John Nelson
About John Nelson
John Nelson is a Global Quality and Product Safety Engineer at Avon, specializing in regulatory compliance and product safety in the fashion and home sectors. He has extensive experience in consumer product law, manufacturing relations, and safety standards development.
Current Role at Avon
John Nelson serves as the Global Quality and Product Safety Engineer for Fashion and Home at Avon. He has held this position since 2010, contributing to the company's product safety and quality assurance efforts for 14 years in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance with existing product safety laws and tracking global safety defects to enhance product integrity.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to his role at Avon, John Nelson worked at Motorsports Authentics from 2006 to 2009 as a Die Cast Tooling and Product Development Engineer in Daytona Beach, Florida. His focus was on testing and compliance, where he developed skills in product safety and regulatory adherence. He also held the position of Art Coordinator at Revell for one year in 1996-1997 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
John Nelson has significant experience in regulatory compliance, particularly in consumer product law. He worked for the State of New York for two years, where he focused on crafting, educating, and regulating laws related to consumer products. His expertise extends to CPSIA compliance knowledge and public policy building, which supports his current role at Avon.
Collaboration with Testing Labs
In his current position at Avon, John collaborates with third-party testing labs to establish new standards for Avon products. This collaboration is essential for maintaining product safety and quality, ensuring that all products meet the required safety regulations before reaching consumers.
Educational Background
John Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in regulatory compliance and public policy.