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...
If you've ever bought a pillow or mattress in the United States, you may have noticed the tag that states, "Under Penalty of Law This Tag Not to Be Removed Except by the Consumer." This tag is known as a law label, and it is required on a variety of stuffed goods. Are...
In July 2020, Nikon Corporation had to recall about 150 units of its Nikon F6 film camera after finding that it contained levels of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which exceeded the amount allowed by the European Union’s RoHS directive. Importers who ship electrical and...
When you import products from Asia, Latin America, or anywhere else, you must ensure that you follow all regulations relevant to your product. You also need to be sure that you include any documentation required for customs clearance. If you are importing to the US,...
If you are looking to import and sell furniture in the USA, you need to know the various regulations governing this industry. Like many other consumer products, substandard furniture can cause injury and even death. To prevent such occurrences, the U.S. Consumer...
In the early 2000s, parents rarely paid attention to the potential health risks of store-bought toys and children's products. Many were comfortable with purchasing these seemingly harmless items without even a second thought. Not after 2007! 2007 marks the year of a...
