Warning Labeling Requirements for Children’s Products 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 However, keep in mind that these examples might already be outdated.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 Products in the United States

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Further, keep in mind that the examples in this guide might already be outdated, so you should not use this guide as anything but an introduction to the concept of warning labels for toys and other children’s products.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

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

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

Children’s Product & Toy Safety Regulations in Singapore: An Overview

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Planning to import and sell toys or other children’s products in Singapore? In this guide, we explain what you must know about safety standards, product classifications, testing requirements, labeling, documentation, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Finger paints
  • Baby cribs
  • Children high chairs
  • Baby’s walkers

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Children’s Product and Toy Safety Regulations in Canada: An Overview

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Children Products Safety Regulations Canada

About to sell toys or other children’s products in Canada? In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about Canadian toy safety standards, chemical restrictions, labeling, lab testing, and documentation.

Mentioned Products

  • Plush toys
  • Electronic toys
  • Children’s jewelry
  • Children’s clothing
  • Children’s furniture
  • Feeding bottles

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CPSC Small Batch Manufacturers: An Essential Guide

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Importers registered as Small Batch Manufacturers are exempt from some lab tests when importing children’s products – which could potentially save you a few hundred dollars when launching a new product. That said, Small Batch Manufacturer status doesn’t exempt importers from the actual safety standards.

In this guide, you will learn about the registration process, eligibility criteria, mandatory standards, and exempt standards.

Further, I also explain why I still think third-party lab testing is necessary – regardless of whether it’s mandatory or not. Continue reading CPSC Small Batch Manufacturers: An Essential Guide

List of Products Covered by the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71

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Toy Safety Directive EN 71 Product List
Planning to sell toys, children’s furniture or other children’s products in the European Union? If so, then compliance with the Toy Safety Directive is required. In this guide, we list products covered by the Toy Safety Directive, and some exemptions.

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Children’s Furniture Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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If you are planning to import children’s furniture to the US market, this is an article you should not miss reading. In this article, we introduce some regulations and standards regarding importing and selling children’s furniture in the United States.

Mentioned Products

  • Children’s chairs
  • Children’s stools
  • Booster seats
  • Bunk beds
  • Cribs
  • Bassinets

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