EU Importers are responsible to ensure that their wood packaging materials like pallets, skids, containers, cases, and dunnages, and other plant products, are not infested with pests or parasites that could cause ecological damage to the local environment
In this article, we introduce EU regulations and international pest control standards, such as ISPM 15, for wooden products, such as wood packaging materials. Continue reading Fumigation Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Product testing is often required when importing products to the United States, European Union, Australia, Canada, and other countries. However, many importers struggle to understand how and when to submit product samples to the testing company.
In this guide, I explain how this process works and whether you should submit pre-production samples or batch samples or testing. Continue reading How to Send Product Samples for Lab Testing: A Complete Guide
When it comes to product compliance, one of the biggest obstacles facing importers and exports is the cost of lab testing. Third-party lab testing can cost a hundred dollars, or tens of thousands, depending on the number of applicable regulations, required tests, number of products, materials, and colors.
That said, there are ways to keep costs under control, but only if you have a basic understanding of how the lab test costs are structured.
In this article, you will learn how testing companies price their testing services, and what you can do to keep them down to a certain extent. Continue reading Product Safety Lab Testing Costs: An Overview
Many US states have restrictions concerning azo dyes in apparel, leather goods, food contact materials, and other consumer products. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about US azo dyes restrictions and lab testing requirements.
Continue reading Azo Dye Regulations in the United States: An Overview
The Machinery Directive applies to machines manufactured or imported to the European Union. More specifically, it defines machinery as assemblies of movable parts. As such, it applies to everything from treadmills to dishwashers.
Keep reading, and learn what European importers must know about safety standards, CE marking, documentation, and lab testing requirements related to the Machinery Directive. Continue reading Machinery Directive: An Essential Guide for EU Importers
Azo dyes are used in the textile industry, and to manufacture leather goods, accessories, food contact materials, and other products. Some azo dyes are classified as carcinogens, which is why azo dyes are restricted in the EU.
Keep reading, and learn what importers and manufacturers must know about azo dyes restrictions, and lab testing requirements in the European Union.
Continue reading Azo Dye Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Amazon is taking product safety and compliance seriously. Yet, many importers and sellers fail to do their homework until they receive that dreaded email from the Amazon product compliance team. In this article, we cover some of the most common compliance-related mistakes made by Amazon sellers – and how they can be avoided. Continue reading 3 Common Product Compliance Mistakes Made by Amazon Sellers
Private label products – also known as Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) products – are based on pre-existing tooling (e.g. injection molds) but carrying the customer’s logo. In recent years, private label products have been especially popular among Amazon sellers and other importers that don’t have the resources or expertise to develop their own products.
Some sellers are also under the impression that private label (ODM) products give them a free pass when it comes to ensuring that the product is fully compliant. This is not the case, as private label products are covered by the same safety standards, labeling, and documentation requirements as other products.
Keep reading, and learn what works and what doesn’t when it comes to product safety and compliance for private label (ODM) products. Continue reading Safety and Compliance When Selling Private Label (ODM) Products
Product compliance is essential when importing or manufacturing medical devices, including face masks, medical gloves, and other products. Verifying medical device compliance requires the involvement a of qualified third-party testing company.
In this guide, we’ve listed 11 lab testing companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia, offering a wide range of testing and certification services for medical supplies. Continue reading List of Medical Devices Lab Testing Companies: Our Top 11 Picks
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) regulates household product packaging in the United States. PPPA aims to ensure that product packaging containing certain substances cannot be easily opened by children – while also being accessible to older or disabled people.
In this guide, we explain the basics that importers, exporters, and manufacturers must know about the PPPA. Continue reading Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) in the US: A Complete Guide
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