Key responsibilities

Product compliance management

• Research & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on U.S. federal and state regulations impacting furniture products, including, but not limited to, CPSC, TSCA/CARB, Law Labels, PFAS reporting, and the Lacey Act.
• Compliance Assessments: Conduct regular reviews and assessments of new and existing products, materials, and processes to ensure alignment with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping: Maintain organized and up-to-date compliance documentation, records, and databases, including test reports, SDS, certifications, and supplier information.
• Reporting & Submissions: Assist in preparing and coordinating regulatory filings and submissions to relevant agencies, including PFAS reporting under TSCA.
• Supplier Compliance: Collaborate with the procurement team to assess supplier compliance with regulations, review supplier documentation, and manage due diligence efforts related to materials sourcing, especially timber and other wood products under the Lacey Act.

Specific regulatory focus areas

• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):

• • Monitor and interpret CPSC regulations related to furniture safety, such as the mandatory federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture (adopting CA TB 117-2013).
• Review product labeling and packaging to ensure compliance with CPSC labeling requirements, including the mandatory certification statement.
• Provide support during CPSC investigations or recalls as needed.
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) / California Air Resources Board (CARB):
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• Monitor compliance with chemical regulations related to furniture, such as formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products (TSCA Title VI and CARB Phase 2).

• Maintain records and prepare reporting related to chemical substances used in furniture manufacturing, including PFAS reporting as required under TSCA.
• Assist in ensuring proper labeling for products containing composite wood, reflecting TSCA Title VI compliance.
• Law Labels:
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• Ensure compliance with state law label requirements for upholstered furniture and bedding products.

• Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to ensure proper placement and content of law labels on products and materials.
• Lacey Act:
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• Conduct due diligence to verify the legal harvesting and sourcing of timber and other plant products used in our furniture, in accordance with the Lacey Act amendments.

• Assist in preparing and filing Lacey Act declarations (PPQ Form 505) for imported plant material, providing necessary details like scientific name, quantity, value, and country of harvest.

Internal collaboration and communication

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with various internal departments, including Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Marketing, and Supply Chain, to provide regulatory guidance and ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Policy Development: Assist in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Training & Education: Support the regulatory team in developing and delivering training and educational materials for employees on relevant regulatory matters.
• Risk Mitigation: Work with the compliance team to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.

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