Selling children’s products on Amazon in the United States requires full compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). In this guide, you will learn why Amazon requires CPSIA compliance – and what documents they normally request. Continue reading CPSIA Requirements For Amazon Sellers: Frequently Answered Questions
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Product User Instructions Requirements in the United States: An Overview
Posted on — 5 CommentsUser instructions and manuals are something we often take for granted without giving second thoughts. What many importers and manufacturers may not be aware of is that providing user instructions is often mandatory. In this guide, provide some examples concerning product regulations and standards that cover user instructions requirements in the United States.
Further, we also list companies offering user instruction writing services for the US market. Continue reading Product User Instructions Requirements in the United States: An Overview
List of UL Standards Testing Companies: Our Top 7 Picks
Posted on — 1 CommentUnderwriter Laboratories (UL) are most well-known for developing product standards – also known as UL standards. While UL also offers lab testing services, other labs are also accredited to test products according to applicable UL standards.
In this guide, we list several leading companies offering UL standards testing solutions for electronics, and other product categories. Continue reading List of UL Standards Testing Companies: Our Top 7 Picks
CPSIA Durable Infant or Toddler Products Guide: A Complete Guide
Posted on — 1 CommentAll children’s products manufactured or imported in the US are covered by the CPSIA. However, additional requirements apply to certain types of children’s furniture, baby walkers, play yards, and other products classified as durable infant and toddler products.
In this guide, we explain what these additional requirements are, and how this impacts importers and Amazon sellers in particular. Continue reading CPSIA Durable Infant or Toddler Products Guide: A Complete Guide
Occupational Safety and Health Act Guide for US Importers: An Overview
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) sets safety requirements for various types of PPE, workwear, and other related products. Such products include face shields, safety glasses, N95 masks, helmets, and work shoes.
Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act may require that you follow certain ANSI (or other) product standards, arrange lab testing, and issue certain documents – such as a safety manual.
Keep reading, and learn what American importers must know about the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Continue reading Occupational Safety and Health Act Guide for US Importers: An Overview
California Proposition 65 Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide
Posted on — 2 CommentsCalifornia Proposition 65 restricts more than 800 chemicals and heavy metals, including lead, cadmium, and phthalates. Further, California Proposition 65 applies to consumer products for all age groups.
In this guide, we explain what Amazon sellers, importers, and manufacturers must know about California Proposition 65 lab testing – including costs, sample submissions, lead times, failed test results, and more. Continue reading California Proposition 65 Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide
Product Traceability Requirements in the United States: An Overview
Posted on — Leave a commentProduct traceability includes batch numbers, and other product and packaging labels, that can help in tracing products to a certain production run, and factory. Tracing products is critical when it comes to recalling defective and potentially unsafe products, or for the sake of linking products to certain documents. Traceability is often part of mandatory compliance requirements, such as the CPSIA Tracking Label.
In this guide, we cover what American importers and manufacturers must know about product traceability requirements for children’s products, apparel, medical devices, and more. Continue reading Product Traceability Requirements in the United States: An Overview
Single-Use Plastics Regulations in the United States: An Overview
Posted on — Leave a commentSingle-use plastic products, such as plastic straws, cutlery, and cups, are slowly being phased out in the United States. In this guide, we explain what American importers and manufacturers must know about single-use plastic regulations, bans, and exemptions in California, New York, Oregon, and many other states. Continue reading Single-Use Plastics Regulations in the United States: An Overview
FCC Part 15 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC): A Practical Guide
Posted on — Leave a commentImporter and manufacturers of certain types of electronic products in the United States must issue a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC). The SDoC is a self-issued declaration, supported by lab test reports.
In this guide, we explain for which products the SDoC is mandatory, how to create the document, required information, and more. Continue reading FCC Part 15 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC): A Practical Guide
Fumigation Regulations in the United States: An Overview
Posted on — 2 CommentsWooden products, including furniture and packaging materials, must undergo fumigation or heat treatment prior to being imported into the United States. In this guide, we explain the basics that American importers must know about fumigation and heat treatment requirements – including APHIS pre-import permits, ISPM 15, and more. Continue reading Fumigation Regulations in the United States: An Overview