Alison Keane, president of the International Sleep Products Association and the Mattress Recycling Council, has been appointed to the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services Advisory Council.
The bureau is part of the California Department of Consumer Affairs and is responsible for licensing and regulating businesses in the household goods sector, including bedding, furniture, and moving and storage services. Advisory Council members are appointed by the DCA director and provide input to the bureau on consumer protection matters and issues affecting regulated industries. The council is composed of representatives of consumers, the general public, and the upholstered furniture, bedding, and thermal insulation industries.
Keane will serve as an industry member, bringing the perspective of mattress manufacturing, retail, and recycling sectors to council discussions.
As president of ISPA, Keane leads the association’s work on behalf of mattress manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and supporting service providers across the country. She also serves as president of MRC, the nonprofit organization created by ISPA and the mattress industry to operate statewide mattress recycling programs in California, Connecticut, Oregon, and Rhode Island. Through both roles, she has worked closely with industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders on issues related to the production, sale, and end-of-use management of mattresses.
In her advisory role on the council, Keane will prepare for and participate in public council meetings, review materials, and offer industry insight to help inform the bureau’s work. Her participation supports the council’s mission to provide meaningful input on consumer protection, marketplace practices, and issues affecting regulated industries.
“I am honored to serve on the BHGS Advisory Council and appreciate the opportunity to contribute the mattress industry’s perspective,” Keane says. “ISPA and MRC share the bureau’s commitment to responsible business practices and consumer protection, and I look forward to working with bureau staff, fellow council members, and other stakeholders in this public service role.”
Keane’s appointment reflects the value of ongoing collaboration among regulators, industry, and consumer-focused organizations as the marketplace continues to evolve. •