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Are you an importer or a manufacturer supplying products like electrical installations or equipment into the United States? Then you may be required to seek NRTL Approval for your product.

In the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Commission (OSHA) imposes duties on employers to ensure a safe working environment for employees. To do this, OSHA requires certain products to be “approved” by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In turn, employers, retailers, and customers have an expectation that applicable products supplied are compliant with OSHA rules.

In this article, we present information related to the NRTL approval process and explain why it would be important to importers and manufacturers.
Continue reading NRTL Approval for Importers and Manufacturers: A Summary

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) develop standards for electronics and other products. These standards are often voluntary but serve as a reference point for ensuring that products are safe by design. In this guide, we explain what importers and Amazon sellers must know about UL standards, including product scope, examples, UL certification, UL listing, and more.

Continue reading UL Standards for Importers and Amazon Sellers: An Essential Guide

Lab testing is necessary when importing and manufacturing most products in the United States. In this guide, we cover US lab testing requirements applicable to children’s products, textiles, furniture, electronics, and many other product categories. We also list US state regulations and standards that may require lab testing.

In addition, you’ll also learn why lab testing is in your interest as an importer or manufacturer when doing so is voluntary. Continue reading Product Lab Testing Requirements in the United States: An Overview

Bicycles are subject to various regulations and safety standards in the United States. In this guide, we cover the FHSA, CPSIA, ATSM standards, and other US compliance requirements applicable to bikes.

Further, this guide covers regulations for adult and children’s bicycles, but it doesn’t cover specific regulations for stationary gym bikes and e-bikes.
Continue reading Bicycle Safety Standards and Regulations in the US: An Overview

Vibrators containing lithium batteries, plastics containing potentially harmful chemicals, and designs that may or may not be mechanically safe. Sex toys can pose serious safety risks, which in turn requires manufacturers and importers to take steps to ensure that their products are safe and compliant.

In this guide, we explain what brands must know about sex toy safety standards, substance regulations, labeling, and lab testing requirements in the United States.   Continue reading Sex Toy Safety Standards & Regulations in the United States: An Overview