Testing according to referenced ASTM standards, which includes ASTM F963-23, is mandatory when importing and manufacturing children’s products in the United States. In this guide, we answer essential questions that you may have about CPSIA lab testing requirements and ASTM F963-23 testing in particular.
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This guide covers requirements for skincare products, such as body lotion and soap. While we mainly focus on the Cosmetic Products Regulation and how the regulation relates to skin care products, we also cover the REACH Regulation, POPs Regulation, and Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870.
Methodology: We list examples of skincare products provided in Annexes II to V of the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Also, we list examples of restricted substances from the following sources:
a. Annex II of the Cosmetic Products Regulation
b. Annex III to V of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (only substances for which skincare products are specifically mentioned)
c. Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products (only substances for skincare care products are specifically mentioned)
d. REACH Regulation
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CPSIA compliance is mandatory for all children’s products manufactured or imported for the US market. Third-party lab testing is mandatory for such children’s products that fall within the scope of CPSIA. However, not just any testing company can issue valid test reports – only those on the list of CPSC-accepted labs.
Methodology
1. We have selected testing companies present on the List of CPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories. Also, we have prioritized companies operating testing facilities in both the United States and Asia.
2. We do not list individual testing facilities. Instead, we list companies that operate CPSC-accepted lab testing facilities. Keep in mind that companies like SGS and TÜV Rheinland often operate multiple CPSC-accepted labs.
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Amazon takes product safety and compliance seriously. In practice, this means that Amazon takes action against non-compliant products by carrying out routine checks, implementing measures for new listings, and taking action when they receive reports.
However, Amazon is also assisted by professionals who identify non-compliant products sold on the marketplace. This can, for example, include products that are not correctly labelled.
One pioneer in this area is Florian Roth, the founder of AMZ Compliance, based in Ostfildern, Germany. In this article, Florian shares his experience in finding and reporting non-compliant products directly to Amazon – for the sake of levelling the playing field for sellers.
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This guide covers requirements for hair care products, such as hair sprays and hair lotions. We primarily explain the Cosmetic Products Regulation regulates substances in hair care products. We also explain the relevance of other regulations such as REACH, and the POPs Regulation in the context of hair care products.
Methodology: We provide examples of hair care products mentioned in Annexes II to V of the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Additionally, we list examples of banned and restricted substances from the following sources:
a. Annex II to V of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (only substances for which hair care products are mentioned)
b. Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products (only substances for which hair care products are mentioned)
c. REACH Regulation
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Cosmetics made for the EU market must comply with certain substance restrictions. Some substances are prohibited, while limits apply to others. In some cases, there are also positive substance restrictions, in the sense that only certain substances can be used.
In short, understanding the status of the substances used in your cosmetic products is essential when selling in the EU. This guide takes a closer look at these restrictions in the Cosmetic Products Regulation, REACH, and the POPs regulation.
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The Cosmetic Products Regulation establishes requirements for cosmetic products in the European Union, such as makeup, hair care products, skin care products, and more. In this guide we break down the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation, including substance restrictions, safety assessment, labelling, and documentation.
In addition, we also list other regulations that are relevant to cosmetics, such as the REACH regulation and CLP regulation.
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Pacifiers sold in the United States are subject to strict safety standards and chemical restrictions. There are also requirements concerning labeling, certification, and testing of pacifiers.
This guide serves as an introduction to these requirements. More specifically, we take a closer look at CPSIA, 16 CFR Part 1511, 16 CFR Part 1303, and other requirements that tend to be relevant to pacifiers manufactured or imported for the US market.
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Baby pacifiers, teats, and similar products are subject to strict safety standards and substance restrictions. In this guide, we explain the main requirements of relevant regulations such as the Teats and Soothers Directive, the General Product Safety Regulation, REACH, and more.
We also explain why you should not assume that pacifiers manufactured outside the EU are designed to comply with European Union safety requirements.
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AC adapters, power supplies, and chargers are used to power all sorts of electronics. AC adapters are also potential electrical and fire hazards, which is why these are subject to various regulations and standards in the United States. This includes 47 CFR Part 15, 10 CFR Part 430, and several UL standards – the latter of which are generally voluntary.
This guide serves as an introduction to compliance requirements for AC adapters, and power supplies and chargers in general. You also find examples of relevant standards.
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