Third-party heavy metals lab testing is mandatory for a wide range of products in the European Union, United States, Australia, and many other countries. In this guide, we explain what all importers must know about heavy metals testing costs, materials, limitations, risks, and how to handle failed test results. Continue reading Heavy Metals Product and Material Lab Testing: A Complete Guide
This guide covers both Amazon’s ‘self-imposed’ chemicals and heavy metals restrictions, and how Amazon keeps track of third-party seller compliance when it comes to substance regulations in the European Union and the United States.
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Lead, cadmium, mercury, and other regulated heavy metals can be found in everything from toys to food contact materials. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about heavy metals regulations concerning consumer products in the United States. Continue reading Heavy Metals Regulations in the United States: An Overview
Heavy metals can be found in everything from jewelry and watch cases to electronic components and toy paints. While lead, cadmium, mercury, and other heavy metals serve a purpose – these substances are also strictly regulated in the European Union.
Keep reading, and learn what you must know about EU heavy metals regulations, including REACH, RoHS, and much more. Continue reading Heavy Metals Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
ASTM F963-17 is a safety standard for toys, covering chemicals and heavy metals, mechanical and physical properties, electrical safety, small parts, and flammability. Ensuring compliance with ASTM F963-17 is mandatory under CPSIA, for a wide range of toys and other children’s products.
In this guide, we explain what importers and brands must know about this standard, including its product scope, requirements, warning labels, lab testing procedures, and more.
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The RoHS Directive restricts chemicals and heavy metals in electronic components, solder, and casing materials. Further, the RoHS Directive applies to essentially all electronic and electrical products imported or manufactured in the European Union.
The requirements of the directive go beyond that of substance restrictions. More specifically, it also covers CE marking and other labeling requirements, technical documentation, harmonised standards, and lab testing requirements.
Continue reading EU RoHS Directive Guide For Importers: An Overview
Wood and bamboo products imported and manufactured in the EU are subject to traceability requirements, chemicals and substance restrictions, safety standards, and labeling requirements.
Examples include European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), the General Product Safety Directive, REACH, and various EN standards. This guide
Are you planning to sell wood or bamboo products in the European Union? In this guide, we cover what importers and Amazon sellers must know about the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), the General Product Safety Directive, REACH, and more.
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Planning to manufacture, import, or sell clothing or other textiles in the United States? In this guide, we explain what you must know about chemical and heavy metals regulations, labeling requirements, lab testing, certification, and much more concerning textiles compliance in the United States. Continue reading Clothing and Textiles Regulations in the United States: A Complete Guide
The CE mark indicates that a product is compliant with all applicable directives and regulations – which in turn requires the CE mark. Such ‘CE marking directives’ and regulations apply to a wide range of products, including electronics, toys, helmets, sunglasses, and medical devices.
In this guide, we list the directives and regulations for which the CE mark is required. Each directive and regulation also includes a product list and other requirements that EU importers and manufacturers must be aware of.
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