European Union Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

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Unsafe and non-compliant products can be subject to recalls. This essentially means that you as a seller must arrange the return, replacement, and possible refund of the affected product. Product recalls are incredibly expensive and can spell disaster for smaller businesses.

Further, products can be subject to a recall for a variety of reasons, including chemical content, design safety flaws, incorrect labeling, and documentation.

In this guide, we help importers and manufacturers better understand how the recall process works in the EU. We also cover common safety hazards that can lead to a recall, the EU RAPEX system, and Amazon’s policy on product recalls. Continue reading European Union Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

Clothing & Textiles Product Lab Testing in the United States: A Complete Guide

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Chemical, flammability, and safety lab testing is often required when importing and manufacturing clothing and other textiles in the United States. In this guide, we cover textiles testing costs, standards, compliance risks, and more. Continue reading Clothing & Textiles Product Lab Testing in the United States: A Complete Guide

FCC Electronic Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

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Electronics Product Lab Testing

Third-party lab testing is required in order to verify compliance with one or more FCC rules. In this guide, we explain what ‘FCC lab testing’ actually means, and to which products the testing procedures apply. Further, we also cover costs, managing testing failure, and more. Continue reading FCC Electronic Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Lab Testing Guide

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Electrical Safety Product Lab Testing

Product testing according to UL standards is necessary if you plan to sell electronic and electrical products in the United States – in particular, if you’re an Amazon seller. In this guide, we explain what UL testing is, how much you should expect to pay, Amazon requirements, dealing with failed tests, and much more. Continue reading Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Lab Testing Guide

FDA Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

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FDA Product Lab Testing

Planning to import or manufacture food contact materials, medical devices, cosmetics, or other products covered by FDA rules? In this guide, you will learn the basics of product testing according to FDA compliance requirements.

Note: This guide is only relevant for consumer products, such as kitchen utensils. For example, this guide does not cover testing for pharmaceuticals. Continue reading FDA Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

Buying ASTM Standards Online: A Complete Guide

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ASTM (American Society for Testing Material) is a non-profit organization in the United States that develops consensus standards for toys, furniture, cosmetics, construction materials, electronics, and other products. It’s often necessary to incorporate ASTM standards into product design and specifications – which in turn requires that you have access to the actual standards.

In this article, we list seven online stores that sell ASTM standards in PDF and hardcopy versions. Continue reading Buying ASTM Standards Online: A Complete Guide

Electronic Product Lab Testing in the European Union: A Complete Guide

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Electronics EMC Testing

Verifying compliance with the Low Voltage Directive, RoHS, EMC Directive, RED and other EU electronics compliance requirements require lab testing. In this guide, I share my experience with electronics lab testing – including cost examples, failure risks, using supplier test reports, and much more. Continue reading Electronic Product Lab Testing in the European Union: A Complete Guide

Clothing and Textiles Product Lab Testing in the EU: A Complete Guide

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Clothing and textiles lab testing helps importers and brands verify compliance with chemical and heavy metals restrictions, safety standards, and flammability standards. In this guide, I explain why testing is necessary, how you can reduce costs, manage failed test results, and much more. Continue reading Clothing and Textiles Product Lab Testing in the EU: A Complete Guide

Laser Device Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Laser Devices Regulations US

Laser devices imported or manufactured in the United States are subject to safety standards, labeling, certification, and testing requirements. This guide serves as a basic instruction to a wide range of laser devices – including barcode scanners, cosmetic laser devices, laser welding machines, and more. Continue reading Laser Device Regulations in the United States: An Overview