In Brief is the weekly newsletter of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). It is distributed every Wednesday. The content focuses on SGMA's core services -- Research, Public Policy, and Education/Resources. The content of this e-newsletter will be brief and factual. Please send any 'letters to the editor' to SGMA's Mike May at mmay@sgma.com.
Change in Leadership at CPSC
SGMA Education and Resources
Acting CPSC Chair Nancy Nord has stepped down. Fellow commissioner Thomas Moore is now the acting head. This became official on Monday, June 1. Nord plans to remain a commissioner until the end of her term in 2012. Moore will remain acting chair until the U.S. Senate confirms a new commissioner to that seat. Confirmation hearings for Inez Moore Tenenbaum, President Obama's pick for that role, have not yet been scheduled. Obama plans to increase the number of seats on the commission from three to five. The new Commissioners will have increased funding and will be ready to start enforcement efforts. “Make sure that you are in compliance,” advises SGMA President Tom Cove. As an aside, SGMA is hosting a conference call on June 17 to explain the status of the recent CPSIA legislation. More
CPSIA Tracking Label: Recent Development
SGMA Education and Resources
Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act ("CPSIA") requires that manufacturers, to the extent practicable, place permanent, distinguishing marks on all consumer products and packaging intended primarily for children age 12 and under (children’s products). The tracking label must contain certain identifying information that will enable the ultimate purchaser to ascertain the manufacturer or private labeler, the location and date of production, and cohort information, such as batch or run number. Section 103 is effective one year after the date of enactment of the CPSIA or August 14, 2009. Click here for more. SGMA is hosting a conference call on June 17 to explain this issue. Click here for details on that event.
Speak Out in Favor of More Physical Activity
SGMA Education and Resources
Fitness manufacturers, sports companies, professional leagues, retailers, and health club operators can show their support for physical activity by sponsoring SGMA’s 11th National Health Through Fitness Day next spring (March 10) in Washington, D.C. We are creating new consumers and product sales through new legislation -- PHIT and PEP. If you want to be a Patron, Supporting, Special Events, or Presenting Sponsor, contact Jim Baugh at 561.838.9579 or jim@jimbaughconsulting.com.
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Peak Age Analysis Reveals Keys to Growing Team Sports
SGMA Research
Soccer’s peak age for participation is age seven; baseball’s participation peak is at age eight; basketball’s age peak is 13; and tackle football’s participation peak is at age 15. According to SGMA Research, this presents a number of unique challenges for those that are charged with growing their respective sport as well as those that make products for it.
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SGMA Urges U.S. to Be Ambitious on Global Trade Talks
SGMA Public Policy
SGMA is in favor of eliminating global tariffs on sports equipment and significant reductions in global tariffs on athletic footwear and sports apparel. To get this done, SGMA has joined other trade associations in writing to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk urging him to insist on this ambitious and balanced outcome during the ongoing Doha Round World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations.
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Message to Congress: Supporting PHIT Bill Will Help Reduce Illness
SGMA Public Policy
Congress is making health care reform a priority as it attempts to curb health care spending. The House and Senate hope to pass comprehensive reform legislation by the end of July and send a bill to the President by the end of the year. SGMA’s goal is to have "The Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009" (PHIT) included in this broad health care reform package. The PHIT Bill (HR 2105) includes tax breaks for sports gear/fitness equipment purchases and health club memberships. Click here to send a letter to Congress to show your support for the PHIT Bill.
SGMA’s June Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Update Conference Call
Washington, DC
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
1:00 pm EST
More CPSC funding, proposed new Chair and Commissioner could spell trouble for manufacturers. Will your products withstand the scrutiny? To find out join SGMA and our Legal Task Force this June for a conference call on the latest CPSC and Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) developments.
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Tailgating Satellite Media Tour
TBA
Friday, August 28, 2009
Do you want television news coverage for your product? If so, then sign up for a TV Satellite Media Tour (SMT) by SGMA. During an SMT, SGMA is able to reach the general public through their local (and some national) television morning news programs.
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SGMA's 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Next March join celebrity athletes, physical education teachers, and industry leaders for SGMA's 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day to promote Physical Activity and fight Obesity. More
SGMA's 2010 Litigation & Risk Management Summit
Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
SGMA's Legal Task Force will be hosting our annual SGMA Litigation & Risk Management Summit in Las Vegas at the Fontainebleau Hotel. Further details will be provided as they're made available.
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