Planning to import sunglasses and other non-prescription eyewear to the United States? In this article, we explain what you must know about FDA regulations for sunglasses, and the OSH Act for safety glasses.
This guide also covers other relevant standards and regulations such as ASTM standards, CPSIA for children’s eyewear, California Proposition 65, and more.
Continue reading Sunglasses and Eyewear Regulations in the United States: An Overview
Intertek has a long history of providing testing and certification services to clients wanting to ensure their products conform to relevant safety standards and regulations. This includes the ETL Certification Program. ETL stands for Electrical Testing Laboratories, which is Interteks lab testing branch.
When products have been tested and found to be compliant with the program’s requirements, manufacturers and importers can affix the ETL Mark on their products.
There are several types of ETL marks that can be used by companies whose products have been found compliant, including the ETL Listed Mark and the ETL Verified Mark.
This guide includes a list of ETL-covered products, information about ETL Certification, ETL Mark, and ETL Listing. Additionally, we explain the necessary steps that must be taken to ensure compliance, and how much it costs to have your products certified via Intertek’s ETL Certification Program.
Continue reading ETL Certification and Marking: A Complete Guide
Planning to import and sell products to US consumers and not sure what safety regulations apply to your product? In this guide, we cover the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), and other related Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) acts.
Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list of CPSC regulations.
Continue reading CPSC Product Safety Regulations and Standards: An Overview
Continue reading Wood & Bamboo Product Regulations in the United States: A Complete Guide
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) develop standards for electronics and other products. These standards are often voluntary but serve as a reference point for ensuring that products are safe by design. In this guide, we explain what importers and Amazon sellers must know about UL standards, including product scope, examples, UL certification, UL listing, and more.
Continue reading UL Standards for Importers and Amazon Sellers: An Essential Guide
Lab testing is necessary when importing and manufacturing most products in the United States. In this guide, we cover US lab testing requirements applicable to children’s products, textiles, furniture, electronics, and many other product categories. We also list US state regulations and standards that may require lab testing.
In addition, you’ll also learn why lab testing is in your interest as an importer or manufacturer when doing so is voluntary. Continue reading Product Lab Testing Requirements in the United States: An Overview
Bicycles are subject to various regulations and safety standards in the United States. In this guide, we cover the FHSA, CPSIA, ATSM standards, and other US compliance requirements applicable to bikes.
Further, this guide covers regulations for adult and children’s bicycles, but it doesn’t cover specific regulations for stationary gym bikes and e-bikes.
Continue reading Bicycle Safety Standards and Regulations in the US: An Overview
Vibrators containing lithium batteries, plastics containing potentially harmful chemicals, and designs that may or may not be mechanically safe. Sex toys can pose serious safety risks, which in turn requires manufacturers and importers to take steps to ensure that their products are safe and compliant.
In this guide, we explain what brands must know about sex toy safety standards, substance regulations, labeling, and lab testing requirements in the United States. Continue reading Sex Toy Safety Standards & Regulations in the United States: An Overview
TSCA certification is required for some products that fall under the scope of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the United States. Further, certain chemicals also require the drafting of a positive or negative certificate – depending on the type of chemical.
In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about TSCA certification – depending on whether it concerns finished goods (articles) or chemical substances.
Continue reading Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Certification: A Complete Guide
Tracking labels are mandatory when importing or manufacturing children’s products in the United States: Tracking labels include information about the importer or manufacturer, batch, and contact details – which is essential for traceability of children’s products to a specific seller and production run.
In this guide, we explain what US importers, manufacturers, and Amazon sellers must know about creating tracking labels.
We recommend that you use this guide as a complement to the official CPSIA tracking label FAQ on cpsc.gov. Continue reading CPSIA Tracking Label Guide For Importers & Amazon Sellers
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