used, the intended use and in which market the item will be sold. European regulation 1935/2004 on “Materials and Articles intended to come into Contact with Food” (MACF) and Plastic Implementation Measures PIM 2011/10 will be covered along with requirements relating to ceramics, glassware and other materials will be discussed.

Agenda Coffee & Refreshments Introduction Requirements relating to Plastics Requirements relating to Ceramics and Glassware Requirements relating to Metal and Wood Useful documentation Questions & Answers session

General Overview of Requirements for Materials & Articles intended to come into Contact with Food

Course Leader: Dr. David Elks

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 22 March 7 November


Overview Candles are complex mixtures which are, in essence, a controlled fire with aesthetic properties. This seminar explores the factors that affect how candles burn, and details the current national and international standards that apply to their testing. Safety aspects of candle related products are also covered, together with details of the applicable legislation. Agenda Coffee & Refreshments Constructing a candle – achieving a safe balance What standards are available to assess their safety? What legislation is applicable in Europe and the USA? Discussion of poor burning behaviour of candles Factors affecting the safety of candle holders & related products Questions & Answers session Tour of Laboratory

Course Leader: Dr. Jasmine Borissow

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 26 April 17 October

Essentials of Candle Testing


Overview Are you equipped to answer those telling questions on Footwear that your Customers frequently ask? Are you selling products being unaware of how they are made? Do you know a Toe Puff from a Top Piece? Concentrating on the Basics of Footwear, this course will provide an insight into Foot Anatomy, Footwear construction, Materials and Testing. After this course, delegates will have gained an understanding of how the most common types of footwear are put together and how they perform. There will also be a virtual footwear factory tour to experience footwear production. We will also explain industry terminology. Delegates will receive copies of the presentation as reference for continual use and as a reminder of the course content.

Agenda Arrival & Refreshments Anatomy of the Foot Stages in Manufacturing Footwear Factory Tour – Virtual Lunch (provided) Leather Footwear Tests Questions & Answers session

Course Leader: Raj Gohil

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 14 March 15 September 14 November

Essentials of Footwear Manufacturing and Testing Seminar


Overview This seminar is designed to assist you in understanding the complexity of current legislation relating to safety of children’s clothing and how it links to General Product Safety. Upon completion of the seminar, you should have an increased knowledge of how to interpret the guidelines of current standards and directives relating to children’s products, and of some associated reference standards which may be used to demonstrate safety of clothing. This seminar includes detailed discussion on BS EN 14682 (cords and drawstrings including the UK Hood Cord Regulations). It also covers BS 7907 ‘Code of Practice for the Design and Manufacture of Children’s Clothing to Promote Mechanical Safety’. The seminar is suitable for designers, technologist, buyers and managers, and will help you understand your own company’s obligation with Product Safety and Children’s Clothing. Agenda Arrival and refreshments Introduction Outline of Directives: General Product Safety Regulations, Nickel, Azo Dyes Overview of Nightwear Regulations In-depth discussion: BS EN 14682 & BS 7907 Overview of solar UV testing and requirements Laboratory Tour Questions & Answers session

Course Leader: Dr. Carol Graham

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester and Leigh

2012 Dates: 15 February 16 May - Leigh 18 October 5 December - Leigh

Safety Aspects of Children’s Clothing


Overview Confused by REACH? Do you want to know how these complex regulations apply to Textile and Leather products: If so, then this course is for you! REACH is an EU Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) REACH places responsibility on all manufacturers and importers of chemicals to identify and manage the risks that those substances which they manufacture and market may pose to human health and to the environment. The key part of REACH that affects this industry sector is that which relates to substances in articles, whether those substances are intended to be released, whether they are substances of very high concern (SVHC) or whether they are restricted. This seminar is suitable for technologist, buyers and managers, and will help you understand your own company’s obligation with regards to the REACH Regulations.

