List of Product Liability Insurance Companies in Singapore

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Product liability insurance can be your last line of defence if anyone is harmed by your product. In this guide, we list Singapore based product liability insurance companies offering insurance solutions for a wide range of business needs and product types.

We list insurance companies, brokers, and agencies – and explain how they differ.

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List of Product Liability Insurance Companies in Canada

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Products sold in Canada must comply with national product safety standards, labeling, and certification requirements. That said, unforeseen manufacturing and design defects can render your products unsafe and non-compliant – which in turn can result in injury or property damage.

Should the worst happen, product liability insurance can serve as a last line of defense as it can cover costs (at least in part) arising from claims or legal fees.

In this guide, we list some of Canada’s leading product liability insurance companies, brokers, and agencies – that can help protect your business. Continue reading List of Product Liability Insurance Companies in Canada

List of Product Liability Insurance Companies in Australia

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Planning to import or manufacture products in Australia? In this guide, we list Australian product liability insurers, brokers, and agencies.

We also explain why product liability insurance is necessary for Australian importers, brands, and Amazon sellers.

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List of Product Compliance Software and SaaS: An Overview

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Product Compliance Software

Product compliance software and SaaS tools can help you assess applicable standards and regulations, manage substances, create labels files and certificates, lab testing, and other aspects of the process. In this guide, we list some of the leading software and SaaS solutions in the product compliance space. Continue reading List of Product Compliance Software and SaaS: An Overview

List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)

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The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) sets flammability standards for certain textile products such as clothing, children’s sleepwear, and carpets. In this guide, we list several product types and categories covered by the FFA – and examples of related flammability standards. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)

List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Safety helmet and goggles

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) sets safety standards and other compliance requirements for protective equipment. In this guide, we list several product categories covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) – including gloves, helmets, safety goggles, and much more. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

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Unsafe and non-compliant products can be recalled as a result of consumer complaints, reported injury, or an investigation by certain government agencies. Sometimes, manufacturers and importers act on self-identified defects, quality issues, and hazards.

Product recalls can be extremely costly for importers or manufacturers – as the process may involve tracing and refunding consumers.

In this guide, we explain some of the more common causes of product recalls, and how the process works. We also include examples of recalls for children’s products, medical devices, and other product categories. Continue reading United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

Product Safety Standards and Regulations in California: An Overview

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Product Safety Standards Regulations California

Selling products in California often requires compliance with additional safety standards, chemical restrictions, labeling, and testing requirements – in addition to those applicable in the United States as a whole.

In this guide, we introduce importers, manufacturers, and distributors to California product compliance requirements applicable to apparel, children’s products, electronics, furniture, packaging, and many other product categories.

Important: This article only serves as an introduction to safety requirements, substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and other compliance requirements in California. It is not a complete guide and is not kept up to date. Further, keep in mind that national product regulations (e.g. CPSIA) apply in all states. Continue reading Product Safety Standards and Regulations in California: An Overview

List of FCC Consulting Companies: Our 9 Top Pick

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Ensuring compliance with FCC-related standards, labeling, testing, and certification requirements requires expertise that many importers and manufacturers don’t have in-house. As such, many businesses seek outside help – namely from consulting companies and other service providers specialized in the FCC compliance process.

In this guide, we list some of the leading firms offering such services – everything from SDoC and technical file creation to ‘design for compliance’ engineering and debugging services. Continue reading List of FCC Consulting Companies: Our 9 Top Pick

California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013): An Overview

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California Technical Bulletin 117-2013

California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 covers flammability requirements for upholstered furniture – such as couches, recliners, and cushions. In this guide, we explain the basics of lab testing, and labeling requirements.

Further, we also cover 16 CFR Part 1640 – Standard for the Flammability of Upholstered Furniture, which is based on TB 117-2013 and applicable to furniture importers and manufacturers in all US states. Continue reading California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013): An Overview