Bag suffocation warnings are mandatory in several large US states, including New York and California. Further, bug suffocation warnings are printed on poly bags. In this guide, we explain what US brands must know about bag suffocation warning requirements, including warning texts, placements, exemptions, and more.
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Amazon Dangerous Goods Guide for Importers and Manufacturers
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Are you planning to sell products potentially classified as “dangerous goods via the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service? In this case, you might need to ensure that your product complies with Amazon’s dangerous goods policy and submit documentation such as safety data sheets (SDS), exemption sheets, or test reports.
In this guide, we explain what products are classified as dangerous goods, what kind of documentation and information sellers need to provide, and the dangerous goods review process.
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Baby Carrier Standards and Regulations in the United States: An Overview
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Baby carriers manufactured and imported in the United States are subjected to mandatory safety standards, substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and lab testing requirements.
In this guide, we cover CPSIA, ASTM standards, and other compliance requirements applicable to several types of baby carriers, such as soft infant carriers, frame child carriers, and sling carriers.
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What is fake CE marking?
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Some products bearing the CE mark do so without actually being compliant with the required safety and technical requirements. Importing and selling such products can result in fines and sales bans.
In this guide, we explain what fake CE marking is, why such products are available, and what you as a business owner or consumer can do to reduce your risk.
OK Compost Certification Scheme: An Overview
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Do you plan to affix either the OK compost INDUSTRIAL label or the OK compost HOME label to your products or packaging?
This article explains what importers and manufacturers should know about the OK compost certification scheme, including its application process, required documentation, testing, and labelling.
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Baby Carrier Safety Standards and Regulations in the European Union
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Baby carriers imported to and manufactured in the European Union must be designed to comply with applicable safety requirements in mind. There are also chemicals and heavy metals restrictions to factor in. In addition, baby carriers must also be correctly labelled, and documented.
In this guide, we cover what importers and manufacturers must know about baby carrier compliance requirements, including the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), EN standards, and REACH.
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How much does CE marking cost?
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The CE marking itself costs nothing in the sense that you do not have to pay a fee to use the CE mark. In addition, you don’t have to pay any form of licensing fee to the authorities.
However, the conformity process that must be followed in order to meet the CE marking requirements includes steps where it is often necessary to engage external consultants, testing companies and notified bodies.
Lacey Act Guide for US Importers and Manufacturers
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The Lacey Act is relevant for consumer brands in the sense that it covers wood and other plant products. It also covers animal and other wildlife products. In this guide, you will learn what US companies must be aware of when it comes to its product scope, declaration requirements, and much more.
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List of Safety Data Sheet (SDS and MSDS) Authoring Companies
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Need help creating a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or MSDS? Rather than attempting to create one yourself, you can get help from a professional Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring service company.
In this article, we list several leading Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring service companies based in the United States and Europe. For each company, we provide a short description, introducing their background, experience, services, and other key details.
Note that an SDS is mandatory when you import or manufacture certain products that are classified as dangerous goods. This includes products such as power banks, batteries, auto parts, essential oils, and more.
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You can read this article to learn more about Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
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OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Guide for Importers & Manufacturers
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OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 restrics chemicals, heavy metals, and other harmful substances in textiles. While OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is voluntary, it is based on REACH and other regulations which make the standard a preferred choice for many brands.
In this guide, we explain which regulations STANDARD 100 is based on, and the conditions you must meet to use the label. We also cover product classes, certification, and more.
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