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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Jun. 08, 2021
AAFA today joined the United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) campaign – a new public education initiative designed to support training programs to help tackle illegal trade and raise public awareness of the depth of the problem.
Jun. 22, 2021
Recognizing the thread of unity and collaboration that the industry has rallied around over the past year, industry leaders were awarded for their achievements in sustainability, innovation, diversity, and global stewardship.
May. 20, 2021
AAFA welcomed the reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act today, a bipartisan bill that establishes trademark liability for online marketplace platforms.
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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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Nov. 3, 2021 01:00 PM
This program delivers business solutions, resources, and initiatives to keep to people and the environment safe through supply chain transparency.
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
TYPE: Virtual Event
LOCATION: Online
Sep. 14, 2021 02:00 PM
Review the issues of the day and discuss BPC plans over the coming months.
Members Only
TYPE: Committee
LOCATION: Conference Call
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.
Dec. 7, 2021 02:00 PM
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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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