The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JPMA) is a national trade organization that represents the juvenile industry defined as from prenatal to preshcool. JPMA represents companies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who manufacture, import and/or distribute infant products.
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JPMA has developed a comprehensive Certification Program to help guide parents and caregivers toward purchasing juvenile products that are built with safety in mind. The JPMA Certification Seal on a product tells consumers this product has been verified as conforming to the requirements established by ASTM, through independent laboratory testing and follow-up on-site inspection of the manufacturer's production line.
"The idea for The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JPMA) was born in 1959 when a group of juvenile products manufacturers came together as the voice of the industry when the United States government imposed an automotive tax that applied to car seats. By pooling resources and streamlining their efforts, the manufacturers proved that the tax was unfair and it was revoked. Afterwards, the manufacturers recognized the need for an official association which would protect their interests and promote the entire industry. A group of manufacturers began to address the common issues facing the industry and in 1962, the organization obtained its charter and officially became recognized as the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association.[1]
Chair
Brenda Berg
Scandinavian Child
Treasurer
Jason Macari
Summer Infant Products
Immediate Past Chairman
Greg Mansker
Chicco USA
Directors
Ellen Diamont
Skip Hop
Scott Doerstling
Sunshine Kids
Michael Magee
Graco Children's Products
Kelly Neal Mariotti
Green Frog Art
Rick Rosati
Bureau Veritas
Keith Schneider
PEM America
Dave Taylor
Dorel Juvenile Group
Luanne Whiting-Lager
Regal Lager, Inc.
Alan Wolkin
Colgate Mattress
Board Advisor
Ron Sidman
Counsel
Rick Locker Locker, Greenberg, & Brainin