The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) sets flammability standards for certain textile products such as clothing, children’s sleepwear, and carpets. In this guide, we list several product types and categories covered by the FFA – and examples of related flammability standards. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) sets safety standards and other compliance requirements for protective equipment. In this guide, we list several product categories covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) – including gloves, helmets, safety goggles, and much more. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Unsafe and non-compliant products can be recalled as a result of consumer complaints, reported injury, or an investigation by certain government agencies. Sometimes, manufacturers and importers act on self-identified defects, quality issues, and hazards.
Product recalls can be extremely costly for importers or manufacturers – as the process may involve tracing and refunding consumers.
In this guide, we explain some of the more common causes of product recalls, and how the process works. We also include examples of recalls for children’s products, medical devices, and other product categories. Continue reading United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers
Selling products in California often requires compliance with additional safety standards, chemical restrictions, labeling, and testing requirements – in addition to those applicable in the United States as a whole.
In this guide, we introduce importers, manufacturers, and distributors to California product compliance requirements applicable to apparel, children’s products, electronics, furniture, packaging, and many other product categories.
Important: This article only serves as an introduction to safety requirements, substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and other compliance requirements in California. It is not a complete guide and is not kept up to date. Further, keep in mind that national product regulations (e.g. CPSIA) apply in all states. Continue reading Product Safety Standards and Regulations in California: An Overview
Ensuring The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliance requires a thorough understanding of safety standards, certification, lab testing, labeling, and small parts requirements. Rather than managing the CPSIA compliance on their own, many importers and manufacturers opt to work with professional consultants.
In this guide, we list consulting companies offering CPSIA compliance services in the United States.
Continue reading List of CPSIA Consulting Companies: Our Top 8 Picks
Ensuring compliance with FCC-related standards, labeling, testing, and certification requirements requires expertise that many importers and manufacturers don’t have in-house. As such, many businesses seek outside help – namely from consulting companies and other service providers specialized in the FCC compliance process.
In this guide, we list some of the leading firms offering such services – everything from SDoC and technical file creation to ‘design for compliance’ engineering and debugging services. Continue reading List of FCC Consulting Companies: Our 9 Top Pick
California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 covers flammability requirements for upholstered furniture – such as couches, recliners, and cushions. In this guide, we explain the basics of lab testing, and labeling requirements.
Further, we also cover 16 CFR Part 1640 – Standard for the Flammability of Upholstered Furniture, which is based on TB 117-2013 and applicable to furniture importers and manufacturers in all US states. Continue reading California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013): An Overview
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations cover food contact materials, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and more. Understanding and implementing compliance with the relevant standards, documentation, labeling, and lab testing requirements often requires help from qualified experts.
In this guide, we list some of the leading companies offering FDA product compliance-related services for a wide range of products and materials. Each company profile includes an introduction, services, and qualifications. Continue reading List of FDA Consulting Companies: Our 10 Top Picks
Need help ensuring compliance with CPSIA, CA Prop 65, FCC or FDA regulations, or other compliance requirements in the United States? Compliance consultants and law firms specialized in product compliance can help with everything from research to the practical aspects.
In this guide, we list US-based product compliance consultants and law firms that offer a wide range of services – covering electronics, children’s products, kitchen products, and more.
Each company profile includes an introduction, service overview, and product scope. Continue reading List of Product Compliance Consultants and Law Firms in the United States
Chemical, flammability, and safety lab testing is often required when importing and manufacturing clothing and other textiles in the United States. In this guide, we cover textiles testing costs, standards, compliance risks, and more. Continue reading Clothing & Textiles Product Lab Testing in the United States: A Complete Guide
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