Agenda Arrival and refreshments Introduction What is REACH? Understanding the Candidate List What Substances are restricted? Why and How are they restricted? Who decides what is restricted? Guidance as to what you do now Questions & Answers session

Course Leader: Mike Redshaw

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Dates: 15 March 3 October

REACH Regulations & How They Apply to Textile & Leather Articles


Overview How do you evaluate the likely performance in use of your materials and products? What do the numbers at the end of a test report tell you? If you are involved in the manufacture, sale and distribution of textile products this easy to understand course tells you what tests are applicable, how they are done, and most importantly, what the results mean to you and your customers. Concentrating on the most frequently requested tests, which substantiate basic performance criteria, you will leave with a general knowledge of the following: Physical testing such as dimensional stability, pilling, tensile

strength and seaming properties, bursting and appearance assessment

Colourfastness testing such as washing, water, rubbing and light Fibre composition Flammability Other more specialised tests available

This seminar is suitable for all levels within your organisation. We will explain the terminology, guide you through the different global references and help you understand how selecting the right test(s) improves your product performance. Agenda

Arrival & Refreshments Introduction Physical Testing Colour Fastness Tests Lunch (provided) Laboratory Tour Fibre Composition Flammability Questions & Answers session

Course Leaders: Dr. Carol Graham, Dr. Judith Russell, Ben Pearce, or Joyce Moore

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT


2012 Dates: 21 March 25 April – Leigh 21 June 5 September - Leigh 8 November 28 November - Leigh

Essentials of Textile Testing


Overview From General Product Safety through to due diligence testing for performance claims, this seminar gives an introductory overview of all current legislation applicable to textile products. Ideally suited to anyone who requires a broad understanding of this subject, it is recommended in advance of attending one of our more specialised in-depth textile seminars. This seminar is especially suitable for buyers and junior technologists. Topics covered include: • General Product Safety Directive • Clothing Safety • Flammability Regulations • Dangerous Substances • Labelling • Performance Claims & Due Diligence Topics covered include: • Currently Applicable Legislation • Interpreting the requirements of this legislation • Risk Assessment • Due Diligence • Safety Recalls – British & European

Agenda Arrival & Refreshments Introduction Seminar Lunch (provided) Seminar continues Questions & Answers session

Course Leader: Maxi Brown

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT


2012 Dates: 28 March 19 September - Leigh

Essentials of Legislation and Due Diligence for Clothing


Overview Do you sell textile goods in the UK? Are you a supplier to a UK textile products retailer? If so, by now you will have a pretty good grasp of the legislation that applies, whether it’s a national UK law, or a requirement of the European Union. (And if you don’t, please come to our Legislation Seminar, described elsewhere in this brochure!!) But the expansion of the global marketplace is seeing many UK retailers looking to open stores in other European countries and all points east and west. So just when you thought you could relax because all your legislative requirements were covered……think again. What do you know about flammability requirements in France or Canada? Can you have formaldehyde on a product in the Netherlands? Did you know that care labelling is mandatory for the USA? Ever heard of the mandatory China GB requirements? This seminar will give you a flavour of what legislation exists in other countries. • We will look in detail at other EU member states such as France,

Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries. • We will also introduce you to legislation in many other countries,

including USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, China and Japan. Agenda

Arrival and refreshments Introduction EU and the Rest of Europe USA & Canada Asia and the Rest of World Questions & Answers session

Course Leader: Mike Redshaw

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Date: 16 May

Introduction to Overseas Legislation for Textile Products


Overview Do you have to source fabrics? Or deal with suppliers of fabrics and garments? Does the bewildering array of technical terms used confuse you? This seminar will give an introductory overview to different fibre types in common use, how they are made into yarns and an outline of fabric manufacture. You should leave the seminar knowing, amongst other things, what a man-made fibre is, what different yarn counts mean, why a warp knit is not the same as a weft knit, and what ends and picks are. This seminar is ideally suited to buyers, merchandisers and junior technologists.

Agenda Coffee & Refreshments Introduction Fibre types and manufacture Yarn manufacture & measurement Lunch (provided) Fabric types & measurement Questions & Answers session

2012 Dates: 29 March - Leigh 20 September

Basic Elements of Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics


Overview This seminar is intended to assist you in understanding the PPE Directive relating to a selection of products for sale within the EU. It will cover the testing involved, different categories of protection, technical file assessment and issuance of certificates. The seminar is ideally suited for those dealing with PPE who require a better understanding of the processes involved to gain certification. Topics covered will include: Testing involved for PPE products, Technical file compilation & assessments and Certificates Agenda

