Category: United States

This guide explains how to create a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) in 7 steps based on the standard CPSC sample structure. Each point explains what information to include, complete with examples of the different formats that can be used.

Note that this guide is written based on the assumption that you lack the capability to perform your own testing according to applicable product safety rules and must therefore use a third-party testing company.
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Leather products sold in the United States must comply with chemical restrictions, labeling, and other requirements. Some are specific to leather products, while others apply to coatings, heavy metals, or consumer products in general.

In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 24, California Proposition 65, and other requirements applicable to leather products in the United States.

Product examples

• Leather bags
• Leather belts
• Leather wallets
• Hides
• Leather furniture covers
• Other leather products

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Cables imported and manufactured in the United States are subject to various regulations and safety standards. Compliance with applicable regulations and standards is essential, as unsafe cables may cause fires, electrical shocks, or damage other devices.

This guide takes a close look at how regulations such as 47 CFR Part 15 and 16 CFR Part 1120 apply to cables in the United States. You will also learn why voluntary UL and ASTM standards are important to consider when importing or manufacturing cables.

Product examples

• USB cables
• Power cords
• Extension cords
• Optical fiber cables

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Drones and unmanned aircraft systems imported or manufactured in the United States are subject to various regulations and standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at regulations specific to drones and requirements applicable to components such as lithium batteries.

Note: This guide primarily focuses on product requirements, not operational requirements or requirements for pilots. However, we do mention operational requirements in the section concerning “Other rules”, as we thought it was important to at least mention geofencing requirements, and put them into the context of other airspace restrictions.

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Part 1263 sets safety requirements concerning button cell batteries and coin batteries. The standard applies both to consumer products that contain such batteries and battery packaging. Ensuring compliance requires that the product battery compartment is designed according to certain mechanical safety requirements and that warning labeling is affixed to the product and packaging.
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Part 1262 sets magnet safety requirements for consumer products that belong to certain categories, and that contain magnets with certain size and strength characteristics. In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers must know about covered products, exemptions, magnet requirements, certification, and testing requirements under Part 1262.

Note that Part 1262 is not applicable to toys. Instead, sets magnet safety requirements for other consumer products – including those that are not intended for children.
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Plumbing fixtures sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, such as 40 CFR Part 143 Subpart B, and standards. These regulations and standards, in turn, set requirements regarding substance restrictions, labeling, testing, and more.

It is essential that you ensure your plumbing fixtures do not pose risks to consumers, as unsafe plumbing fixtures may, for instance, expose them to lead and other harmful substances.

This guide explains how different regulations and standards apply to plumbing products such as faucets and urinals sold in the United States.

Product examples

• Kitchen faucets
• Showerheads
• Urinals
• Water closets

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ASTM standards set technical specifications for consumer products and materials. Some ASTM standards are mandatory due to being incorporated by reference in US regulations. In this guide, we explain how you can determine if compliance with ASTM standards is necessary and answer other common questions related to ASTM standards.
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