California Proposition 65 (sample Prop 65 warning)
   - Distributor's Guide To Proposition 65
   - Supplier's Guide To Proposition 65

   - January 2019
   - February 2019

Overview of Proposition 65 and the new warning regulations:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/frequently-asked-questions-businesses
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/new-proposition-65-warnings

Questions & Answers for Businesses about the new warning regulations:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/sites/default/files/art_6_business_qa.pdf

Q&A on Internet and Catalog warnings:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/sites/default/files/art_6_business_qa_internet_warnings.pdf

A side-by-side comparison of the old and new regulations:
https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/side-sidearticle6.pdf

Sample warnings (including translations into other languages):
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/sample-warnings-and-translations-businesses

Warning symbols in various sizes are available here:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/warning-symbol  

Communication
Communicating Compliance With End-Buyers
Communicating Compliance Worksheet
Customer Service Compliance Training
Distributor-Supplier Communication

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
Component Part Testing
Creating A CPC/GCC
Children's Apparel Decoration
CPSC Technical File
Decorated Children's Apparel Testing
Determining Children's Products
Flammability
Hazard Identification
Ink Testing Guidelines
Lead and Heavy Metals
Phthalates
Reasonable Testing
Secondary Tracking Label for Third-Party Decoration of Children's Apparel
Undue Influence Training

Decoration & Labeling
Care Labeling For Apparel
Children's Apparel Decoration
Decorated Children's Apparel Testing
Secondary Tracking Label for Third-Party Decoration of Children's Apparel

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food Contact Items And The FDA
FDA Personal Care Labels
FDA Emergency Use Authorization

International
CPSC International Guidance
European Technical File
Foreign Corrupt Practices
GHS/SDS
Health Canada CCPSA
International Standards
REACH

Made In America
Made In America

Manufacturing
CPSC Technical File
Creating A CPC/GCC
European Technical File
General Toxics In Packaging
Hazard Identification
Product Inspection
Product Life Cycle

Product Category - Specific
Balloon Product Responsibility
Executive Desk Toys
Jewelry Product Responsibility
Plush Toys

Product Quality
Product Quality Basics

Product Testing
Component Part Testing 
Decorated Children's Apparel Testing
Flammability
Ink Testing Guidelines
Reasonable Testing
Undue Influence Training
Working With A Testing Lab

Recall and Incidents
Product Recall Preparedness
CPSC Field Investigation

Restricted Substances
Restricted Substances
Restricted Substances Lists

Standards & Regulations
Counterfeit Goods, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
ISO 10377 Consumer Product Safety
Mandatory vs. Voluntary Standards

State and Municipal Regulations
California Proposition 65 (sample Prop 65 warning)
   - Distributor's Guide To Proposition 65
   - Supplier's Guide To Proposition 65
California Safer Consumer Products (SCP): aka: Green Chemistry
California Supply Chain Transparency
General Toxics In Packaging
Lead and Heavy Metals
Local Chemical Regulations
Phthalates
Plastic Bag Warning Labels
State Regulations

Supply Chain Security
Supply Chain Security Transportation

Technology
Audio-Video-Bluetooth-Laser Pointers
Chargers
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Mandatory vs. Voluntary Standards
Power Banks
Tech Transportation Regulations

Who Is The Supplier & What Must A "Supplier" Do
Made In America

Glossary Of Product Safety Compliance Terms for promotional products professionals.

Art and Craft Safety Guide
General guidance for the use of art and craft supplies with children. An overview of the potential hazards associated with art and craft materials and applicable safety and first-aid information. Detailed information about specific art and craft disciplines and associated materials.

PPAI AWARE is a successful collaboration between PPAI's PPB magazine and Promo Marketing in exploring the responsibility issues affecting the promotional product industry.

Issues:
Summer 2016
Winter 2015 
Summer 2015

CPSC Guide to Buying Promotional Products
Clearly communicate the value of compliance with this end-user-friendly guide to Federal safety laws.

Product Safety Communication Tool 
Discuss campaign development and consumer product safety with your end buyer client with this helpful worksheet.

CPSC Guide to Buying Promotional Products
Clearly communicate the value of compliance with this end-user-freindly guide to Federal safety laws.

Guide To Navigating The CPSIA  
The Guide To Navigating The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (2014 Version) is your one source for CPSIA information. This book covers everything from a definition of a children’s product, to standards and regulations, to specific supplier and distributor information and even answers to your most frequently asked questions.

CPSC Business Desktop Reference Guide
The CPSC charts its requirements for general use and children's products in this easy-to-read guide.

How To Read Compliance Documents 
Test reports and compliance certificates are as complex as they are necessary. This instructional guide takes you step-by-step through the process of reading and understanding these reports. 

Declaration of Conformity
According to NIST, sometimes referred to as a Self Declaration of Conformity (SDOC), it is a written assurance provided by a supplier that demonstrates a product conforms to a standard or regulation based on their quality control system, test results or other inspection. 

FTC Guidance for Made in USA Claims
Marketers and manufacturers that promote their products as Made in USA must meet "all or virtually all" standard according to the Federal Trade Commission.

