Carpets and Rugs Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Carpets and rugs sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, flammability standards, labeling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Flammable Fabrics Act, CPSIA, ATSM standards, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements for carpets and rugs.

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Carpets and Rugs Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Carpets and rugs regulations in the EU

Carpets and rugs imported and manufactured in the EU are subject to various regulations, substance restrictions, flammability standards, labelling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Construction Products Regulation, GPSD, REACH, and textile labelling rules for carpets and rugs in the European Union.

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Candle Safety Standards and Regulations in the EU: An Overview

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Candles imported to and manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations, safety standards, chemical restrictions, labelling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, EN standards, REACH, GPSD, and other compliance requirements for various types of candles in the EU.

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An Essential Guide to the REACH Regulation in the EU

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REACH Guide

Are you a manufacturer or importer interested in placing consumer products in the EU market? Most consumer products have to comply with the REACH regulation.

Complying with the regulation may involve observing specific labelling, testing, registration, and documentation requirements. In this article, we cover the regulation’s applications and its requirements and address common questions associated with the topic. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’s official site is used as a source in this article.

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Shoes and Footwear Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Footwear imported and manufactured in the United States is covered by various regulations, standards, substance restrictions, labeling, and testing requirements. Further, additional requirements apply to protective footwear and children’s footwear.

In this guide, we explain what you need to know about the OSH Act, 16 CFR Part 1610, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements for footwear.

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Shoes and Footwear Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Shoes and footwear imported and manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards. In this guide, we cover Directive 94/11/EC, EN standards, GPSD, REACH, the PPE regulation, and other compliance requirements.

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Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) Guide For United States Importers

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The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) regulates flammability in clothing, carpets, mattresses, and other products – either manufactured in or imported to the United States. In this guide, we explain how the FFA works and what you must do to ensure compliance.
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Energy Star Guide: Marking, Certification and Testing Requirements

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ENERGY STAR Guide

Are you an importer or manufacturer looking to use the ENERGY STAR mark for your products? Having the mark on your product communicates that your product is more energy efficient.

This article covers the ENERGY STAR program and its associated marks and addresses common questions associated with the program. The primary source for this article comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR program.

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Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) Guide: An Overview

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Are you an importer or manufacturer of appliances and equipment in the US? The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) imposes test procedures, labeling requirements, and energy targets that may apply to your product.

In this article, we introduce the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) and its parts, and we address common questions associated with the act.
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List of Products Covered by CE Marking: An Overview

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Planning to import and sell products in the European Union, but not sure if your products must be CE marked? In this guide, we list toys, watches, electronics, PPE, and other products that fall within the scope of one or more CE marking directives and regulations in the EU. Continue reading List of Products Covered by CE Marking: An Overview