The CPSIA requires that all toys and other children’s products sold in the United States be safety tested. This generally involves testing according to one or more children’s product safety rules. For toys, testing according to ASTM F963-23 is also required.
In this guide, we explain what US businesses selling children’s products must know about CPSIA and ASTM F963-23 testing requirements.
Children’s products sold in the United States must have a tracking label that makes it possible to trace a product to a certain company and production run. In this guide, we explain what you must know about creating CPSIA tracking labels, including the required information, placement, and much more.
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Do you intend to import or distribute products that require CE marking? Then you need to check that the manufacturer has affixed the CE marking correctly. This, in turn, requires that certain documentation can be obtained and verified.
Note: I assume that you are intending to import or distribute an existing product. If you are having a new product manufactured, then there are no pre-existing CE marking documents to check.
Hallmarking generally indicates if certain jewellery and precious metal items have undergone independent testing and verification, and matches the material description. Jewellery over a certain weight sold in the UK that is described as made from gold, silver, platinum or palladium must bear a hallmark applied by an Assay Office.
This guide explains the requirements of the Hallmarking Act 1973, and answers some frequently asked questions concerning hallmarking.
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Toys, electronics, machinery, PPE, medical devices, and other products imported from China to the EU are subject to various regulations and directives mandating CE marking.
In this guide, we answer common questions about CE marking in the context of importing products from China. We also highlight some of the common misunderstandings surrounding CE marking products manufactured in China.
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Amazon can remove products for compliance reasons for various reasons. In many cases, Amazon is acting correctly. However, there are situations in which product removals or suspensions for compliance reasons can be successfully appealed.
In this guide, we explain why Amazon suspend products, and how sellers can appeal product removals and suspensions to have their products reinstated.
Note: This guide is focused on product removal appeals in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. That said, the methods explained can likely be applied to other markets as well.
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The EUDR sets due diligence requirements that can be hard for businesses to meet. However, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and other organisations operate certification schemes offering traceability that can help operators and traders meet the EUDR requirements without establishing their own monitoring systems from the ground up.
In this guide, we take a closer look at EUDR-related solutions provided by the FSC, PEFC, RSPO, and 4C Services.
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Planning to sell on Amazon in the UK? In this guide, we explain what you must know about UKCA marking, CE marking, GPSR 2005, REACH and other compliance requirements for Amazon sellers shipping to the United Kingdom.
You will also learn how Amazon seller requirements can differ between Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
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Manufacturing defects and chemical contamination can result in extremely costly product recalls, even if you have taken every precaution to ensure product safety and compliance. However, product recall insurance covering some of the costs can help you limit the impact of recalls.
In this guide, we explain what product recall insurance is and what you need to know about required documentation, covered expenses, and more.
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Businesses selling products on Amazon in the United States must ensure compliance with various regulations and standards. In this guide, we explain what you must know about Amazon compliance requirements concerning US federal and US state regulations.
You will also learn why voluntary UL and ASTM standards are also mandatory for certain products sold on Amazon in the US.
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