This document provides the schedule and descriptions for Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK's 2016 seminar programme. The seminars cover a range of topics related to textiles, consumer products and quality/compliance and will be held in Warrington, UK throughout 2016. Attendees include retailers, importers, brands and manufacturers. Sessions are interactive and include laboratory tours. Bespoke training is also available. The schedule lists 16 seminars covering topics such as textile technology, denim, printing, dyeing/finishing, children's clothing safety, and standards in China and North America.

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Consumer Products Services UK
2016 Seminar Programme

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Bureau Veritas Consumer
Products Services UK are
offering a wide range of
seminars to help your company
keep up-to-date with the
latest regulatory, safety and
compliance changes affecting
the consumer product market.
Our seminars, delivered
by our approachable and
experienced technical
consultants, are designed to
provide you with informative
and practical knowledge that
you can use to succeed in
meeting the regulatory and
quality challenges of today’s
marketplace.
Our sessions are delivered
at our testing premises
in Warrington (Cheshire).
Our programme covers
many consumer product
categories including
garments, accessories, home
textiles, toys and cosmetics.
Our sessions are open to
retailers, importers, brands
and manufacturers and are
suitable to all levels within
your organisation, from
junior technologists to quality
assurance directors, through
to buyers and sustainability
specialists.
Sessions are limited to a small
number of delegates, providing
you with a perfect environment
for informal discussions
and questions; some of our
seminars also include a tour of
our laboratory allowing you to
witness how safety and quality
tests are performed.
Because we want to provide
your company with greater
flexibility and value for money,
for larger groups, we are able
to deliver our seminars at
your premises or a venue of
your choice. Our experts can
also develop bespoke training
solutions to meet the exact
needs of your business.
Welcome to our 2016
Seminar Programme
The ‘‘The Essentials of Textile Technology, Quality
and Testing‘‘ course has been approved by the
Textile Institute.

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Contents
2016 Seminar Schedule................................................ 03
Essentials of Textile Technology, Quality and Testing 04
Understanding Denim................................................... 05
Understanding Printing Technology............................. 06
Dyeing & Finishing........................................................ 07
Safety & Testing of Children’s Clothing ....................... 08
REACH & other restricted substances in Softlines ..... 09
Managing and understanding lingerie materials
and processes............................................................... 10
Understanding China GB Standards: Requirements
for selling textile products in China ............................ 11
Legal Requirements for Textiles in the
United States and Canada ............................................ 12
Testing of Furnishing Fabrics....................................... 13
Toy Safety in Europe ..................................................... 14
Understanding the Cosmetics Directive ...................... 15
Understanding Social Audits........................................ 16
Understanding Product Inspections............................. 17
Bespoke Seminars & Training ..................................... 18
Speakers....................................................................... 18
2016 Seminar Schedule
Seminar Dates Duration Speaker
Essentials of Textile Technology,
Quality and Testing
26th April
Warrington
2nd November
Warrington
Full Day Frank Lowe
Understanding Denim 14th April
Warrington
Half Day Katharine Elvin
Understanding Printing
Technology
27th September
Warrington
Half Day Frank Rankin
Dyeing & Finishing 30th June
Warrington
18th October
Warrington
Full Day Frank Rankin
Safety & Testing of Children‘s
Clothing
4th October
Warrington
Half Day Frank Lowe
REACH & Restricted Substances in
Softlines
17th March
Warrington
20th October
Warrington
Half Day Frank Lowe
Managing and understanding lingerie
materials and processes NEW
21st April
Warrington
Half Day Frank Rankin
Legal Requirements for Textiles in
the United States and Canada
12th May
Warrington
Half Day Frank Lowe
Understanding China GB Standards for
Textiles NEW
9th June
Warrington
Half Day Frank Lowe
Testing of Furnishing Fabrics NEW 13th September
Warrington
Half Day Frank Lowe
Toy Safety in Europe 15th March
Warrington
14th June
Warrington
Full Day Malcolm Horner
Understanding the Cosmetics Directive 2nd June
Warrington
Half Day Anika Schabram
Understanding Social Audits 5th May
Warrington
Full Day David Croft
Understanding Product Inspections 12th April
Warrington
Half Day David Croft

