Category: United States

CPSIA Children’s Product Certificate (CPC): A Practical Guide

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Issuing a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) is mandatory when importing or manufacturing toys and other children’s products in the United States. Doing so requires that you know how to correctly input information about the product, your company, and the CPSC-accepted lab testing company that has tested your products.

In this guide, you will learn what to include in your CPC while avoiding some of the more common mistakes we’ve encountered.

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CPSIA and ASTM F963-23 Product Lab Testing

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The CPSIA requires that all toys and other children’s products sold in the United States be safety tested. This generally involves testing according to one or more children’s product safety rules. For toys, testing according to ASTM F963-23 is also required.

In this guide, we explain what US businesses selling children’s products must know about CPSIA and ASTM F963-23 testing requirements.

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CPSIA Tracking Label Guide For Importers & Amazon Sellers

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Children’s products sold in the United States must have a tracking label that makes it possible to trace a product to a certain company and production run. In this guide, we explain what you must know about creating CPSIA tracking labels, including the required information, placement, and much more.

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Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the United States

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Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the United States

Businesses selling products on Amazon in the United States must ensure compliance with various regulations and standards. In this guide, we explain what you must know about Amazon compliance requirements concerning US federal and US state regulations.

You will also learn why voluntary UL and ASTM standards are also mandatory for certain products sold on Amazon in the US.
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Packaging Recycling and Sustainability Symbols in the US: An Overview

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This guide explains what businesses must know about packaging symbols related to recycling and sustainability in the United States. Some markings and symbols are mandated by law, while others are voluntary.

It is also important to avoid making claims about packaging recyclability and sustainability that cannot be proven.

Keep reading to learn more about Resin Identification Codes, 16 CFR Part 260, BPI Certification Mark, and other US packaging recycling and sustainability markings and symbols.
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Bag Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Bags Regulations in the United States

Bags manufactured or imported for sale in the United States are subject to various regulations covering chemicals, labeling, testing, and other requirements.

In this guide, we take a closer look at various US regulations applicable to children’s bags, leather bags, and other types of bags.

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Occupational Safety and Health Act: An Essential Guide

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) sets health and safety requirements for workers, including products used in the workspace such as personal protective equipment.

While there are many different standards and regulations under the act, this guide only focuses on the requirements set by 29 CFR Part 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Additionally, it only covers requirements for importers and manufacturers; it does not cover requirements for employers, operations, and procedures.

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FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC): A Practical Guide

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Certain electronic products imported or manufactured in the United States must undergo a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) procedure, which also requires a compliance information statement.

The SDoC procedure covers most unintentional radiators. That is, products that do not have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless functions. In this guide, we address frequently asked questions regarding the SDoC procedure, the SDoC compliance information statement, and other related topics.
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