List of Products Covered by RoHS: An Overview

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Products Covered by RoHS
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is applicable to essentially all electronic products sold in the European Union. In this article, we list electronic toys, speakers, earphones and other products that fall within the scope of RoHS.

What is RoHS

RoHS restricts heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in all electronic products sold in the European Union. Ensuring RoHS compliance requires that all electronic components, PCBs and solders are RoHS compliant.

Important information

  • RoHS compliant components are available worldwide, but compliance should not be taken for granted
  • RoHS compliance can be verified through third-party lab testing
  • CE marking is normally required for ‘RoHS products

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Glove Standards and Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Gloves sold in the United States are subject to various product regulations, safety standards, labeling rules, and testing requirements. In this guide, we explain what gloves importers must know about the OSH act, fabrics regulations, certification, and more

Mentioned products

  • Coated gloves
  • Leather gloves
  • Rubber gloves
  • Chemical resistant gloves
  • Fabric gloves
  • Dishwashing gloves
  • Sports gloves
  • Winter gloves
  • Children’s gloves

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Amazon Clothing & Textiles Requirements For Sellers: An Overview

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Amazon Clothing Requirements for Sellers

Planning to sell clothing and other textile products on Amazon? In this guide, we explain what Amazon sellers must know about product standards, labeling rules, testing, and certification when selling dresses and suits, children’s clothing, sportswear, and other textile products.

Note: This guide only covers product regulations, standards and other requirements for selling on Amazon in the United States. However, the same principles apply when selling products on Amazon in the European Union, Australia, Japan, and elsewhere. Further, Amazon can change their own terms and requirements at will. This article serves as an introduction, but not a replacement for the up to date seller requirements on the Amazon Seller Central.

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Gloves Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Gloves Regulations European Union

Gloves are subject to a range of safety standards and substance regulations in the European Union. That said, the compliance requirements differ depending on the type of glove. In this guide, we explain what EU importers must know about the PPE directive, EN standards, CE marking and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Working gloves
  • Gardening gloves
  • Dishwashing gloves
  • Rubber gloves
  • Leather gloves
  • Protective gloves for chemical risks
  • Protective gloves for mechanical risks

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Product Certification Requirements in the United States: A Complete Guide

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Product certification is mandatory when importing and selling certain products in the United States. In this guide, we introduce you to product certification requirements covering toys and children’s products, electronics, wooden products, and more. Continue reading Product Certification Requirements in the United States: A Complete Guide

LED Lighting Safety Standards in the European Union: An Overview

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LED Lighting Safety Standards in the EU
LED lighting products are regulated by an array of EU directives and safety standards. This guide covers what European importers and Amazon sellers must know about electrical safety standards, EMC, heavy metals, CE marking, certification, and lab testing.

Mentioned Products

  • LED light bulbs
  • LED light strips
  • LED luminaires
  • LED lamps
  • Smart home products
  • IoT products

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Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview

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Product certificates are mandatory when importing a wide range of products to the European Union. In this article, we cover the basics of some of the most common European Union product certification documents, including relevant products, required information, and much more. Continue reading Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview

LED Lighting Safety Standards in the United States: An Overview

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LED lighting Safety Standards in the US

Planning to import or sell LED lighting products in the United States? In this guide, we cover what US importers and Amazon sellers must know about relevant safety standards, energy efficiency rules, labeling requirements, documentation, and lab testing.

Mentioned Products

  • LED light bulbs
  • LED high bay
  • LED decking light
  • LED strip light
  • Smart home products
  • IoT products

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List of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Testing Companies: Our Top 10

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RED Testing

Planning to import or export WiFi, Bluetooth or other radio-enabled devices to the European Union? In this article, we list leading companies offering Radio Equipment Directive (RED) lab testing and product development consulting services in Europe and Asia.

Note: The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) replaced the R&TTE Directive

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