Workwear Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Workwear Regulations in the United States

Workwear in the United States are covered by various standards and other compliance requirements intended to ensure that these meet certain safety and performance criteria.

In this guide, we take a closer look at Occupational Safety and Health Standards, ASTM standards, 16 CFR Part 1610, and other compliance requirements relevant for workwear in the US.

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Children’s Furniture Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Children Furniture Regulations US

Children’s furniture sold in the United States must comply with strict safety standards, in addition to labelling, certification, and testing requirements. In this guide, we explain how the CPSIA, 16 CFR Part 1640, the Lacey Act, California Proposition 65 and other compliance requirements relate to children’s furniture.

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Children’s Jewelry Regulations in the United States: A Complete Guide

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Children Jewelry

Children’s jewelry sold in the United States are subject to safety standards, substance restrictions, labelling, certification, and testing requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at CPSIA, ASTM F2923, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements applicable to children’s jewelry.

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Diving Equipment Regulations and Standards in the United States

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Diving Equipment Regulations and Standards in the United States
Diving equipment imported or manufactured in the United States is subject to the requirements of several regulations and standards. In this guide, we explain how regulations such as 46 CFR Part 197, 46 CFR Part 1910, and the CPSIA are relevant to various types of diving equipment for professional and recreational use.

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Climbing Equipment Regulations and Standards in the United States

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Climbing Equipment Regulations and Standards in the United States

Climbing equipment imported or manufactured in the United States is subject to requirements such as fall protection, mechanical performance, and static loading testing. This is important because, if the climbing equipment is defective or does not comply with the relevant requirements, workers and consumers can suffer serious injuries or even deaths due to falling from heights or other risks.

In this guide, we explain how regulations such as 29 CFR Part 1910 and standards such as ANSI Z89.1 and ASTM F887 are relevant to climbing equipment.
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Furniture Flammability Safety Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Furniture Flammability Safety Standards United States

Furniture imported and manufactured for sale in the United States is subject to various flammability standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 1640, ASTM standards, fire safety standards such as NFPA 260, and state-level flammability standards for furniture.

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E-Cigarette and E-Liquid Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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E-cigarettes regulations in the US

Electronic cigarettes and vapes sold in the United States are subject to safety, labeling, documentation, and other requirements. These requirements apply not only to the e-cigarette device itself, but also to batteries, chargers, and e-liquids.

In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, the Hazardous Materials Regulations, UL standards, and other compliance requirements relevant to e-cigarettes.

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E-Bike Regulations & Standards in the United States: An Overview

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E-bikes Regulations in the United States

Electric bikes imported or manufactured for the US market are subject to various standards, labeling, and testing requirements. These are primarily meant to limit various risks that concern mechanical safety, battery safety, and other areas.

In this guide, we cover 16 CFR Part 1512, 47 CFR Part 15, and other compliance requirements applicable both to the e-bike itself and its battery.

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Small Parts Regulations and Warnings in the United States: An Overview

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Toys and other children’s products are subject to small parts restrictions in the United States. The specific small parts requirements depend on the product type and age group but can range from bans to mandatory warning labeling.

In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers must know about rules concerning small parts in the US, with a focus on 16 CFR Part 1500, 16 CFR Part 1501, CPSIA, and ASTM F963.

More specifically, the guide covers small parts definitions, age group-specific requirements, warning labels, and more.

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Mattress Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Mattress

Mattresses sold in the United States are subject to various regulations and standards concerning flammability and chemicals. These also set requirements concerning documentation, labelling, and safety testing.

This guide covers various compliance requirements related to mattresses, including the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA), Law Labels, and ASTM F1566.

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