CPSIA Durable Infant or Toddler Products Guide: A Complete Guide

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All 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

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Safety goggles and Helmet

The 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

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California Prop 65 lab testing

California 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

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Product Traceability Requirements

Product 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

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Single-use cutlery

Single-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

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Importer 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

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Fumigation Regulations in the United States

Wooden 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

Azo Dye Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Azo Dye Regulations United States

Many US states have restrictions concerning azo dyes in apparel, leather goods, food contact materials, and other consumer products. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about US azo dyes restrictions and lab testing requirements.

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Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) in the US: A Complete Guide

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Cleaning Products

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) regulates household product packaging in the United States. PPPA aims to ensure that product packaging containing certain substances cannot be easily opened by children – while also being accessible to older or disabled people.

In this guide, we explain the basics that importers, exporters, and manufacturers must know about the PPPA. Continue reading Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) in the US: A Complete Guide

Cosmetics Safety and Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Cosmetics Regulations United States

Planning to import or manufacture cosmetics in the United States? In this guide, we explain what you must know about FDA rules, cosmetics labeling, lab testing, documentation, and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Makeup products
  • Haircare products
  • Skincare products
  • Bath oils
  • Nail polishers
  • Oral hygiene products

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