This event is exclusive to BRC Retail Members and by invitation only. 


The BRC Product Safety Community in person event will provide a valuable opportunity for members who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of product safety.

Attendees will benefit from the insights of leading experts in the field, who will share their knowledge and experiences. The event will also offer a chance to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build relationships within the community. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Direct Engagement with Policy Makers

Gain first-hand insights into the latest fire and furniture regulations from the DBT policy team, with the opportunity to ask questions and clarify how changes will affect your business. 

Practical Strategies for Regulatory Change

Hear how leading retailers are managing the evolving EU and GB furniture regulations, and take away practical ideas for adapting your own compliance strategies. 

Online Marketplace Best Practice

Learn from major retailers and legal experts about the new online marketplace regulations, including real-world adjustments and how these changes will shape retailer obligations.

Networking and Community Insight

Connect with peers, share perspectives, and help shape the BRC’s stance on key regulatory issues, all while building valuable relationships within the product safety community. 

Agenda

  • 12.30 - 13.15 LUNCH AND NETWORKING
  • 13.15 – 13.20 BRC WELCOME
  • 13.20- 13.50 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • 13.50 - 14.10 FURNITURE UPDATE 
    This session will give the opportunity for members to hear a breakdown of the newly published fire and furniture regulation by DBT policy team and gain an understanding of thinking behind it. Members can ask questions to DBT directly, seek clarity on any points and share perspectives with DBT directly.
  • 14.10 - 14.45 FURNITURE FIRESIDE CHAT
    Retail Furniture Management of the EU and GB Market Members can hear how other retailers manage the differing regulatory markets and explore wider thinking around the newly published plan and use this to help interpret what the changes mean for your business. 
  • 14.45 – 14.55 COMFORT BREAK
  • 14.55 – 15.45 ONLINE MARKETPLACE PANEL DISCUSSION 
    Members can join this discussion and gain wider insight from retailers and a legal firm, we encourage members to share perspectives in the Q&A to help determine the BRC stance on the regulation and our interpretation of retailer obligations under the new regulation.
  • 15.45 CLOSING
  • 15.50 – 16.50 NETWORKING DRINKS 

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