Category: United States

List of FDA Consulting Companies: Our 10 Top Picks

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FDA consultant companies

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations cover food contact materials, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and more. Understanding and implementing compliance with the relevant standards, documentation, labeling, and lab testing requirements often requires help from qualified experts.

In this guide, we list some of the leading companies offering FDA product compliance-related services for a wide range of products and materials. Each company profile includes an introduction, services, and qualifications. Continue reading List of FDA Consulting Companies: Our 10 Top Picks

List of Product Compliance Consultants and Law Firms in the United States

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Need help ensuring compliance with CPSIA, CA Prop 65, FCC or FDA regulations, or other compliance requirements in the United States? Compliance consultants and law firms specialized in product compliance can help with everything from research to the practical aspects.

In this guide, we list US-based product compliance consultants and law firms that offer a wide range of services – covering electronics, children’s products, kitchen products, and more.

Each company profile includes an introduction, service overview, and product scope. Continue reading List of Product Compliance Consultants and Law Firms in the United States

Clothing & Textiles Product Lab Testing in the United States: A Complete Guide

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Chemical, flammability, and safety lab testing is often required when importing and manufacturing clothing and other textiles in the United States. In this guide, we cover textiles testing costs, standards, compliance risks, and more. Continue reading Clothing & Textiles Product Lab Testing in the United States: A Complete Guide

FCC Electronic Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

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Electronics Product Lab Testing

Third-party lab testing is required in order to verify compliance with one or more FCC rules. In this guide, we explain what ‘FCC lab testing’ actually means, and to which products the testing procedures apply. Further, we also cover costs, managing testing failure, and more. Continue reading FCC Electronic Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Lab Testing Guide

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Electrical Safety Product Lab Testing

Product testing according to UL standards is necessary if you plan to sell electronic and electrical products in the United States – in particular, if you’re an Amazon seller. In this guide, we explain what UL testing is, how much you should expect to pay, Amazon requirements, dealing with failed tests, and much more. Continue reading Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Lab Testing Guide

FDA Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

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FDA Product Lab Testing

Planning to import or manufacture food contact materials, medical devices, cosmetics, or other products covered by FDA rules? In this guide, you will learn the basics of product testing according to FDA compliance requirements.

Note: This guide is only relevant for consumer products, such as kitchen utensils. For example, this guide does not cover testing for pharmaceuticals. Continue reading FDA Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

Buying ASTM Standards Online: A Complete Guide

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ASTM (American Society for Testing Material) is a non-profit organization in the United States that develops consensus standards for toys, furniture, cosmetics, construction materials, electronics, and other products. It’s often necessary to incorporate ASTM standards into product design and specifications – which in turn requires that you have access to the actual standards.

In this article, we list seven online stores that sell ASTM standards in PDF and hardcopy versions. Continue reading Buying ASTM Standards Online: A Complete Guide

Laser Device Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Laser Devices Regulations US

Laser devices imported or manufactured in the United States are subject to safety standards, labeling, certification, and testing requirements. This guide serves as a basic instruction to a wide range of laser devices – including barcode scanners, cosmetic laser devices, laser welding machines, and more. Continue reading Laser Device Regulations in the United States: An Overview

Children’s School Supplies and Stationery Regulations in the US

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Children school supplies

Children’s school supplies are subject to substance regulations, labeling, certification, and lab testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the basics of CPSIA, ASTM standards, country of origin labeling, and much more.

We also cover some of the main compliance risks importers are exposed to when sourcing school supplies overseas. Continue reading Children’s School Supplies and Stationery Regulations in the US