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Overview
This one-day seminar aims to give all
personnel involved in the sourcing
and quality of textile products an
understanding of the basics of fabric
production and its relation to quality.
The course will also explain the
reasons for and processes of textile
testing.
The course provides an overview of
the different types of natural, man-
made and synthetic fibres in common
use, explain how they are made into
yarns and how they are manufactured
into woven, weft and warp knitted
fabrics. This seminar should provide
attendees with a good understanding
of how the different qualities of each
fibre and fabric combination play an
important part in the end use of the
product.
We will also go through the textile
testing terminology, explain how
tests are performed and how to
analyse and interpret the results.
The seminar will also provide a basic
overview of the legal obligations
of those in the supply chain and
methods to implement this, including
due diligence. The day includes a
tour of the softlines laboratory with
demonstrations of tests.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand how different fibres
and fabrics are manufactured and
how they are dyed, printed and
finished
• Be able to recognise basic fabric
construction and colouration
faults
• Understand the reasons behind
and benefits of textile testing. Be
aware of the most frequent tests
Who should attend?
If you are involved in the sourcing,
manufacture, design, sale or import
of textiles and garments, this course
will give you an understanding of how
to improve your product performance.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 16:00 (Lunch
provided).
• Fibre types
• Fibre manufacturing
• Yarn types and spinning
• Fabric construction
• Fabric manufacturing
• Physical testing
• Colour fastness testing
• Flammability testing
• Fibre composition and other
mandatory tests
• Legal obligations and due
diligence
• Lab tour and test demonstrations
Essentials of Textile Technology,
Quality and Testing
Dates:
26th April 2016
2nd November 2016
Duration:
1 Day, 10:00-16:00 approx.
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Lowe
Price:
£155 + VAT per delegate.
For each additional delegate
from the same company:
£130 + VAT
This course has been
approved by the
Textile Institute

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Overview
This half day seminar will explore
the origins and back story of denim
and its manufacturing process. You
will follow the evolution of denim
from work wear to fashion and will
understand the consumer demand for
this multifunctional product.
Objectives
• Understand the complex
processes involved in the
production of denim including
weaving, processing, dyeing,
washing, traditional wet and
contemporary dry finishing
• Understand stretch and
recovery
• Be aware of the typical yarns
used in the production of denim
qualities
• Learn useful tips and
considerations for the
development and production of
denim
• Demystify the world of denim
A small workshop will conclude
the seminar showing fabrics and
garments in order to get a true
understanding of denim qualities,
finishing and terminology.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
• History of denim: development of
denim from the 70s to present day
• Fibres and their journey through
the weaving process, opening and
cleaning, carding etc.
• Dyeing processes: rope dyeing
(indigo dip dyeing)
• Beaming and slashing (sizing)
• Weaving process and most
common weaves in denim
• Fabric finishing: singeing,
sanforizing (detailed section on
critical factors of sanforizing
process/ pressure/ time of
pressure)
Mercerisation
• Washing: pre-treatment/enzyme,
stone, acid wash, clean up,
bleaching, tinting and dyeing,
softening
• Denim factories: a journey through
each process, CMT/ laundries
(bleaching/ permanganate local
spray and most common finishing
techniques - scraping, local
abrasion, resin coating etc.)
• Waterless finishing: Lazer and
Ozone
• Stretch in denim
• Typical yarns used in denim and
definitions
• Useful tips
• “Workshop”: see and touch denim
samples
• Glossary of terms
Understanding Denim
Date:
14th April 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00 -13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Katharine Elvin
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate

