Product Labeling Requirements in Australia: An Overview

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Product Labeling Requirements in Australia

Planning to import and sell clothing, electronics, toys, or other consumer products in Australia? In this guide, we explain what all importers and exporters must know about Australian product labeling requirements – including manufacturer information, packaging, statements, and more.

The Australia Border Force requires certain goods to be labeled before being imported to Australia, including information such as product description, manufacturer information, packaging information, and other statements. Continue reading Product Labeling Requirements in Australia: An Overview

Furniture Standards and Regulations in Australia: An Overview

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Furniture Regulations Australia

Planning to import and sell furniture in Australia? In this guide, we explain the basics of furniture regulations in Australia, including AS/NZS standards, safety requirements, labeling, and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Bunk beds
  • Cots
  • Bookshelves
  • Drawers
  • Upholstered furniture
  • Swivel chairs

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Fake Product Certificates and Test Reports: An Essential Guide

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Product compliance can be expensive. Consultants and lab testing services can cost thousands of dollars. As such, suppliers have an incentive to cut corners by either creating or buying fake lab test reports and product certificates – for a fraction of what it would cost to do it the right way.

As I write this, we’re in the midst of an enormous medical supplies gold rush. Suppliers and buyers alike are desperate the capitalize on the only booming industry in existence today.

We do a lot of supplier screenings involving document checks. Never before have I seen so many bogus test reports, “CE certificates” and other deceptive documents. That being said, I’ve dealt with this problem for almost ten years now – so it’s certainly not new. Continue reading Fake Product Certificates and Test Reports: An Essential Guide

Face Mask Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Face Mask Regulations United States

Planning to import N95, N99 or other face masks into the United States? In this guide, we cover the basics of face mask and respirator standards, FDA requirements, labeling requirements, lab testing, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • 3-ply, 4-ply and 5-ply surgical masks
  • N95, N99, N100 masks or respirators
  • FFP1, FFP2, FFP3 masks and respirators
  • KN95 masks or respirators

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Earphones Safety Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Earphones Safety Standards United States

Both wireless and wired earphones are covered by various standards and regulations in the United States. In this guide, we cover the basics of FCC Part 15, UL standards, labeling requirements and regulations covering chemicals and heavy metals.

Mentioned products

  • Wireless earphones
  • Wired earphones
  • Bluetooth earphones
  • Noise-canceling headphones
  • In-ear headsets

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List of Products Covered by US FDA Regulations

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In this article, we list products covered by one or more FDA rules or regulations. FDA regulations cover a wide range of products, including food contact materials, medical devices, sunglasses, supplement and more.

Note: This article also lists some FDA regulations/rules applicable to certain product categories. Notice that the lists are not definitive or kept up to date. Continue reading List of Products Covered by US FDA Regulations

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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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