Power Tool Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Power Tool Regulations in the United States

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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Good Manufacturing Practice in the United States

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Good Manufacturing Practice in the United States
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 Stroller Regulations in the United States: A Complete Guide

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Baby Stroller Regulations in the United States
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 Regulations and Standards in the United States

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Diving Equipment Regulations and Standards in the United States
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 Regulations and Standards in the United States

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Climbing Equipment Regulations and Standards in the United States

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 Flammability Safety Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Furniture Flammability Safety Standards United States

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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E-Cigarette and E-Liquid Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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E-cigarettes regulations in the US

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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E-Bike Regulations & Standards in the United States: An Overview

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E-bikes Regulations in the United States

Electric bikes imported or manufactured for the US market are subject to various standards, labeling, and testing requirements. These are primarily meant to limit various risks that concern mechanical safety, battery safety, and other areas.

In this guide, we cover 16 CFR Part 1512, 47 CFR Part 15, and other compliance requirements applicable both to the e-bike itself and its battery.

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Small Parts Regulations and Warnings in the United States: An Overview

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Toys and other children’s products are subject to small parts restrictions in the United States. The specific small parts requirements depend on the product type and age group but can range from bans to mandatory warning labeling.

In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers must know about rules concerning small parts in the US, with a focus on 16 CFR Part 1500, 16 CFR Part 1501, CPSIA, and ASTM F963.

More specifically, the guide covers small parts definitions, age group-specific requirements, warning labels, and more.

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Mattress Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Mattresses sold in the United States are subject to various regulations and standards concerning flammability and chemicals. These also set requirements concerning documentation, labelling, and safety testing.

This guide covers various compliance requirements related to mattresses, including the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA), Law Labels, and ASTM F1566.

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