Arrival & Refreshments Summary of PPE Directive Overview of services offered at Intertek Leicester Information on certification of PPE Clothing Lunch (provided) Information on certification of PPE Gloves & Footwear Questions & Answers session

Course Leaders: Marc Gaten, Paul Williamson, and Joyce Moore

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £165 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

2012 Date: 4 October

Essentials of Personal Protective Equipment


Overview Inspections are a vital independent service utilized to protect your business interests, help you manage your risk, and ensure quality products are manufactured and delivered to their final destination at your specifications. But do you know how to read an Inspection Report? What is AQL? This half day seminar will give an understanding of the process of inspections from request submission to report, including the determination of acceptable quality limits (AQL) and the outcome the AQL can impart upon expectation. Attendees will gain an understanding the outcome of an inspection including the interpretation of a report. The seminar is designed to support those companies that require acceptable quality limits (AQL) to be set for their products. This seminar is best suited for buyers, technologists, quality managers, quality control personnel, sourcing agents, and senior managers from manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. Agenda

Questions & Answers session Course Leader: Catherine Beare

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leicester

Coffee & Refreshments Introduction to Inspections Developing an effective Technical File Understanding AQL principles Interpretations and Report Outcomes

2012 Date: No date set - contact us if interested in this seminar

Inspections: Understanding the Basics


Overview This seminar gives an overview of flammability legislation and testing applicable to nightwear and other textile products (curtains, drapes, rugs, etc). This seminar is ideally suited to anyone who requires a broad understanding of flammability legislation and testing in relation to nightwear & home textile products. Topics covered include:

• The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations • EN 14878 • General Product Safety Regulations • Due diligence testing

Agenda

Course Leader: Steven Owen

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leigh

Arrival & Refreshments Introduction Seminar Flammability Laboratory Demonstration Questions & Answers session

Essentials of Fire Safety of Nightwear & Textile-based Products



Overview This seminar gives an overview of flammability legislation and testing applicable to upholstered products such as sofas, mattresses, pillows, cushions, etc. Ideally suited to anyone who requires a broad understanding of flammability legislation and testing in relation to upholstered items and home furnishings. Topics covered include:

• The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations • General Product Safety Regulations • Due diligence testing

Agenda

Questions & Answers session Course Leader: Steven Owen

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £85 + VAT

Hosted in Leigh

Coffee & Refreshments Introduction Review of Legislation Review of Standards Flammability Laboratory Demonstration


Essentials of Fire Safety of Upholstered Products


Overview Our Product Safety Training course addresses key issues involved with integrating safety into your business process. This two day training provides analysis and understanding of crucial consumer product safety issues that designers and manufacturers face every day, while providing insight as to how to detect safety concerns and develop cost effective solutions that minimize potential safety hazards. Attendees will be taught the theory behind Intertek’s Design Hazard Analysis Methodology (DHA). Interactive workshop sessions, immediately after the subject lectures, will enable the attendees to perform a DHA on sample products. This serves to reinforce the learning experience with actual hands-on experience and provides a forum for questions and answers with safety engineers. Product Safety Training is appropriate for anyone involved in the production of consumer products (e.g. Product Engineers, Designers, Production Managers, Technologists or Buyers). However, the training may also be useful to managers of a product creation function who need exposure to Product Safety in order to build good or best practice in their organization. The content introduces key safety principles and outlines the components necessary for companies and professionals to implement a process that will produce the safest product possible. For more information and to register for this course, please see our website: http://www.intertek.com/risk-management/safety-training/ Agenda Available upon request Course Leaders: Dr. Jeremy Opperer, Monika Pfuhl & Geraldine Cosh

Duration: Two Days

Cost: £650 + VAT (or €760)

Hosted in London Contact: Intertek, Phoenix Yard, 69 Kings Cross Road, London, WC1X 9LN Tel: +44 20 7239 4973 Fax: +44 20 77138963 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.intertek.com/risk-management/safety-training/

Product Safety Training

2012 Dates: 27-28 March 22-23 May 25-26 September


Name Position Company Address Postcode Phone Fax Purchase Order No (if required) E-mail

Please reserve me a place on the following (please tick box) – payment (Full day £165+VAT, Half day £85+VAT) should be paid before the course. You can pay by credit card, cheque, or with cash on the day.

