5 Recent Product Recalls and What Importers Can Learn From Them
Imagine you’ve just launched a new consumer product. You’ve sold 22,345 units to a major retailer and your product is now on the store shelves. You’re exceptionally proud of yourself and all the hard work you’ve put in to get there. And then you get that dreaded...
California Prop 65: This is What Importers Should Know
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. That means it is a large market for consumer product importers, and if you are...
Lab Testing Basics: 3 Things All Importers Should Know
Lab Testing Basics: 3 Things All Importers Should Know Importers who work with manufacturers in China are very familiar with the concept of conducting third-party inspections. These inspections help to ensure the quality and safety of goods before they’re loaded onto...
CPSC RECALLS
- REVIVE Essential Oil Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils and Sore No More, Ache Away and Breeze Essential Oil Blends Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert) August 6, 2020
- Hercules Recalls Moravian Star Lights Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards August 5, 2020
- WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation August 5, 2020
- Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert) July 30, 2020
- Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert) July 30, 2020