We often get emails from frantic Amazon sellers regarding a message they received from the platform about a missing compliance document, like a Children’s Product Certificate. Of course, we’re happy to help in any way we can. However, if you sell on Amazon or any...
Regulatory Compliance
Product Compliance: 5 Types of Requirements You Need to Understand
Understanding product regulatory compliance is non-negotiable for companies manufacturing and selling physical products. Ignoring it can lead to disasters for your business, such as product recalls that decimate your revenue or unexpected fines that kill your cash...
What is a Children’s Product Certificate, and How Do You Get One?
Are you planning to import or sell a children’s product in the United States? Did you know that if it’s intended for kids aged 12 or younger, a law called CPSIA requires you to produce a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)? We often get emails from people who’ve...
Quality vs. Compliance: What They Are and How to Manage Them Effectively
Product quality and compliance are vital concerns for companies manufacturing consumer products. While quality is generally about meeting customer expectations, compliance is about meeting regulatory requirements. If you want to manufacture competitive products,...
How to Get a Product Lab Tested for Safety, Compliance, or Performance
When you’re selling consumer goods, regulatory compliance is a vital concern. Imagine you begin importing your product only to discover that a government agency has found harmful chemicals in it, and you are required to pay an enormous fine. Or perhaps you’ve made...
How Can Wayfair Suppliers Ensure Product Quality and Compliance?
With more than 16,000 employees and over 30 million active customers, Wayfair is one of the largest online home goods retailers in the world. It’s no wonder so many suppliers are eager to get their products listed on the site. However, those new to Wayfair may have...
What is a General Certificate of Conformity, and How do You Get One?
When you import products from Asia, Latin America, or anywhere else, you must follow all regulations that apply to your product. Otherwise, you might face unexpected fines and penalties that can be disastrous for your business. Many companies importing to the US need...
What is FCC Part 15? The Basics Explained
Imagine that you’re on a plane from Los Angeles to New York, and the flight crew is preparing for landing. They instruct you to power down your electronic devices, but not everyone does. Some of the devices on board are unintentionally emitting radiofrequency (RF)...
What is California Prop 65, and Which Products Does it Apply To?
California is the most populous U.S. state, and its economy is also the nation’s largest. With a GDP of over $3 trillion USD, on its own, it would be the fifth-largest economy in the world. The state is a large market for consumer product importers, and if you sell...
3 Types of Warning Labels Required for Children’s Products in the US
When you are preparing to sell a children’s product in the United States — whether it’s a stroller, board game, baby crib, or something else — adding warning labels to it can be an essential part of ensuring regulatory compliance. Depending on the details of your...