Category: United States

Inflatable pools imported or manufactured for sale in the United States must comply with various safety standards, substance restrictions, labelling, certification, and testing requirements. The specific requirements differ depending on the age group. For example, inflatable pools for children are subject to more stringent requirements.

In this guide, we explain how regulations such as the CPSIA and 16 CFR Part 1450, as well as ASTM and ANSI standards, are relevant to inflatable pools in the United States.

Note that in this guide does not cover electrical components such as pumps that may accompany some inflatable pools.
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User instructions are sometimes required for both consumer products and products used for commercial or industrial purposes. Even if user instructions are not mandatory, providing this information can reduce the risk of safety issues resulting in product recalls.

In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about user instructions for various product categories – including children’s products, electronics, and protective equipment.

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Planning to import or manufacture camping tents for sales in the United States? In this guide, we explain what you must know about various safety and flammability standards, labeling, certification, and testing requirements.

More specifically, we take a closer look at the CPSIA and standards such as CPAI-84 and ASTM F3431.

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In the United States, sleeping bags are subject to various standards, labeling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 303, ASTM F1955, Law Labels, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements relevant to sleeping bags.

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Power tools imported and manufactured for sale in the United States are subject to various compliance requirements, covering standards, labeling, and safety testing. Ensure compliance is of utmost importance, as unsafe power tools can cause property damages, severe injury or even death.

In this guide, we explain how OSHA standards, UL standards, and regulations such as RoHS and the Hazardous Materials Regulations are relevant to power tools in the US.
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In this guide, we identify Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements contained in several regulations and explain their provisions. The regulations covered in this guide affect products such as food contact materials, cosmetic products, and medical devices.

Note that this guide is not intended to cover all regulations that contain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. For example, it does not cover GMP requirements relating to pharmaceuticals, biological products, and food.
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