Category: United States

Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA): An Essential Guide

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Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act

The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA) applies to art materials imported, manufactured, and sold in the United States. In this guide, we explain what you must know about the product scope, labeling, documentation, and testing requirements of the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA).

primary sources for this article are the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s site and legislative instruments associated with LHAMA.
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Candle Safety Standards and Regulations in the US: An Overview

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Candles

Candles sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, safety standards, labeling, and other compliance requirements. In this guide we take a closer look into 16 CFR Part 1500.17, ASTM standards, California Proposition 65, country of origin marking, and other compliance requirements that US candle manufacturers and importers must keep track of.

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Carpets and Rugs Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Carpets and rugs sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, flammability standards, labeling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Flammable Fabrics Act, CPSIA, ATSM standards, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements for carpets and rugs.

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Shoes and Footwear Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Footwear imported and manufactured in the United States is covered by various regulations, standards, substance restrictions, labeling, and testing requirements. Further, additional requirements apply to protective footwear and children’s footwear.

In this guide, we explain what you need to know about the OSH Act, 16 CFR Part 1610, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements for footwear.

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Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) Guide For United States Importers

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Shirts

The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) regulates flammability in clothing, carpets, mattresses, and other products – either manufactured in or imported to the United States. In this guide, we explain how the FFA works and what you must do to ensure compliance.
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Energy Star Guide: Marking, Certification and Testing Requirements

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ENERGY STAR Guide

Are you an importer or manufacturer looking to use the ENERGY STAR mark for your products? Having the mark on your product communicates that your product is more energy efficient.

This article covers the ENERGY STAR program and its associated marks and addresses common questions associated with the program. The primary source for this article comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR program.

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Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) Guide: An Overview

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Are you an importer or manufacturer of appliances and equipment in the US? The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) imposes test procedures, labeling requirements, and energy targets that may apply to your product.

In this article, we introduce the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) and its parts, and we address common questions associated with the act.
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CPSIA Requirements For Importers & Manufacturers: A Complete Guide

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CPSIA Guide

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulates all children’s products (for 12-year-olds or younger) imported, manufactured, and sold in the United States. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about CPSIA requirements.

More specifically, the guide covers the product scope, mandatory safety standards, certification, tracking labeling, and labeling requirements.

The article also explains how businesses and consumers can determine if a certain product is non-CPSIA compliant.

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Pet Product Regulations in the US: A Practical Guide

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Pet toys and accessories imported and manufactured in the United States are subject to various consumer product regulations and standards. In this guide, we cover chemicals and heavy metals restrictions, flammability requirements, and labeling requirements for pet products in general.

Here are some examples of pet products to which this guide is relevant:

  • Pet toys
  • Pet accessories
  • Pet clothing
  • Dog beds
  • Cat scratching trees
  • Pet food

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Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Guide for Importers and Manufacturers

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Generally Recognized As Safe
The US FDA designates substances as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) if experts have determined via scientific processes that said substances do not pose any inherent health risks. Substances that are GRAS can be found on the FDA’s Food Additives Status List.

This guide covers what GRAS is, food ingredients that have been sanctioned before the implementation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (FD&C) Act, and which direct and indirect food substances are affirmed as GRAS.

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