List of TSCA Lab Testing Companies: Our Top 10 Picks

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TSCA Lab Testing Companies

Planning to get your products tested according to Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) requirements? In this guide, we list several lab testing companies offering TSCA-related testing services for a wide range of products.

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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for US Importers: A Complete Guide

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Toxic Substances Control Act

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates both chemicals and substances in articles. In this guide, we explain what Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) means in practice for importers and manufacturers, in terms of scope, certification, labeling, and lab testing requirements.

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List of Products Covered by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

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TSCA Covered Products List

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) restricts chemicals and products that may contain restricted chemicals. In this guide, we list various products and materials that are more likely to contain substances restricted by TSCA. This includes composite wood, plastics, batteries, and electronics.

Further, some products are also listed in TSCA, while others are covered in this guide as they are generally more likely to contain the restricted substances – without being explicitly mentioned in the TSCA. Also, this is not a definitive list, and other products and materials may be subject to the TSCA.

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Walmart Marketplace Product Compliance Requirements: An Overview

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Walmart Marketplace Product Compliance Requirements

The Walmart Marketplace can be an attractive alternative to Amazon for e-commerce businesses looking to diversify their sales channels. In this guide, we explain what third-party sellers must know about product safety, labeling, and certification requirements when selling on Walmart Marketplace.

This guide is largely based on seller requirements on their page titled Supplier Expectations Compliance Areas. We help you understand these requirements from a more practical perspective. Keep in mind that their requirements may have been updated since the date of publication. Further, these guidelines are not specifically targeting Walmart Marketplace sellers, but to Walmart’s suppliers in general.
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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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RoHS Requirements in the United States: An Overview

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Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) sets restrictions on certain heavy metals and chemicals in electronic components. While the RoHS Directive is originally an EU Directive, many US states have implemented similar RoHS restrictions.

In this guide, we cover RoHS requirements in California, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, and other states.

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Plastic Product Regulations and Safety Standards in the United States

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Plastic Product Regulations United States

Plastic products and materials are subject to substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and lab testing requirements in the United States. That said, the specific requirements depend on factors such as product type, age group, and usage. Many US states also have their own regulations that apply to plastic products.

In this guide, we take a look at product compliance requirements applicable to plastic toys, kitchen appliances, packaging materials, electronic components, and more.

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List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)

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The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) sets flammability standards for certain textile products such as clothing, children’s sleepwear, and carpets. In this guide, we list several product types and categories covered by the FFA – and examples of related flammability standards. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)

List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) sets safety standards and other compliance requirements for protective equipment. In this guide, we list several product categories covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) – including gloves, helmets, safety goggles, and much more. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

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Unsafe and non-compliant products can be recalled as a result of consumer complaints, reported injury, or an investigation by certain government agencies. Sometimes, manufacturers and importers act on self-identified defects, quality issues, and hazards.

Product recalls can be extremely costly for importers or manufacturers – as the process may involve tracing and refunding consumers.

In this guide, we explain some of the more common causes of product recalls, and how the process works. We also include examples of recalls for children’s products, medical devices, and other product categories. Continue reading United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers