Cosmetics Safety and Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Cosmetics Regulations United States

Planning to import or manufacture cosmetics in the United States? In this guide, we explain what you must know about FDA rules, cosmetics labeling, lab testing, documentation, and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Makeup products
  • Haircare products
  • Skincare products
  • Bath oils
  • Nail polishers
  • Oral hygiene products

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Food Contact Material Regulations in Australia: An Overview

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Food Contact Material Regulations Australia

Planning to import lunch boxes, drinkware, cutlery, or other food contact materials to Australia? In this guide, we introduce you to AS 2070:1999, AS 4371:2012, lab testing, labeling and other requirements when importing and selling food contact materials in Australia.

Mentioned Products

  • Food packaging
  • Plastic containers
  • Plastic bottles and jars
  • Ceramic bowls
  • Ceramic knives
  • Ceramic cutting boards
  • Ceramic mugs

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FDA Regulations For Medical Devices: An Overview

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FDA Medical Devices Regulations

Are you planning to import, export, or manufacture medical devices in the United States? In this guide, we introduce you to lab testing requirements, classification, device registration, labeling, GMP and premarket submissions.

Mentioned Products

  • Medical thermometers
  • Medical masks and respirators
  • Medical gloves
  • Medical gowns

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Electronic Product Standards and Regulations in Australia: An Overview

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Electronics Products Regulations Australia

Planning to import and sell electronic products in Australia? In this guide, we introduce you to relevant AS/NZS standards, general safety requirements, Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme (EESS), ACMA rules, the Regulatory Compliance Mark, and much more. Continue reading Electronic Product Standards and Regulations in Australia: An Overview

Product Labeling Requirements in Australia: An Overview

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Product Labeling Requirements in Australia

Planning to import and sell clothing, electronics, toys, or other consumer products in Australia? In this guide, we explain what all importers and exporters must know about Australian product labeling requirements – including manufacturer information, packaging, statements, and more.

The Australia Border Force requires certain goods to be labeled before being imported to Australia, including information such as product description, manufacturer information, packaging information, and other statements. Continue reading Product Labeling Requirements in Australia: An Overview

Furniture Standards and Regulations in Australia: An Overview

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Furniture Regulations Australia

Planning to import and sell furniture in Australia? In this guide, we explain the basics of furniture regulations in Australia, including AS/NZS standards, safety requirements, labeling, and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Bunk beds
  • Cots
  • Bookshelves
  • Drawers
  • Upholstered furniture
  • Swivel chairs

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Fake Product Certificates and Test Reports: An Essential Guide

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Product compliance can be expensive. Consultants and lab testing services can cost thousands of dollars. As such, suppliers have an incentive to cut corners by either creating or buying fake lab test reports and product certificates – for a fraction of what it would cost to do it the right way.

As I write this, we’re in the midst of an enormous medical supplies gold rush. Suppliers and buyers alike are desperate the capitalize on the only booming industry in existence today.

We do a lot of supplier screenings involving document checks. Never before have I seen so many bogus test reports, “CE certificates” and other deceptive documents. That being said, I’ve dealt with this problem for almost ten years now – so it’s certainly not new. Continue reading Fake Product Certificates and Test Reports: An Essential Guide

Face Mask Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Face Mask Regulations United States

Planning to import N95, N99 or other face masks into the United States? In this guide, we cover the basics of face mask and respirator standards, FDA requirements, labeling requirements, lab testing, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • 3-ply, 4-ply and 5-ply surgical masks
  • N95, N99, N100 masks or respirators
  • FFP1, FFP2, FFP3 masks and respirators
  • KN95 masks or respirators

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Earphones Safety Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Earphones Safety Standards United States

Both wireless and wired earphones are covered by various standards and regulations in the United States. In this guide, we cover the basics of FCC Part 15, UL standards, labeling requirements and regulations covering chemicals and heavy metals.

Mentioned products

  • Wireless earphones
  • Wired earphones
  • Bluetooth earphones
  • Noise-canceling headphones
  • In-ear headsets

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