Testing & Compliance Blog
New Terrain for E-Bike Safety Regulations
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) aims to address the hazards associated with electric bicycles (e-bikes). Precursors to Notice of Proposed Rules (NPRs) and Final Rules, ANPRs are a critical...
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 Mark...
Product Recalls
Author:Jeff Baum A product recall occurs when a company has sold a product that is deemed defective or a safety hazard and is then responsible for pulling the product off the market and fixing it or removing it altogether, at the cost of the company. Recalls occur for...
Amazon ASIN
Author: Jeff Baum AMAZON ASIN SUPPRESSION AND SAFETY COMPLAINTS What should you do when your Amazon ASIN is suppressed due to a safety complaint, customer complaint, or for violating the Amazon Sellers Agreement? Submit all relevant safety testing data and...
Selling on Amazon: Part 2
Author: Jeff Baum In addition to the information on our previous blog about Amazon Product Compliance (if you missed it, you can find it here: https://testingpartners.com/navigating-the-challenges-of-amazon-product-compliance/), Amazon may choose to review certificates...
Risks of Global Noncompliance
Many manufacturers choose not to obtain required wireless or safety certifications for their devices going into global markets for various reasons. While those reasons might seem valid, and are definitely based on value, the risks of noncompliance can far outweigh the...
Navigating the Challenges of Amazon Product Compliance for Sellers
URGENT NEWS TO SELLERS ON AMAZON Amazon is cracking down and identifying ASINs on their website as products that emit radio frequencies. Amazon is requiring - and enforcing - proof of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information for these products...
