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Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of consumer products that require a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) or Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) must electronically submit certificate data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set as part of the CPSC eFiling program. The new […]

If you manufacture or import consumer products into the United States, you may be required to provide a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC). This certificate demonstrates that a product complies with applicable U.S. consumer product safety regulations enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). A GCC is required for […]

Determining the correct toy safety tests is one of the first steps in bringing a toy to market. One of the most common questions testing laboratories receive is: “What tests are required to make this toy compliant?” There is no single testing package that applies to every toy. The required […]

Electrical product compliance is the process of ensuring electrical and electronic products meet applicable safety, EMC, environmental, and regulatory requirements before they are placed on the market. It typically involves identifying the relevant regulations and standards, conducting product testing, preparing technical documentation, and completing the required certification or conformity assessment. […]

Phthalates are a group of chemical substances commonly used as plasticizers to increase the flexibility, softness, and durability of plastic materials, particularly polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They are widely used in consumer products such as flooring, cables, packaging materials, cosmetics, and children’s products. In the toy industry, phthalates have historically been […]

Footwear testing is the process of evaluating shoes and their components to verify safety, performance, durability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Testing helps manufacturers, importers, and retailers determine whether footwear products can withstand normal use conditions and meet the requirements of target markets. Modern footwear products are expected […]

HACCP, which stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic food safety management system designed to identify, evaluate, and control hazards that could compromise food safety. Rather than relying solely on end-product testing, HACCP focuses on preventing biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the entire food production […]

ASTM F963 is the primary toy safety standard used in the United States. Developed by ASTM International, the standard establishes safety requirements for toys intended for children under 14 years of age and helps reduce risks associated with mechanical hazards, flammability, toxic substances, and other potential dangers. ASTM F963 plays […]

The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is the European Union’s updated framework for ensuring that consumer products placed on the EU market are safe. Effective from 13 December 2024, GPSR replaces the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) and introduces new requirements for manufacturers, importers, distributors, online marketplaces, and other economic […]

Temperature and humidity testing is an environmental testing method used to evaluate how products perform when exposed to controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The objective is to determine whether a product can maintain its safety, functionality, appearance, and structural integrity during storage, transportation, and normal use. Consumer products are often […]