In the United States, sleeping bags are subject to various standards, labeling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 303, ASTM F1955, Law Labels, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements relevant to sleeping bags.
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Warnings texts and symbols are mandatory for certain toys and other children’s products sold in the United States. The main purpose of warning labeling is to inform parents and other care givers of potential risks, which can involve everything from small parts warnings to more specific hazards.
In this guide, we take a closer look at the various types of warning texts and symbols applicable to toys and other children’s products in the United States.
Methodology: The different types of warning labels and product examples featured in this guide are retrieved from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s published guidance documents, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) pages, and public ASTM standard pages. Note that more warning label types may exist. Further, we do not have access to ASTM standards – which may also contain additional warning labels.
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Importers and manufacturers based in the United States are generally responsible for ensuring that their products are safe and correctly labeled. That said, sometimes things still go wrong, despite your best efforts.
Product liability insurance plans can go a long way when it comes to reducing the risks of injuries and other damaging situations caused by product compliance issues.
In this guide, we list product liability insurance carriers, brokers, and agencies in the United States.
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Power tools imported and manufactured for sale in the United States are subject to various compliance requirements, covering standards, labeling, and safety testing. Ensure compliance is of utmost importance, as unsafe power tools can cause property damages, severe injury or even death.
In this guide, we explain how OSHA standards, UL standards, and regulations such as RoHS and the Hazardous Materials Regulations are relevant to power tools in the US.
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In this guide, we identify Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements contained in several regulations and explain their provisions. The regulations covered in this guide affect products such as food contact materials, cosmetic products, and medical devices.
Note that this guide is not intended to cover all regulations that contain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. For example, it does not cover GMP requirements relating to pharmaceuticals, biological products, and food.
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Baby strollers and walkers sold in the United States must comply with safety standards and substance restrictions. In addition, compliance with certification, labeling, and testing requirements is also mandatory.
In this guide, we take a closer look at the CPSIA, ASTM F833, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements relevant to baby strollers in the US.
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Diving equipment imported or manufactured in the United States is subject to the requirements of several regulations and standards. In this guide, we explain how regulations such as 46 CFR Part 197, 46 CFR Part 1910, and the CPSIA are relevant to various types of diving equipment for professional and recreational use.
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Climbing equipment imported or manufactured in the United States is subject to requirements such as fall protection, mechanical performance, and static loading testing. This is important because, if the climbing equipment is defective or does not comply with the relevant requirements, workers and consumers can suffer serious injuries or even deaths due to falling from heights or other risks.
In this guide, we explain how regulations such as 29 CFR Part 1910 and standards such as ANSI Z89.1 and ASTM F887 are relevant to climbing equipment.
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Furniture imported and manufactured for sale in the United States is subject to various flammability standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 1640, ASTM standards, fire safety standards such as NFPA 260, and state-level flammability standards for furniture.
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Electronic cigarettes and vapes sold in the United States are subject to safety, labeling, documentation, and other requirements. These requirements apply not only to the e-cigarette device itself, but also to batteries, chargers, and e-liquids.
In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, the Hazardous Materials Regulations, UL standards, and other compliance requirements relevant to e-cigarettes.
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