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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
The transition from product design to manufacturing is often a rocky and difficult journey for unprepared companies. Unfortunately, too many importers don’t realize how vital it is to conduct thorough product compliance research early on. Because they neglect this...
In July 2021, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed a complaint against Amazon over the sale of hazardous products, including 24,000 carbon monoxide detectors and 400,000 hair dryers that failed to protect users from shock and electrocution. As a...
