By Maegan Burkhart If you closely follow the European toy industry, you’ll know toys are commonly recalled for noncompliance with the EC Toy Safety Directive and EN 71 requirements. … [Read more...]
What is a Certificate of Conformity (COC), and how to get one?
By Renaud Anjoran Some clients have asked us “what is a certificate of conformity” over the years, and we wrote this article to answer that question. … [Read more...]
Flammability tests for fabric and clothing importers
By Maegan Burkhart Major clothing brand American Apparel recalled over 10,000 children’s "sleep sacks" in May 2019 due to a burn hazard. The related clothing items failed to meet the U.S. federal flammability standard for children’s nightwear and could easily catch fire. … [Read more...]
Does the safety & quality of products sold on Amazon pose risks?
By Renaud Anjoran A few weeks ago, a journalist asked me whether products sold on Amazon present higher safety risks and whether their quality is inferior (relative to other distribution channels). … [Read more...]
Import lights into the EU? How to ensure lighting label compliance
By George Huang Introducing lighting products into the European market is a huge step for any importer. The EU continues to lead the global LED lighting market with 31 percent share. But EU regulations can be a big hurdle for less-experienced businesses looking to import lights. … [Read more...]