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Regular Manufacturing Member Benefits

JPMA members receive important advantages including:

• Access to experts and peers providing the timeliest industry information and resources 
• Recognition for your company's leadership role, advancement of the industry and safety of juvenile products
• A partner in tackling issues that are beyond the scope of your individual company's operations

JPMA members gain unique access to industry information, events, benefits and resources to help you navigate the complex juvenile products industry.

JPMA tracks and advocates on federal and state legislation and policy that has the potential to impact member companies and the consumers you serve.

JPMA's engagement with all corners of the government is to:       

• Promote the growth of the juvenile products industry
• Implement common-sense regulations

JPMA's advocacy work consists of:

• Dedicated staff and government relations services that track, monitor and advocate on the rapidly changing regulations across the states

• Product-specific sub-groups to address regulatory issues and crisis situations

• Representation of member interests before government agencies  including CPSC and NHTSA 

• JPMA's General Counsel, Rick Locker, Esq. representing JPMA and member interests in legislative and regulatory matters and crisis situations

• Director of Child Passenger Safety who advocates for and on behalf of CPS members on    the unique issues that impact this core category

Safety is the top priority of the baby products industry. JPMA is your top resource for product safety information, education and related benefits.

JPMA has been helping manufacturers produce the safest products for over 50 years. Our engagement in baby product safety offers access to the most resourceful experts in the baby products industry.

All members of JPMA receive ongoing ASTM and compliance updates and access to team members to assist with your product safety and compliance needs. Associate members of JPMA offer additional resources to assist members with standard support, testing discounts and more.

The JPMA Certification Program

JPMA's long established Certification Program is a comprehensive, cost effective solution that demonstrates your dedication to product safety. JPMA navigates the world of testing juvenile products for you and keeps you informed of the requirements to keep you in compliance. 

JPMA Certification Program participation demonstrates your commitment to safety, and offers you up to 70% off third party testing costs and use of the nationally recognized JPMA Certification Seal.

Learn more about the JPMA Certification Program

JPMA Certification and the pre-qualification program offers significant benefits for sellers on Amazon, including:

• Minimizes the risk of your products being removed from the platform, safeguarding your sales continuity
  
  
• No need for direct communication with Amazon for documentation submission purposes, in the case of a product related concern or question, simplifying issue resolution
  
  
• Value-added support beyond mere certification, assisting sellers in navigating the complexities of selling on Amazon effectively

You need connections to the best people, services and programs to support your growth. JPMA serves as a gateway to a variety of business, marketing and professional development opportunities.

• Access to JPMA's Business Consultant helping members learn from someone who has been in their shoes

• Access to Rick Locker, Esq., JPMA's general counsel and legal consultant who provides a one-hour free consultation to members to discuss legal and/or compliance issues

• Access to JPMA's Compliance Consultant who provides a 90 minute consultation to assist members in product quality and compliance
  
  
• Networking opportunities that foster fellowship and promote growth and awareness 

• Public relations and brand exposure through opportunities like Baby Safety Month and the JPMA Innovation Awards
• Access to robust regulatory, legislative and policy content at the JPMA Summit

• Director of Public Relations to assist in member crises/recall communications and general industry communications efforts

• JP W.O.M.E.N. Special Interest Group

• Connections to JPMA's Associate Members who assist the needs of industry manufacturers, and often offer unique benefits to JPMA members. 

Join today and discover why our members proudly represent 95% of the North American juvenile products industry.

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Benefits of a JPMA Associate Member

Member Directory

Receive access to our member directory.

Hosting a Webinar

Take advantage of hosting one webinar per year on a topic of your choice. This webinar would be recorded and housed on our website for members to view at anytime.

Associate Member Spotlight

Once per year, JPMA will have your organization represented in our Three Minute Thursdays Newsletter via our “Associate Member Spotlight” section. You will receive logo placement and 50 words to promote services to JPMA Members.

Networking Opportunities

Large or small, corporate or private, the most innovative and successful companies are members of JPMA. JPMA is where industry members come together to confront issues and make decisions that affect the industry as a whole. Participate in the JPMA Summit and ASTM Meetings for key networking opportunities with your industry colleagues. JPMA also brings industry leaders together for special interest groups when appropriate, which makes for another great networking opportunity.

First Access to Sponsorship Opportunities

Joining allows you to have an opportunity to sponsor industry events. Such events include the JPMA Summit and other key networking events.

Associate Service Provider Directory

JPMA Associate Members are able to showcase their services within the JPMA Service Provider Directory, free of charge. This includes a brief description, your logo, and a link to your website.

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Child Passenger Safety Special Interest Group (CPS SIG) Benefits

Child passenger safety is a multi-faceted industry segment that revolves around safety devices that are required in all U.S. states and territories as well as Canada. JPMA formed a specialized group of child restraint manufacturers, compliance labs, and other members with interest in the field. Additional benefits of participating in this group include:

• Timely communication on regulatory and legislative activities that impact our industry segment
• Support for CPS SIG interests in regulation, legislation, and media communication
• Participation in industry communication with regulators, including face-to-face meetings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) personnel
• Communication on new research or events that may affect car seats or the industry
• Interactive presentations and discussions with researchers, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Representation of CPS SIG interests in meetings and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Participation in CPS SIG consumer-facing efforts during CPS Week and throughout the year