6. Date:
27th September 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00 -13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Rankin
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate
Overview
This new half-day seminar aims to
study textile printing technology from
design through to manufacturing and
to explore and compare the different
available techniques.
Objectives of the seminar
• Gain an understanding of the
different methods of textile
printing
• Understand how to guide and
manage the printers you work with
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for any person
working in the textile industry who is
involved in developing or managing
prints.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
The seminar will cover:
• Making screens
• The print process
• Ink systems
• Printing methods
• How to risk assess and to choose
the right method from design
Understanding
Printing Technology
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Overview
This one-day seminar aims to give all
personnel involved in textile quality
assurance a basic knowledge of the
dyeing & finishing processes and
an awareness of the various quality
issues that can occur.
We will go through the preparation
techniques, the different dye
categories and their respective
applications and will explain the
finishing processes. We will look at
the banned and restricted substances
used in the dyeing industry. Finally,
we will explain the connection
between dyes and colour fastness
testing and will provide an overview
of the common failures and their
possible solutions.
Objectives of the seminar
• Have a better appreciation of the
complex nature of the dyeing and
finishing processes
• Develop an understanding of
the problems associated with
colouration
• Be aware of the banned and
restricted substances used in the
dyeing industry
• Be able to communicate more
effectively with dyers
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for all levels
of personnel involved in textile quality
assurance.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 16:00 (Lunch
provided).
• Definition
• Fibres
• Dye stuff categories
• Substances of Very High Concern
(SVHCs)
• Dyeing processes
• Finishing processes
• Colour continuity
• Colour fastness testing
• Common problems and solutions
• Questions & answers
Dyeing & Finishing
Dates:
30th June 2016
18th October 2016
Duration:
1 Day, 10:00-16:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Rankin
Price:
£155 + VAT per delegate.
For each additional delegate
from the same company:
£130 + VAT

8. Overview
Are you a retailer, producer or
importer of children’s garments?
Are you aware of the specific
legal requirements involved in
childrenswear?
This half-day seminar aims to give
all personnel involved in the quality
of children’s clothing a sound
understanding of the complex
regulations relating to the safety and
testing of children’s clothes, from the
length of a sash on a party dress to
the flame resistance of nightclothes.
Objectives of the seminar
• Know how to interpret the various
and specific regulations around
childrenswear
• Understand how to integrate those
regulations into the design of your
products
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for all levels
within your organisation, from
trainee technologists through to
designers and buyers, whether you
are a retailer, supplier or importer of
children’s clothing.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
• Introduction – Why do we need to
test?
• The importance of the risk
assessment at the initial stages
• Legislation and guidance:
BS7907
EN14682
BS5722/ EN14878
• Workshop
• Questions & answers
Safety & Testing of
Children’s Clothing
Date:
4th October 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Lowe
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate
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Overview
This half-day seminar aims to give
an overview of the current restricted
and banned chemicals found in
consumer products and to consider
practical ways of implementing a
compliance strategy for REACH
within your organisation, in areas
such as supplier management,
ethical sourcing or due diligence
programmes.
The course will highlight the relevant
legislation or other requirements
such as industry norms, the POP
(Persistent Organic Pollutants)
Regulation and the Zero Discharge
of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
Initiative.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand the reasons for
banning or restricting specific
chemicals in consumer products
• Be aware of the legislation on
restricting/banning certain
chemicals
• Understand the options that are
available to retailers, brands,
importers and their suppliers
when implementing REACH
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for all levels
within your organisation, from
trainee technologists through to
designers and buyers, whether you
are a retailer, supplier or importer
of consumer products. Although
some chemical structures will be
shown, there is no need to have prior
chemical knowledge to benefit from
the day.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
• Introduction: What is REACH?
• Candidate List of Substances of
Very High Concern (SVHCs) and
Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POP)
• Review of the various actions and
obligations such as:
Registration
Notification
Authorisation
Information policy
• Implementing REACH and
developing a due diligence
programme
· Overview of Zero Discharge of
Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
Questions and answers
REACH & other Restricted
Substances in Softlines
Dates:
17th March 2016
20th October 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Lowe
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate

10. Date:
21st April 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Rankin
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate
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Overview
This half-day seminar is designed
to help attendees understand
the manufacturing, complexities
and restrictions of the various
components in lingerie. This session
will provide you with the essential
knowledge to be able to manage and
control your supply chain.
Attendees are welcome to bring
samples or test reports for
discussion.
Objectives of the seminar
Understand the various
components of lingerie
Understand the manufacturing
processes and how they relate to
quality control management
Who should attend?
If you work, or would like to work,
in the world of lingerie retail or
manufacturing, this seminar will
provide an insight into all the various
types of components. It will give key
pointers and principles on the quality
control of lingerie as well as realistic
expectations.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
• Fabric
Elastic
Wires
Lace and Embroidery
Foam
Moulding
Cups
Colour
Questions & answers
Managing and understanding
lingerie materials and processes NEW