CPSC Laboratory Test Manual for Toy Testing  
Requirements for testing of toys and other articles intended for use by children 12 years and under.

Handbook For Manufacturing Safer Consumer Products 
The underlying premise of the Handbook is that safety must be designed into and built into consumer products in the United States in conformance with the requirements of product safety systems planned, established, and implemented at the direction of executive management.

Guide To Responsible Sourcing In The Promotional Products Industry
This guide will provide you with direction and clarity in assessing and meeting product safety, social and environmental compliance challenges with self-assessment tools, best practices, checklists and frequently asked questions in the promotional products industry.

Undue Influence Statement of Policy 
On February 8, 2013, the CPSC issued regulations (1107.24 and 1107.26) to ensure that manufacturers and their employees do not exert undue influence on testing laboratories to alter test methods or results which serve as the basis for certifying a product’s compliance under federal law.

Sample Product Inspection Form From UL
Product inspection records are a necessary component of the required technical file. 

AAFA Restricted Substances List
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) publishes a Restricted Substances List (RSL), “which identifies global substance restrictions for footwear, apparel, and textile industries. Considered a "go to" resource to help companies manage product safety and chemical management compliance, the RSL contains practical information to help companies navigate the maze of international, federal, and state chemical restrictions, labeling, and reporting requirements. It can be downloaded for free at the AAFA website.”

Phthalates: A Comprehensive Guide  
A product liability attorney compares and contrasts CPSIA, California's phthalate ban and Proposition 65, explaining what you need to know and when.

CPSC Small Business Guide 
Guidance on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for small businesses, resellers, crafters and charities.

How Does This Affect My Small Business?: Extension Of The Stay Of Enforcement Of Testing And Certification Requirements For Total Lead Content in Children's Products Until December 31, 2011
The CPSC's Small Business Ombudsman explains the current and future lead content requirements for children's products. 

Undue Influence Statement of Policy 
On February 8, 2013, the CPSC issued regulations (1107.24 and 1107.26) to ensure that manufacturers and their employees do not exert undue influence on testing laboratories to alter test methods or results which serve as the basis for certifying a product’s compliance under federal law.

Sample Product Inspection Form From UL
Product inspection records are a necessary component of the required technical file.

CPSC Regulated Products Handbook
This handbook has been developed to assist manufacturers, importers, retailers and others in the regulated community (firms) in understanding their responsibilities and what steps they should take when either the CPSC staff informs them, or they become aware of, a violation of CPSC statutes and regulations. 

CPSC Position On Voluntary Standards
The CPSC's position on voluntary standards is that if you do not comply with voluntary standards, they are going to consider it a substantial product hazard and recall the product.  

Resin Identification Codes (RIC) 
RICs are used to identify the type of plastic resin used in a product.

California's Proposition 65 Guidebook 
Since its enactment more than 15 years ago, California’s Proposition 65 has distinguished itself as an unusual statute that requires the business community’s careful attention.

State Regs Quick Reference Guide
This easy-to-use guide provided by PPAI will help you determine what regulations you need to look out for by state. 

Every year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) works with firms throughout the U.S. to recall hundreds of consumer products, including children’s products, apparel, household products, and outdoor and recreational products. As the CPSC recognizes in its Recall Handbook, “No company likes to recall one of its products, but when a safety problem makes a product recall necessary to prevent injuries and save lives, it benefits everyone to move quickly and effectively.” Companies who develop a product recall plan before a product incident occurs are more able to move quickly and effectively in the event of a recall.

Recent Recalls
Stay up to date regarding recent recalls and find past recalls through the Consumer Product Safety Commission Website (CPSC) website. 

SaferProducts.gov 
SaferProducts.gov is the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database website of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Through SaferProducts.gov, consumers, child service providers, health care professionals, government officials and public safety entities can submit reports of harm (Reports) involving consumer products. Manufacturers (including importers) and private labelers identified in Reports will receive a copy of the Report and have the opportunity to comment on them. Completed Reports and manufacturer comments are published online for anyone to search. 

Technology products are one of the industry's hottest product categories. Despite their popularity, there are inherent risks that come with these products. Professionals in the promotional products industry that source and sell tech products must be aware of and understand the risks and their obligation to protect their customers and consumers from serious injury.

It is important for companies to understand the complex regulatory environment surrounding lithium-ion batteries before a recall ever occurs. This will help avoid any delays that could lead to additional fines, 
liability, or brand damage.

The purpose of this page is to provide resources for where to locate guidelines, protocols and procedures for handling and shipping promotional tech products. With the help of these tools, organizations are encouraged to develop policies and procedures within their own organizations that will allow them to self-regulate and offer specific assurances to customers.

Video:  Simulation of Internal Short Circuits in Lithium-Ion Cells
Video:  Safety Issues for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Video:  Civil Aviation Regulator (UKCAA) Video: Lithium Battery – Passenger Handling - Example Thermal Runaway
Video:  Good Morning America - Samsung Cellphone - Non-OEM Battery Fire
Video:  UL Power Bank 

American Society For Testing And Material (ASTM)
Founded in 1898, one of the oldest standards developing organizations is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.

