List of Product Compliance Software and SaaS: An Overview

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Product Compliance Software

Product compliance software and SaaS tools can help you assess applicable standards and regulations, manage substances, create labels files and certificates, lab testing, and other aspects of the process. In this guide, we list some of the leading software and SaaS solutions in the product compliance space. Continue reading List of Product Compliance Software and SaaS: An Overview

List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)

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The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) sets flammability standards for certain textile products such as clothing, children’s sleepwear, and carpets. In this guide, we list several product types and categories covered by the FFA – and examples of related flammability standards. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA)

List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Safety helmet and goggles

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) sets safety standards and other compliance requirements for protective equipment. In this guide, we list several product categories covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) – including gloves, helmets, safety goggles, and much more. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Product Safety Standards and Regulations in New York: An Overview

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Product Safety Standards New York

Products sold in New York must comply with certain chemical and heavy metals restrictions, labeling, documentation, and lab testing requirements. This guide serves as an introduction to New York compliance requirements for jewelry, children’s products, electronics, packaging materials, and other product categories.

Important: This article only serves as an introduction to safety requirements, substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and other compliance requirements in New York It is not a complete guide and is not kept up to date. Further, keep in mind that national product regulations (e.g. CPSIA) apply in all states. Continue reading Product Safety Standards and Regulations in New York: An Overview

United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

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Unsafe and non-compliant products can be recalled as a result of consumer complaints, reported injury, or an investigation by certain government agencies. Sometimes, manufacturers and importers act on self-identified defects, quality issues, and hazards.

Product recalls can be extremely costly for importers or manufacturers – as the process may involve tracing and refunding consumers.

In this guide, we explain some of the more common causes of product recalls, and how the process works. We also include examples of recalls for children’s products, medical devices, and other product categories. Continue reading United States Product Recall Guide For Importers and Manufacturers

Consumer Product Regulations in the United States: An Essential Guide

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United States Product Regulations List

Safety standards, chemical restrictions, labeling, certification, and testing requirements apply to most consumer products imported and manufactured in the United States. In this guide, we provide a comprehensive overview of product regulations applicable to country of origin labeling, textiles, children’s products, electronics, medical devices, wooden products, and much more.

Note: This guide does not cover all product regulations and compliance requirements in the United States. Further, this guide only covers a limited number of state-level product regulations and rules. Continue reading Consumer Product Regulations in the United States: An Essential Guide

Product Safety Standards and Regulations in Washington: An Overview

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Product Safety Standards Washington

Washington product compliance requirements cover everything from chemical restrictions in children’s products to single-use plastics. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers selling products in Washington must know about restrictions and safety requirements for toys, children’s products, beverage containers, and packaging materials.

Important: This article only serves as an introduction to safety requirements, substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and other compliance requirements in Washington. It is not a complete guide and is not kept up to date. Further, keep in mind that national product regulations (e.g. CPSIA) apply in all states. Continue reading Product Safety Standards and Regulations in Washington: An Overview

Product Safety Standards and Regulations in California: An Overview

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Product Safety Standards Regulations California

Selling products in California often requires compliance with additional safety standards, chemical restrictions, labeling, and testing requirements – in addition to those applicable in the United States as a whole.

In this guide, we introduce importers, manufacturers, and distributors to California product compliance requirements applicable to apparel, children’s products, electronics, furniture, packaging, and many other product categories.

Important: This article only serves as an introduction to safety requirements, substance restrictions, labeling, certification, and other compliance requirements in California. It is not a complete guide and is not kept up to date. Further, keep in mind that national product regulations (e.g. CPSIA) apply in all states. Continue reading Product Safety Standards and Regulations in California: An Overview

List of FCC Consulting Companies: Our 9 Top Pick

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FCC consultant

Ensuring compliance with FCC-related standards, labeling, testing, and certification requirements requires expertise that many importers and manufacturers don’t have in-house. As such, many businesses seek outside help – namely from consulting companies and other service providers specialized in the FCC compliance process.

In this guide, we list some of the leading firms offering such services – everything from SDoC and technical file creation to ‘design for compliance’ engineering and debugging services. Continue reading List of FCC Consulting Companies: Our 9 Top Pick

California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013): An Overview

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California Technical Bulletin 117-2013

California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 covers flammability requirements for upholstered furniture – such as couches, recliners, and cushions. In this guide, we explain the basics of lab testing, and labeling requirements.

Further, we also cover 16 CFR Part 1640 – Standard for the Flammability of Upholstered Furniture, which is based on TB 117-2013 and applicable to furniture importers and manufacturers in all US states. Continue reading California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013): An Overview