Heavy Metals Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

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Lead, cadmium, mercury and other heavy metals are either restricted or banned for use in consumer products in most developed countries. This includes the EU, US, UK and many others.

Verifying that a product or material does not contain restricted heavy metals often requires third-party lab testing.

In this guide, we explain what all brands must know about heavy metals testing costs, materials, substance limitations, risks, and how to handle failed test results. Continue reading Heavy Metals Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation: An Overview

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Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation

The Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation has been adopted in 19 US states. The purpose of the regulation is to restrict the usage of heavy metals and chemicals in product packaging materials. In this guide, we explain what you should know about these restrictions, and the steps you can take to ensure compliance.

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Resin Identification Codes in the United States: A Practical Guide

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Resin Identification Codes

Resin Identification Codes indicate the type of plastic a bottle or container is made of, to facilitate waste collection. Using Resin Identification Codes is mandatory in most US states. However, the requirements differ between states in terms of the actual codes being used, and the types of containers that must be labeled with one.

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Baby Feeding Bottle Standards and Regulations in the United States

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Baby feeding bottles sold in the United States are subject to various safety standards, food contact materials regulations, labeling, documentation, and testing requirements.

In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about 16 CFR Part 1303, CPSIA, FDA 21 CFR, and other relevant regulations.

We also explain why baby bottle importers must exercise caution when buying from overseas manufacturers.
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Baby Feeding Bottle Standards and Regulations in the EU: An Overview

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Planning to import or manufacture baby feeding bottles in the European Union? Childcare products, including baby feeding bottles, are strictly regulated. More specifically, baby bottles must both meet strict mechanical safety standards, and food contact material regulations.

In this guide, we cover relevant safety standards, substance restrictions, labelling, documentation, and testing requirements.

In addition, this guide also covers compliance risks that baby feeding bottle importers and manufacturers must be aware of.

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FCC Certification Guide: An Overview

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FCC Certification

Planning to import or manufacture electronics in the United States? In this guide, we explain the certification authorization procedure requirements for devices that fall under the scope of FCC 47 CFR Part 15. This includes documentation, labeling, and testing requirements.
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List of Extended Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) in the EU

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The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy that makes manufacturers and importers responsible for what happens to the packaging of their products after it has reached its post-consumer stage. This means that companies must pay a fee to a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), which in turn collects, disposes, and recycles their packaging.

In this guide, we introduce Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) in different EU countries, that can help your company comply with national EPR requirements. Every EU member state has a list of recognised Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). In this article, we only list organisations that are PRO Europe members, which covers most EU countries. Continue reading List of Extended Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) in the EU

Recreational Craft Directive: Guide for EU Importers and Manufacturers

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Recreational Craft Directive

Planning to import or manufacture recreational crafts in the European Union? This article covers requirements regarding the Recreational Craft Directive, such as the product scope, conformity assessment procedure and modules, documentation, labelling, and lab testing.

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Gas Appliances Regulation: Guide for EU Importers and Manufacturers

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Gas Appliances Regulation

Planning to import or manufacture gas appliances and fittings in the European Union? This article provides information about the Gas Appliances Regulation requirements, including CE marking, documentation, harmonised standards, and testing requirements.

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