11. Date:
9th June 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Lowe
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate
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Overview
This half-day seminar will provide an
overview of the complex regulations
surrounding the sale of textile
products in China. Chinese standards
apply to both domestic and imported
products sold in China. National
regulatory requirements in the
People’s Republic of China require
mandatory product standards to be
met that specify general safety and
technical requirements.
The Chinese government continues
to randomly select products from
shelves to perform testing to check
for compliance, highlighting the need
to meet the requirements of this
regulation.
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for anyone
(retailers or vendors), managing
the compliance of textile products
distributed in China.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00. Topics
will include:
Overview of China GB
requirements
Understanding the Market
Surveillance System. How are
checks performed? What are the
penalties?
Mandatory Standards:
- GB 18401
- GB 5296.4
- GB 31701
Definition of “Product Standards“
Examples of the most popular
Products Standards in China
Labelling Requirements
Solutions to enter the China
market
Understanding China GB Standards:
Requirements for selling textile products
in China
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Overview
This new half-day seminar will
provide an overview of US and
Canadian softlines and accessories
testing and labelling requirements.
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for anyone
managing the compliance of textile
products distributed in the North
American market.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00. Topics
will include:
Fibre Content Labelling
Manufacturers Identification
Care Labelling
Country of Origin
Law Labelling
Drawstrings
Component Hazards
Flammability
Analytical requirements:
Lead
Heavy Metals
Phthalates
Additional Requirements such as
separate US state requirements
(e.g. California Proposition 65) will
also be covered from a Softlines
Perspective.
Bureau Veritas’ UK in-house
testing capability, for which we
are US Consumer Product Safety
Commission accredited for
Flammability and Lead testing,
will be briefly demonstrated as
part of the seminar.
Legal Requirements for Textiles in the
United States and Canada
Date:
12th May 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Lowe
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate

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Overview
The purpose of this half-day
seminar is to present an overview
of the physical and flammability
requirements and related test
methods for a variety of furniture
and upholstered products such as
sofas, cushions, pillows, curtains,
mattresses etc.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand the reasons behind
and benefits of physical, chemical
and flammability testing for
furnishing fabrics
• Get a summary of the UK
legislation for domestic
upholstered furniture flammability
• A tour of the softlines laboratory
is part of the seminar. During
the tour opportunities will be
available to discuss issues with
technologists who operate the
physical and flammability testing
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for all levels
within your organisation, from trainee
technologists through to designers
and buyers, whether you are a
retailer, supplier or importer of home
furnishing.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
Overview of requirements for
furnishing fabrics
UK domestic upholstered furniture
and furnishings fire safety
regulations
Non domestic flammability
requirements for furniture
Flammability test requirements
for non regulated domestic items
e.g. Curtains and Carpets
· Physical testing standards for
furnishing fabrics
· Brief review of chemical
restrictions that may occur in
furnishing fabric
Flammability standards for
automotive fabric applications
Tour of the laboratory including
demonstration of flammability
and physical tests
Questions & Answers
Testing of Furnishing Fabrics
Date:
13th September 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Frank Lowe
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate
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Overview
This one-day seminar will take
you through the legal minefield
of toy safety. We will explain the
requirements of the European
Toy Safety Directive, including the
chemical requirements that have
been in application since July 2013.
There will be ample opportunity for
discussion and questions & answers
with our experienced team of toy
consultants.
The day will also include a
demonstration of toy tests so you can
fully appreciate what testing to safety
standards really does mean.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand your requirements
and your responsibilities under the
Toy Safety Directive
• Be familiar with the processes
that you have to go through in
order to market a safe and legal
toy
• See how tests are performed
Who should attend?
The course is suitable for
manufacturers, importers or retailers
of toys who are either new to the
toy business or who would like a
refresher on the requirements.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 15.00 (Lunch
provided).
• Definition of a toy
• Relevant legislation for toys and
latest developments including
acoustic and flammability
requirements
• CE marking
• Harmonised standards - what are
they?
• EC-type examinations
• Other relevant standards and EU
Directives
• Chemical requirements. e.g. EN
71-3, phthalates, nickel, azo dyes
• The Product Technical File
(including the Safety Assessment)
• The EC Declaration of Conformity
• Requirements for battery operated
toys
• Environmental requirements for
toys
• Tour of the toy testing laboratory
Toy Safety in Europe
Dates:
15th March 2016
14th June 2016
Duration:
1 Day, 10:00-15:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Malcolm Horner
Price:
£155 + VAT per delegate.
For each additional delegate
from the same company:
£130 + VAT

