By working relentlessly with policymakers and industry stakeholders, AAFA helps protect your brand’s global reputation, its intellectual property, as well as your workers and consumers.
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Apr. 05, 2021
AAFA released a new report today on the role a small, but fast-growing group of social media influencers play in the spread of counterfeit products. The report provides a detailed account of the alarming behavior by “dupe influencers.”
Mar. 25, 2021
Announcing the AAFA American Image Award honorees to be celebrated virtually on June 21. Celebrating Fashion's Future, the 2021 honorees exemplify leadership, excellence, and outstanding achievement in all sectors of the apparel and footwear industry
Mar. 23, 2021
AAFA applauds introduction of the “Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act” (INFORM Consumers Act) today. The bill aims to increase online marketplace transparency and accountability.
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AAFA’s first-ever report on the concerning trend among a small but fast-growing pool of influencers – dupe influencers – promoting counterfeit apparel, footwear, and accessories on social media platforms.
Hazards like illegal chemicals in a product, missing safety mechanisms, and poor construction standards are good reasons to avoid counterfeit products. Access this checklist for making more informed decisions when shopping via online third-party mark
Access this joint report by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) in coordination with AAFA, which explores the emerging risk of fraudulent advertising online and how to combat it.
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July 14, 2021 01:30 PM
Join virtually from 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET on July 14 & 15, 2021!
TOPICS: Brand Protection
TYPE: Virtual Event
LOCATION: Online
June 15, 2021 02:00 PM
Review the issues of the day and discuss BPC plans over the coming months.
Members Only
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
TYPE: Committee
LOCATION: Conference Call
Sep. 14, 2021 02:00 PM
Oct. 13, 2021 09:30 AM
The Board of Directors will take place in New York on October 13
TYPE: In-Person Event
LOCATION: New York, NY
Oct. 21, 2021 04:00 PM
The Executive Committee will meet virtually via Zoom. Executive Committee Members Only
Nov. 8, 2021 10:00 AM
The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.
LOCATION: Washington, DC
Nov. 9, 2021 10:00 AM
The Committee discusses CSR issues and develops tools, policies, and best practices to help companies address those challenges.
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Before the government implements changes to various compliance processes, agencies often solicit comments, offering industry opportunities to provide feedback on the impact of proposed rule or process changes. AAFA provides comments on behalf of the industry. We also encourage you to submit comments directly. Here is where we share the requests for comments by agency and by deadline.
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