Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Button Cell and Coin Batteries: An Overview of Reese’s Law
In response to growing safety concerns surrounding the use of button cell and coin batteries in consumer products, the United States government enacted Reese’s Law (P.L. 117-171) in 2022. This legislation mandates comprehensive federal safety standards for these...
The STURDY Act: A Vital Step Towards Furniture Safety
With a goal of curbing furniture tip-over incidents that have led to numerous fatalities and injuries, especially in children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently adopted a crucial legislation known as the STURDY Act. Here’s a concise...
Shedding light on the EU Energy Labeling of Light Sources Regulation 2019/2015
Since September 2021, a new ecolabel requirement has been implemented in the European Union. It is the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 of 11 March 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to...
New UKCA Mark As It Pertains To Medical Devices
The UK Conformity Assessed Mark (UKCA) is the new United Kingdom (UK) product mark that will be used for certain goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (GB – England, Wales and Scotland), following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU). The UKCA...
