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Products subject to certain mandatory product safety rules must be covered by a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC). This guide explains how you can determine whether a General Certificate of Conformity is required for your product. We also provide examples of products subject to this requirement.
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How to Create a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) in 7 Steps
Posted on — Leave a commentThis guide explains how to create a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) in 7 steps based on the standard CPSC sample structure. Each point explains what information to include, complete with examples of the different formats that can be used.
Note that this guide is written based on the assumption that you lack the capability to perform your own testing according to applicable product safety rules and must therefore use a third-party testing company.
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EU Technical Documentation Requirements for Electronic Products
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Technical documentation is generally required for electronics covered by one or more EU regulations or directives mandating CE marking. In this guide, we use technical documentation requirements listed in the Low Voltage Directive as a case study demonstrating how to create technical documentation for electronic and electrical products sold in the European Union.
We also address common questions about technical documentation for electronic products in the FAQ section.
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Which Products Require a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)?
Posted on — Leave a commentCreating a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) is mandatory if your product is determined to be a children’s product and subject to one or more children’s product safety rules. In this guide, we explain how you can assess if this is the case, while also providing examples of products that require a Children’s Product Certificate in the United States.
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How to Create a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) in 7 steps
Posted on — Leave a commentThis guide explains how to create a Children’s Product Certificate when manufacturing or importing products classified as children’s products. This process involves specifying product and company information, as well as listing children’s product safety rules for which the product has been tested.
Note that you can only create a Children’s Product Certificate once third-party lab testing has been completed.
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Leather Product Regulations in the United States: An Overview
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Leather products sold in the United States must comply with chemical restrictions, labeling, and other requirements. Some are specific to leather products, while others apply to coatings, heavy metals, or consumer products in general.
In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 24, California Proposition 65, and other requirements applicable to leather products in the United States.
Product examples
- Leather bags
- Leather belts
- Leather wallets
- Hides
- Leather furniture covers
- Other leather products
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Cable Regulations in the United States: An Overview
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Cables imported and manufactured in the United States are subject to various regulations and safety standards. Compliance with applicable regulations and standards is essential, as unsafe cables may cause fires, electrical shocks, or damage other devices.
This guide takes a close look at how regulations such as 47 CFR Part 15 and 16 CFR Part 1120 apply to cables in the United States. You will also learn why voluntary UL and ASTM standards are important to consider when importing or manufacturing cables.
Product examples
- USB cables
- Power cords
- Extension cords
- Optical fiber cables
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How to CE Mark Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in 5 Steps
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This guide explains the step-by-step CE marking process for products defined as Personal Protective Equipment under the EU PPE Regulation, from the manufacturer’s perspective. Products defined as PPE include the following:
- Sunglasses
- Skiing goggles
- Welding goggles
- Protective gloves
- Protective clothing
- Dust masks
- Ear protection
- Bicycle helmets
- Climbing helmets
- Construction hard hats
- High visibility safety vests
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How to UKCA Mark a Product in 5 Steps
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This article serves as a step-by-step guide explaining how to affix UKCA marking to products manufactured for the UK market. We break down the process into 5 steps from the point of view of a manufacturer managing the UKCA marking process, with additional instructions for importers.
The 5-step UKCA marking process described in this guide can be broadly applied to the following product categories:
- Toys
- Electronics
- Machinery
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Medical Devices
- Gas Appliance
Technical Documentation Requirements in the UK: A Complete Guide
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Technical documentation is mandatory for various products sold in the United Kingdom, including toys, electronics, machinery, PPE and medical devices. In this guide, we explain how you can find technical documentation requirements for your products and when you may need to submit it to a third party for review.
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