Post by Misty Henry (Admin) on Oct 28, 2017 12:37:34 GMT -6
Compliance, by definition, is following the rules, any rules.
If you create or import to gift, donate, or sell, you will follow the rules set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The CPSC’s regulations include any product that is made for or sold to someone other than yourself.
The CPSC’s main job is to protect consumers, however, by protecting consumers, they are also protecting your business from unnecessary issues.
Under the regulations of the CPSC and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), nearly all consumer products must be tested for various elements to ensure safety. These elements may include lead, flammability, and phthalates (like BPA) among others.
Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), nearly all consumer products require some form of labeling and our advertising must be non-deceptive.
Essentially, safety compliance breaks down to 5 main steps:
As a business (versus a hobby that donates or gifts), you will incur more regulations, but this is dependent upon the type of business you are, the entity type you’ve chosen, and the city, state, and county you reside. See the US Tax Requirements section of the forum for more information.
If you create or import to gift, donate, or sell, you will follow the rules set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The CPSC’s regulations include any product that is made for or sold to someone other than yourself.
The CPSC’s main job is to protect consumers, however, by protecting consumers, they are also protecting your business from unnecessary issues.
Under the regulations of the CPSC and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), nearly all consumer products must be tested for various elements to ensure safety. These elements may include lead, flammability, and phthalates (like BPA) among others.
Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), nearly all consumer products require some form of labeling and our advertising must be non-deceptive.
Essentially, safety compliance breaks down to 5 main steps:
- Registration with the CPSC (free)
- Purchasing readily compliant materials and/or testing on your own
- Tracking components and finished products
- Labeling (small cost just like your materials)
- Creating your own statement of compliance for the finished products (including any necessary testing)
As a business (versus a hobby that donates or gifts), you will incur more regulations, but this is dependent upon the type of business you are, the entity type you’ve chosen, and the city, state, and county you reside. See the US Tax Requirements section of the forum for more information.