By Renaud Anjoran The CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) was enacted in 2008 to enhance children’s product and toy safety in the USA in the wake of high-profile instances of toy recalls due to excessive levels of lead. … [Read more...]
EN 71 toy testing: What EU toy importers must know
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...]