Children’s School Supplies and Stationery Regulations in the US

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Children’s school supplies are subject to substance regulations, labeling, certification, and lab testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the basics of CPSIA, ASTM standards, country of origin labeling, and much more.

We also cover some of the main compliance risks importers are exposed to when sourcing school supplies overseas. Continue reading Children’s School Supplies and Stationery Regulations in the US

Children’s Jewelry Regulations in the United States: A Complete Guide

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Children’s jewelry products are subject to mandatory safety standards, chemical and heavy metals restrictions, lab testing, certification, and labeling requirements in the United States.

In this guide, we introduce the reader to CPSIA, ASTM standards, substance restrictions, and other requirements applicable to children’s jewelry.

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Warning Labeling Requirements for Children’s Product in the United States

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Warning labeling requirements in the United States cover everything from suffocation hazards and small parts to fall and strangulation risks. This guide serves as a brief instruction to warning labeling requirements for children’s products in the United States.

Further, we provide warning label examples that are published on official websites such as Federalregister.gov. However, keep in mind that these examples might already be outdated. Continue reading Warning Labeling Requirements for Children’s Product in the United States

Warning Labeling Requirements for Children’s Product in the European Union

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Warning labels are mandatory for a wide range of toys and other children’s products in the European Union. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about age warnings, choking hazard warnings, adult supervision warnings, and other warning labeling requirements.

Further, keep in mind that the examples in this guide might already be outdated, so you should not use this guide as anything but an introduction to the concept of warning labels for toys and other children’s products. Continue reading Warning Labeling Requirements for Children’s Product in the European Union

Baby Pacifier Standards & Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Baby pacifiers are subject to safety standards, substance regulations, labeling, certification, and lab testing requirements in the United States. In this guide, we explain the basics that every baby pacifier importer or manufacturer in the US must know about CPSIA, ASTM standards, compliance risks, and more.

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Children’s School Supplies & Stationery Regulations in the European Union

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Children’s school supplies and stationary are subject to various safety standards, testing, and labeling requirements in the European Union. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about the Toy Safety Directive, CE marking, REACH, GPSD, EN standards – and other compliance requirements applicable to children’s school supplies and stationary. Continue reading Children’s School Supplies & Stationery Regulations in the European Union

Children’s Jewelry Regulations in the European Union: A Complete Guide

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Children’s jewelry is subjected to several safety standards and regulations concerning substance restrictions, physical properties, and more.

In this guide, we discuss applicable regulations and directives such as REACH, the General Product Safety Directive, and the Toy Safety Directive, which apply to jewelry that has a play value. More specifically, we cover EN standards, documentation, labeling, and lab testing requirements. Continue reading Children’s Jewelry Regulations in the European Union: A Complete Guide

Baby Pacifier Standards & Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Baby pacifiers are for obvious reasons subject to strict safety standards and substance rest restrictions. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about general safety requirements, EN standards, REACH, lab testing, and much more.

We also explain why you should not assume that pacifiers manufactured outside the EU are designed to comply with European Union safety requirements in mind. Continue reading Baby Pacifier Standards & Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

CPSIA Durable Infant or Toddler Products Guide: A Complete Guide

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All children’s products manufactured or imported in the US are covered by the CPSIA. However, additional requirements apply to certain types of children’s furniture, baby walkers, play yards, and other products classified as durable infant and toddler products.

In this guide, we explain what these additional requirements are, and how this impacts importers and Amazon sellers in particular. Continue reading CPSIA Durable Infant or Toddler Products Guide: A Complete Guide

Small Parts Regulations and Warnings Requirements in the European Union

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Planning to import or manufacture toys and other children’s products in the European Union? In this guide, we cover what you must know about small parts bans, and how small parts for certain age groups, and how ‘small parts’ are defined. Continue reading Small Parts Regulations and Warnings Requirements in the European Union