Category: United States

The Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) aims at providing consumers with accurate information regarding the product name, seller identity, and content quantity of packages so that the purchasers can compare quantity and price with other products.

The Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) covers products ranging from apparel and textiles to food and beverage. In this guide, we list some of the categories covered by the UPLR and the various ways that the regulation impacts the packaging labeling requirements.

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Though the UPLR may apply to many different categories of products, in this guide we only list products that are mentioned in the regulation itself. This article also lists some products that are covered by the UPLR, but which may be exempt from some requirements – under certain conditions.

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Planning to import or manufacture fitness equipment in the United States? In this guide, we cover regulations and standards relevant to gym machines, treadmills and other electric fitness equipment, fitness products for kids, and more.

More specifically, the guide covers Physical Medicine Devices – 21 CFR 890 (FDA), CPSIA, California Proposition 65, and various ASTM and UL standards.

This guide covers regulations and standards applicable to fitness products, such as gym machines,

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Are you importing or manufacturing packaging materials in the United States? If so, you need to be aware of heavy metals restrictions, safety standards, labeling rules, and other compliance requirements.

In this guide, we take a look at Fair Packaging Labeling Act (FPLA), Fair Packaging Labeling Act (FPLA), the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), and the Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation.

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The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) restricts hazardous substances and products that may contain hazardous substances. In this guide, we list various categories of products that fall under the scope of the FHSA, such as art materials, adhesives, and bicycles.

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This list is based on the Regulations, Mandatory Standards and Bans list published on the official CPSC website. We only list products covered by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).

General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

Importers or manufacturers of non-children’s products covered by the FHSA for which consumer product safety rules apply have to issue a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC). The GCC is a self-issue document certifying that a product complies with applicable safety standards, and it must include data such as:

• Product name and description
• List of applicable CPSC safety rules and standards
• Company information
• Name of the person holding the test report
• Date and place of production
• Date and place of product testing
• Third-party testing company information

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Are you an importer or a manufacturer supplying products like electrical installations or equipment into the United States? Then you may be required to seek NRTL Approval for your product.

In the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Commission (OSHA) imposes duties on employers to ensure a safe working environment for employees. To do this, OSHA requires certain products to be “approved” by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In turn, employers, retailers, and customers have an expectation that applicable products supplied are compliant with OSHA rules.

In this article, we present information related to the NRTL approval process and explain why it would be important to importers and manufacturers.
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