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Overview
The purpose of this half-day seminar
is to understand the requirements
of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC)
No 1223/2009. There is a wide
range of requirements for cosmetic
products, including: the regulation
on ingredients, the manufacturing
process, the collection of data,
labelling, the Product Information
File (PIF) and the notification of the
product.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand which products fall
under the Cosmetics Regulation
• Understand your responsibilities
under the Regulation
• Know how to ensure compliance
of your products
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for everybody
who falls under the term “responsible
person”. The seminar is suitable for
personnel engaged in the purchasing,
quality management and distribution
of cosmetics, whether they are
manufacturers, suppliers, importers
or retailers.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
• Introduction of the cosmetics
legislation and definition of a
cosmetic product
• The different annexes of the
Cosmetics Regulation
• Labelling
• Notification
• Product Information File (PIF)
• Who is responsible?
• Questions & answers
Understanding the
Cosmetics Directive
Date:
2nd June 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
Anika Schabram
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate

16. Overview
Social Accountability is one of the
greatest challenges facing consumer
product manufacturers, brands
and retailers today. Increased
public awareness of human rights
related issues means that there is
a demand for greater accountability
and a growing need for companies to
identify, manage and communicate
how they are addressing their social
impact.
Our highly popular seminar will
help you understand the history,
terminology and benefits of social
auditing. You will learn about the
various types of audits and how they
are conducted. You will also receive
guidance on how to read reports.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand what is Social
Accountability, its origins and
terminology
• Understand how Social
Accountability strategies can
become a competitive advantage
for companies
• Learn how Social Audits are
conducted and reported
Who should attend?
Our seminar is aimed at buyers,
product technologists, CSR
managers, supplier management
staff or anyone involved in the
sourcing and ethical trading
of consumer products from
manufacturers, suppliers, brands
or retailers.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 16.00 (Lunch
provided).
• What is Social Accountability:
examples and history
• Introduction to Social Auditing
• Terminology in use
• The Social Accountability reports
• Case Studies. Examples of Social
Auditing programmes
• Questions & answers
Understanding Social Audits
Date:
5th May 2016
Duration:
1 Day, 10:00-16:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
David Croft
Price:
£155 + VAT per delegate.
For each additional delegate
from the same company:
£130 + VAT
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Overview
With decreasing product life cycle
and time-to-market, the challenge
to deliver quality products on-time
increases. If a product is found not
to meet the appropriate quality
specifications for the marketplace –
either after or late in the production
stage – the result can be loss of
products and revenues, delayed
shipment or wasted materials and the
potential risk of a product recall.
Our half-day seminar will help you
understand the benefits and various
types of inspections. You will receive
practical guidance on how to sample
goods, how to deal with defects and
how to read inspection reports.
Objectives of the seminar
• Understand the inspection process
and how it can benefit the whole
quality assurance programme
• Know how to sample goods,
interpret reports and identify
relevant acceptable quality limits
• Gain enough confidence to be
able to manage your company’s
inspection programme
Who should attend?
Our seminar is aimed at buyers,
product technologists, quality
assurance staff or anyone involved in
the sourcing of consumer products
from manufacturers, suppliers,
brands or retailers.
Agenda
The seminar starts at 10:00 and is
due to finish at around 13:00.
• From bullets and cars to t-shirts:
a brief history of inspections
• What an inspection can do for you
as part of a quality system
• Main types of inspections
• How to use sampling tables
• How to sample goods
• Importance of product technical
files and legal requirements
• Protocols and defect classification
lists (DCL)
• Examples of defects
• Reporting methods and formats
• Overview of skip lots, double
sampling, confidence in results
Understanding Product
Inspections
Date:
12th April 2016
Duration:
Half Day, 10:00-13:00
Location:
Warrington, UK
Speaker:
David Croft
Price:
£80 + VAT per delegate

