As the industry’s source for supply chain compliance, AAFA helps you stay ahead of sustainability and social responsibility matters, chemical management, transportation and logistics, and more.
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Oct. 06, 2020
AAFA expressed surprise and dismay at the announcement by President Donald Trump today that he has instructed his representatives to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
Oct. 15, 2020
AAFA joined with a wide swath of the business community in sending a letter to Senators expressing concerns regarding two House-passed bills – the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 6210) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 6270).
Oct. 11, 2020
AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar welcomed the signing of the "Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act" by President Trump this weekend.
Oct. 07, 2020
Associations voice concern by New York Times report indicating that certain medical gown awardees who received multi-million dollar contracts may not have the proper capabilities and proficiencies.
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The AAFA team is dedicated to providing you with timely coronavirus (COVID-19) resources to help protect your teams, your consumers, and your supply chains.
A resource of frequently asked questions about labeling issues and requirements.
Below is a list of helpful links to the relevant rules, regulations, and guides available for labeling apparel, footwear, textiles, and fashion accessories for the U.S. market.
This RSL is intended to provide apparel and footwear companies with information related to regulations and laws that restrict or ban certain chemicals and substances in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products around the world.
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Mar. 10, 2021 02:00 PM
Join senior level executives in Washington, DC at the Executive Summit!
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection
TYPE: In-Person Event
LOCATION: Washington, DC
Oct. 29, 2020 12:00 PM
Weekly AAFA Social Responsibility Committee call to discuss the latest CSR issues facing the industry
Members Only
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade
TYPE: Committee
LOCATION: Conference Call
Nov. 5, 2020 12:00 PM
Nov. 10, 2020 01:00 PM
Weekly member-only calls on the coronavirus and how it impacts your business
Nov. 11, 2020 02:00 PM
Join AAFA’s Transportation Group for a member-only call on the holiday shipping season and growing concerns over delays during this critical time.
Nov. 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Nov. 17, 2020 01:00 PM
The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
LOCATION: Online
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Oct. 29, 2020 02:00 PM
During this webinar, UL will give an overview on smart clothing, discuss the security regulations for IoT devices and how to verify IoT security claim
TOPICS: Supply Chain
TYPE: Webinar
Nov. 12, 2020 02:00 PM
Join AAFA for a detailed analysis of the November 3 election and its impact on the apparel and footwear industry.
TOPICS: Trade, Supply Chain, Brand Protection
Dec. 2, 2020 08:00 PM
Always held in Hong Kong, this program will take place virtually at a convenient time for our friends in Asia.
Feb. 9, 2021 01:00 PM
Save the dates!
Apr. 14, 2021 02:00 PM
Join the GCC virtually over two days this Spring!
May 25, 2021 01:00 PM
Join us virtually on May 25 and 26!
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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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