Date Seminar Name Duration Location 15 February Children’s Clothing Seminar Full Day Leicester 22 February Toy Safety Seminar Full Day Leicester 7 March Cosmetics Safety Seminar Full Day Leicester 8 March Assessing Safety of Products under GPS Regulations Full Day Leicester 14 March Footwear Manufacturing & Testing Full Day Leicester 15 March REACH for Textiles (half day) Morning Leicester 21 March Essentials of Textile Testing Full Day Leicester 22 March Food Contact (half day) Morning Leicester 28 March Legislation & Due Diligence Full Day Leicester 29 March Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics Full Day Leigh 25 April Essentials of Textile Testing Full Day Leigh 26 April Candle Safety Seminar (half day) Morning Leicester 16 May Overseas Legislation (half day) Morning Leicester 16 May Children’s Clothing Seminar Full Day Leigh 30 May Toy Safety Seminar Full Day Leicester 20 June Assessing Safety of Products under GPS Regulations Full Day Leicester 21 June Essentials of Textile Testing Full Day Leicester 5 September Essentials of Textile Testing Full Day Leigh 5 September Footwear Manufacturing & Testing Full Day Leicester 19 September Cosmetics Safety Seminar Full Day Leicester 19 September Legislation & Due Diligence Full Day Leigh 20 September Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics Full Day Leicester 26 September Toy Safety Seminar Full Day Leicester 3 October REACH for Textiles (half day) Morning Leicester 4 October PPE Full Day Leicester 17 October Candle Safety Seminar (half day) Morning Leicester 18 October Children’s Clothing Seminar Full Day Leicester 24 October Assessing Safety of Products under GPS Regulations Full Day Leicester 7 November Food Contact (half day) Morning Leicester 8 November Essentials of Textile Testing Full Day Leicester 14 November Footwear Manufacturing & Testing Full Day Leicester 21 November Toy Safety Seminar Full Day Leicester 28 November Essentials of Textile Testing Full Day Leigh 5 December Children’s Clothing Seminar Full Day Leigh

Return your completed Registration Form to Trudi.

Trudi Marsden – Seminar Administrator E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0) 116 282 4586

I have a special dietary requirement: ( one) vegetarian gluten-free dairy-free Other?

Intertek, Centre Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WD Intertek, The Warehouse, Brewery Lane, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 2RJ UK E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.intertek.com/consumergoods

2012 Seminar Registration Form

From the North or South (M1)

From the West (M69)

Exit the motorway at Junction 21. Take the left hand sliproad signposted A563. Go straight ahead at the traffic island following signs for Meridian Business Park. 50 yards after the roundabout, turn right onto Meridian East. Take the first turn left onto Meridian North. 100 yards along, you will see the signposts for Intertek. Turn left onto Centre Court. Intertek is on your right. Report to Reception, Unit 2.

As you approach Junction 21 of the M1, stay in the centre lane. Go straight ahead at the roundabout under the motorway. As soon as you exit the roundabout, get into the left hand lane. After 250 yards, take the left hand sliproad signposted A563. Go straight ahead at the traffic island following signs for Meridian Business Park. 50 yards after the roundabout, turn right onto Meridian East. Take the first turn left onto Meridian North. 100 yards along, you will see the signposts for Intertek. Turn left onto Centre Court. Intertek is on your right. Report to Reception, Unit 2.

M69

Directions and Map to IntertekLeicester, United Kingdom

IntertekCentre CourtMeridian Business ParkLeicester LE19 1WD

Phone: 0116 263 0330Email: [email protected]

From the M6Exit the motorway at Junction 22. Follow the signs onto the A579 Leigh (Winwick Lane).

At the T junction, turn right at A572/Newton Road.

Turn right at A580/E Lancashire Road.

At Warrington Road, take the first exit onto A574/Warrington Road heading to Tyldesley/Leigh/A5082 (Sporting Lodge Inn will be on your left).

Turn left onto A572/Chapel Street.

Turn right onto Brewery Lane

Continue along Brewery Lane. Intertek is straight ahead. The road ends at our car park. Report to Reception.

Directions and Map to IntertekLeigh, United Kingdom

IntertekThe WarehouseBrewery LaneLeigh, Lancashire WN7 2RJ

Phone: 01942 265 700Email: [email protected]

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