Safety and Compliance When Selling Private Label (ODM) Products

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Private labeling

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

List of Medical Devices Lab Testing Companies: Our Top 11 Picks

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Medical Devices Testing Lab

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

Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) in the US: A Complete Guide

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Cleaning Products

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

Food Contact Materials Regulations in Canada: An Overview

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Food Contact Material Regulations Canada

Planning to import or manufacture drinkware, cutlery, food packaging, or other food contact materials in Canada? In this guide,  we explain what Canadian businesses must know about substance regulations, product standards, lab testing, labeling requirements, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Drinkware
  • Cutlery
  • Food packaging
  • Plastic food containers
  • Glass food containers
  • Ceramic food containers
  • Kettles
  • Infant feeding bottles
  • Pacifiers

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Electronic Product Regulations in Canada: An Overview

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Electronics Regulations Canada

Planning to import electronic products to Canada? In this guide, you will learn what Canadian electronics importers must know about CSA C22.1, Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), Labeling Requirements, Documentation, Lab Testing, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices
  • RFID devices
  • Electrical toys
  • Wireless microphones
  • Battery chargers
  • Residential detectors
  • Electrical medical devices

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Cosmetics Safety and Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Cosmetics Regulations United States

Planning to import or manufacture cosmetics in the United States? In this guide, we explain what you must know about FDA rules, cosmetics labeling, lab testing, documentation, and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Makeup products
  • Haircare products
  • Skincare products
  • Bath oils
  • Nail polishers
  • Oral hygiene products

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List of Notified Bodies in the United Kingdom: Our Top 11 Picks

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Notified Bodies

Looking for a Notified Body in the United Kingdom? In this guide, we list some of the UK’s Notified Bodies covering medical devices, personal protective equipment, electronics, and more. Each company profile also covers services, product categories, and location.

Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with any of the companies listed in this guide. We have selected these companies based on their claimed product scope, history, certification, and capabilities.

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Notice that this article was written and published before the UK has fully departed from the European Union. At this time, we cannot say if UK entities will be able to continue to act as Notified Bodies in the future. Continue reading List of Notified Bodies in the United Kingdom: Our Top 11 Picks

Sportswear Product Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Sportswear Regulations United States

About to import or manufacture sportswear in the United States? Keep reading and learn what you must know about athletic wear labeling requirements, ASTM standards, lab testing, flammability regulations, substance restrictions, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Sport jackets
  • Sport trousers
  • Swimsuits
  • Knitted sportswear
  • Children’s sportswear
  • Yoga wear
  • Nylon fabric
  • Polyester fabric

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CPSC Small Batch Manufacturers: An Essential Guide

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small batch manufacturer

Importers registered as Small Batch Manufacturers are exempt from some lab tests when importing children’s products – which could potentially save you a few hundred dollars when launching a new product. That said, Small Batch Manufacturer status doesn’t exempt importers from the actual safety standards.

In this guide, you will learn about the registration process, eligibility criteria, mandatory standards, and exempt standards.

Further, I also explain why I still think third-party lab testing is necessary – regardless of whether it’s mandatory or not. Continue reading CPSC Small Batch Manufacturers: An Essential Guide

List of Product Lab Testing Companies in the United Kingdom: Our Top 10

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Product Lab Testing Companies United Kingdom

Looking for a qualified lab testing company in the United Kingdom? In this guide, we list some of the UK’s leading product compliance testing firms, covering textiles, electronics, children’s products, food contact materials, cosmetics and much more.

Each company profile also includes main product categories, testing services, capabilities, and location.

Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with any of the companies listed in this guide. We have selected these companies based on their claimed product scope, history, certification, and capabilities. Continue reading List of Product Lab Testing Companies in the United Kingdom: Our Top 10