Sportswear Product Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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About to import or manufacture sportswear in the United States? Keep reading and learn what you must know about athletic wear labeling requirements, ASTM standards, lab testing, flammability regulations, substance restrictions, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Sport jackets
  • Sport trousers
  • Swimsuits
  • Knitted sportswear
  • Children’s sportswear
  • Yoga wear
  • Nylon fabric
  • Polyester fabric

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CPSC Small Batch Manufacturers: An Essential Guide

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Importers registered as Small Batch Manufacturers are exempt from some lab tests when importing children’s products – which could potentially save you a few hundred dollars when launching a new product. That said, Small Batch Manufacturer status doesn’t exempt importers from the actual safety standards.

In this guide, you will learn about the registration process, eligibility criteria, mandatory standards, and exempt standards.

Further, I also explain why I still think third-party lab testing is necessary – regardless of whether it’s mandatory or not. Continue reading CPSC Small Batch Manufacturers: An Essential Guide

List of Product Lab Testing Companies in the United States: Our Top 9

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Lab Testing Companies in the United States

Looking for a product lab testing company in the United States? In this article, we list 9 US-based lab testing companies offering a wide range of testing services for apparel, children’s products, electronics, PPE, machinery, medical devices, and much more. Continue reading List of Product Lab Testing Companies in the United States: Our Top 9

FDA Regulations For Medical Devices: An Overview

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FDA Medical Devices Regulations

Are you planning to import, export, or manufacture medical devices in the United States? In this guide, we introduce you to lab testing requirements, classification, device registration, labeling, GMP and premarket submissions.

Mentioned Products

  • Medical thermometers
  • Medical masks and respirators
  • Medical gloves
  • Medical gowns

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Face Mask Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Planning to import N95, N99 or other face masks into the United States? In this guide, we cover the basics of face mask and respirator standards, FDA requirements, labeling requirements, lab testing, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • 3-ply, 4-ply and 5-ply surgical masks
  • N95, N99, N100 masks or respirators
  • FFP1, FFP2, FFP3 masks and respirators
  • KN95 masks or respirators

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Earphones Safety Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Earphones Safety Standards United States

Both wireless and wired earphones are covered by various standards and regulations in the United States. In this guide, we cover the basics of FCC Part 15, UL standards, labeling requirements and regulations covering chemicals and heavy metals.

Mentioned products

  • Wireless earphones
  • Wired earphones
  • Bluetooth earphones
  • Noise-canceling headphones
  • In-ear headsets

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List of Products Covered by US FDA Regulations

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In this article, we list products covered by one or more FDA rules or regulations. FDA regulations cover a wide range of products, including food contact materials, medical devices, sunglasses, supplement and more.

Note: This article also lists some FDA regulations/rules applicable to certain product categories. Notice that the lists are not definitive or kept up to date. Continue reading List of Products Covered by US FDA Regulations

Glove Standards and Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Gloves sold in the United States are subject to various product regulations, safety standards, labeling rules, and testing requirements. In this guide, we explain what gloves importers must know about the OSH act, fabrics regulations, certification, and more

Mentioned products

  • Coated gloves
  • Leather gloves
  • Rubber gloves
  • Chemical resistant gloves
  • Fabric gloves
  • Dishwashing gloves
  • Sports gloves
  • Winter gloves
  • Children’s gloves

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