Ronnie Poonacha
Expertise: Consumer Products - Apparel, Accessories, Home, Footwear, Children's Products, PPE & Sports
Languages
English
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Ronnie Poonacha Bio
Ronnie is a senior subject matter expert, with over 20 years of consumer product industry experience, including 15 years at one of the world’s largest testing and inspection company. He is well known in the industry for his warm, personable, detail-oriented approach, with strong technical skills and deep industry knowledge.
His previous clients have included leading US & Canadian brands and retailers. He takes pride in building long-term partnerships with clients by offering prudent, practical, and results-oriented advice. His ability to understand each client’s unique business needs, budget and goals, allows him to design compliance and quality strategies that are both effective and efficient.
Education
Master of Science in Apparel Management
Bachelor of Engineering; Textile Technology
Certifications, Awards
Project Management - George Washington University
Key Company Experience
SGS North America
Associations
AATCC
ASTM
AAFA
Product Category Experience
Apparel
Accessors
Jewelry
Footwear
Home Textiles
Upholstery
Toys
Sporting Goods
Primary Skill Categories / Skills
Global Market Navigation
US, EU, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Middle East and Africa
Testing & Quality Assurance
Development and drafting of testing protocols, technical dossiers, SOPs, reports and certificates of compliance
Compliance
Expertise with CPSC, FTC, U.S. Customs, California Proposition 65, EU REACH, SVHC, GB, and additional international regulations. Expert in product safety, claim substantiation, quality, hazards, labeling and regulatory compliance.
Restricted Substance Management (RSL)
Development and oversight of chemical compliance programs. Sustainable Material Development: including organic cotton, recycled polyester, and innovative textile alternatives.
Labeling & Artwork Review
Products and Packaging: accuracy, regulatory alignment, and brand integrity.
Performance Benchmarking
Establishing and evaluating quality standards
Training
Educating staff on compliance, testing, and regulatory best practices