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Product compliance is the process of ensuring that a product meets the legal, regulatory, safety, labeling, environmental, and technical requirements that apply in its target market. Product compliance usually involves several legal and technical requirements, including: A product is compliant when the required evidence of conformity matches the product, its […]

Before an electronic device can be sold or imported into the United States, it must comply with regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These regulations are designed to ensure that products do not cause harmful interference to other electronic devices and that radio frequency functions operate within approved […]

PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals have historically been used in food packaging materials to provide grease, oil, and water resistance. Common applications include fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, bakery papers, and paper-based take-out containers. For stakeholders across the food […]

Solar panels used in residential, commercial and utility-scale solar installations must comply with internationally recognized technical standards. These standards define requirements for module reliability, electrical safety, performance verification, and manufacturing quality. Compliance with these standards helps ensure that photovoltaic modules operate safely and maintain stable performance throughout their service life. […]

A factory audit evaluates whether a supplier has the operational capability, quality systems, and compliance framework required to manufacture products consistently and safely. Buyers often rely on audit results when approving new suppliers or maintaining existing sourcing relationships. However, an acceptable audit score does not always represent a low-risk supplier. […]

INMETRO toys certification is the mandatory conformity assessment system required for toys sold in Brazil. Any toy intended for children under 14 years of age must comply with Brazilian safety regulations and be certified by an INMETRO-accredited body before it can be legally imported, distributed, or sold within the country. […]

Hardness testing is a widely used material evaluation method that measures a material’s resistance to localized plastic deformation, typically caused by indentation, penetration, or impact. In industrial practice, hardness values are used as practical indicators of material condition, processing quality, and consistency across production batches. Because hardness testing is efficient, […]

Children’s Product Certification, commonly referred to as CPC, is a legally required compliance document under United States federal law for products that are designed or intended primarily for children aged 12 years or younger. It is mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and established under the Consumer Product […]

Packaging drop testing is a physical performance test that evaluates how a complete packaging system protects its contents when exposed to controlled free-fall impacts. It assesses how impact energy is absorbed, transferred, and distributed through the outer container, internal cushioning, and structural components to determine whether the packaging can protect […]

Toy safety testing is structured around hazard-based evaluation rather than a fixed checklist. The specific tests applied to a toy depend on its design, materials, function, age grading, and foreseeable use. As a result, two toys within the same category may be subject to very different test scopes. This article […]