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...]
Ceramic tile from China and the fight against China imports
By Adams Lee In just the last few months there has been an onset of trade actions brought by U.S. companies against incoming products of all kinds from China. With all the trade issues involving China and bipartisan anti-China sentiment prevalent in the United States, now is a great time to bring such actions. The international trade lawyers at … [Read more...]
3 common ways factories try to cheat inspectors/auditors
By Renaud Anjoran Every day in China, in Vietnam, in Bangladesh, and in India, thousands of inspectors and auditors take a bus or a car to a factory. And, in some of those factories, managers are plotting how to cheat those unwelcome visitors. … [Read more...]