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Overview
In addition to our scheduled
seminar programme, Bureau
Veritas Consumer Products
Services offer personal and flexible
training solutions. We can design
bespoke seminars to meet the exact
requirements of your business; we
will also take into consideration the
level of knowledge of your staff. The
seminars can take place in-house or
at our facility in Warrington or at our
London premises.
Examples of available
seminars and training:
Understanding factory
assessments
Essentials of furniture testing
Essentials of Christmas lighting
safety
Basics of electrical toy safety
Flammability in textiles and
nightwear products
Safety & testing of bicycles
Zero Discharge of Hazardous
Chemicals
Safety of Window Blinds
General Product Safety
Juvenile Products Safety
…and much more
Frank Lowe
Frank Lowe graduated in 1971 from the
University of Bradford with an Honours
Degree in Textile Science. His current role in
Bureau Veritas is European Technical Services
Consultant. One of the major aspects of this
role involves explaining and interpreting
European Requirements and Directives
for the benefit of other parts of BV such as
laboratories in Asia and the USA. This role
also involves advising clients when they may
be struggling to establish what kind of testing
is required for their products. Frank has a
long history of Quality/Technical Management/
Research and Development in laboratories
and production companies for both Fabrics
and Plastics. Prior to joining Bureau Veritas
(AMTAC), he worked for 15 years in Raychem
Corporation. Whilst in Raychem, he worked
for, and eventually led, a research team that
won a Queens Award for Technology in 1993
relating to radiation cross – linked polymeric
materials for use in underground telephone
cables. Frank was awarded a Fellowship of the
Textile Institute in 1996 for his contributions to
Textile Research.
Katharine Elvin
Katharine Elvin is an independent consultant
specialising in all aspects of denim
development. Having worked in technical/
product development for suppliers, retail and
brands for over 20 years, she has a broad
experience and knowledge of the fashion
and textile industry. Since working for Levi
Strauss and Co in Europe, she has decided
to concentrate on what is widely considered
the fastest growing and evolving area of the
industry.
Frank Rankin
Frank is an independent textile professional,
currently working as a consultant for major
UK and European brands & retailers. Frank
has 35 years of experience in the textile
industry.
His specialist fields include the production
of the weft knitted jersey, lace, lingerie,
underwear and garment make up. Frank also
has specialist knowledge in all aspects of
dyeing, finishing and printing.
Malcolm Horner
Malcolm Horner, Toy Technical Consultant for
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services,
has a wealth of experience of over 40 years in
the toy testing business. Malcolm, who is very-
well respected within the Toy Industry, sits
on the BSI Toy Safety Committee and is also
a member of the CEN Toy Safety Committee.
He is currently the chairman of the UK Toy
Notified Bodies Group.
Anika Schabram
Anika works as Consultant for cosmetic
products for Bureau Veritas in Schwerin,
Germany. Anika studied food chemistry and
then worked at the Lower Saxony State Office
for Consumer Protection and Food Safety
(LAVES) to receive her national certification.
This gave her an insight and understanding
of the way in which the review and
implementation of the various legal
requirements are implemented by the offices
of consumer protection.
At Bureau Veritas, she has specialised in the
field of cosmetics and is responsible for both
European test programs as well as for advice
on the requirements for cosmetic products,
from manufacturing to marketing.
David Croft
David Croft is Inspections, Audits &
Assessments Manager (EMEA) at Bureau
Veritas Consumer Products Services. David
has 15 years of expertise in Inspections and
Audits. He is working closely with major
brands, retailers and suppliers to help
them develop and improve their ethical and
quality assurance programmes. He has a
solid experience of working with the various
members of the supply chain, including NGOs.
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Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK Ltd, 31 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1
4RW.
We are approximately 15 minutes away by taxi from Warrington Bank Quay train station. We are located between
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Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK Ltd
31 Kingsland Grange
Woolston
Warrington
Cheshire
WA1 4RW
Tel: +44 (0)1925 854 360
Fax: +44 (0)1925 851 654
Email: bvsales@uk.bureauveritas.com
www.bureauveritas.co.uk/cps