Department of Transportation (DOT)
U.S. agency is responsible for ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation that develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the nation's daily shipments of hazardous materials by land, sea, and air.         

• 81 FR 31529 - Final Rule - PHMSA-2015-0165 (HM-262): Hazardous Materials: Carriage of Battery-Powered Electronic Smoking Devices in Passenger Baggage
• 49 CFR parts 100-185

International Air Transport Association (IATA)
The trade association for airlines worldwide. IATA represents over 260 airlines (equal to roughly 83% of the world's total air traffic). They aviation activity and help develop and maintain industry policies.

    Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR)
    DGR Print Manuals
    Hazard Labels
    Handling Labels
    Lithium Batteries
    Lithium Batteries Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators
    Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG) - 3rd Edition
    Dangerous Goods Documentation - The 57th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
    Passenger Dangerous Goods Corner
    Dangerous Goods Shipper's Declaration (DGD)
    IATA FAQs

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.

    IEC 62133  
    IEC 62281   

Institute of Electrical and electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publishes technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics and develops international standards for telecommunications, information technology, and power-generation products and services. 

    IEEE 1625

International Organization of Standards (ISO)
An independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)    
Provides a forum for the development of technical standards, advocacy of industry policies on legislative and regulatory matters, and collection, analysis, and dissemination of industry data.

    NEMA Standards
    NEMA C18.2M Part 2 (portable rechargeable cells and batteries)  

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
Independent facilities that are recognized and accredited by OSHA to test products against consensus product safety standards developed by standards-writing bodies. NRTLs evaluate and test products to determine compliance and are authorized to place a Listed Mark to certify passing products. NRTLs are not always accredited to perform the same tests so it is important to work with each lab to determine whether they are recognized to certify and mark the product. 
    
    List:  Current List of NRTLs 

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 
As part of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA is responsible for the safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) 
Represent the rechargeable power industry on legislative, regulatory and standards issues at state, federal and international levels. 

United Nations (UN)  
International organization formed to increase political and economic cooperation among member countries through economic and social development programs, improving human rights and reducing global conflicts.

    UN 3480  
    UN 3481    

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
An international program intended to bring consensus for classifying and labeling hazardous chemicals by ensuring the safe manufacturing, handling, use, disposal and transport of hazardous materials through the use of currently available data.
     
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
UN agency that manages the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Works with member states and industry groups to develop international civil aviation standards and recommended practices (SARPs).

    ICAO Technical Instructions
    ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)
UN agency with "global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented."

    International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

UL
Global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise innovating safety solutions from the public adoption of electricity to new breakthroughs in sustainability, renewable energy and nanotechnology. Certifies, validates, tests, verifies, inspects, audits, advises and educates. 

    Resources    
    UL New Science
    
    Standards    
    UL Standards 
    UL 2054 Household and Commercial Batteries
    UL 2056 Power Banks
    UL 1642 Lithium Batteries 

Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC)   

Reporting of Settled Lawsuits

Reporting of Choking Incidents

Reporting of Product Defects

CPSC Recall Handbook

Affinity Partner -  AsiaInspection (AI) 
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• Testing
• Auditing
• Certification
• Responsible sourcing

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Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR)
The e-CFR is a currently updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. The e-CFR is an editorial compilation of CFR material and Federal Register amendments produced by the National Archives and Records Administration's Office of the Federal Register (OFR) and the Government Publishing Office. The OFR updates the material in the e-CFR on a daily basis. The current update status appears at the top of all e-CFR web pages

Federal Register
The Office of the Federal Register informs citizens of their rights and obligations, documents the actions of Federal agencies, and provides a forum for public participation in the democratic process. The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) jointly administer the FederalRegister.gov website. 

USA.gov 
Find government services and information by topic anytime, anywhere, via your channel of choice.

Art and Craft Safety Guide
General guidance for the use of art and craft supplies with children. An overview of the potential hazards associated with art and craft materials and applicable safety and first-aid information. Detailed information about specific art and craft disciplines and associated materials.

Products Under the Jurisdiction of Federal Agencies Other than the Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has jurisdiction over many types of consumer products, from coffee makers, to toys, to lawn mowers, to fireworks. However, some types of consumer products are covered by other Federal agencies.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish this they conduct critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Established as an independent regulatory agency by the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) in 1973 and reauthorized by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The Commission consists of up to five members, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, for 7-year terms. 

The Commission implements provisions of the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191); Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1471); Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261); act of August 2, 1956 (15 U.S.C. 1211), prohibiting the transportation of refrigerators without door safety devices; Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 note); and Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq.). This agency has published 1,631 documents since 1994. 

Department of Agriculture / Food and Drug Administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees. They provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.

• Agencies and Offices

Department of Commerce (DOC)
The mission of the Department is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity. The Department is comprised of 12 bureaus that work together to drive progress.

Department of Transportation (DOT)

The Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966. The Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967. - See more at: https://www.transportation.gov/mission/about-us#sthash.5hChd1Vj.dpuf

Established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, the top priorities at DOT are to keep the traveling public safe and secure, increase their mobility, and have our transportation system contribute to the nation's economic growth. 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
When Congress writes an environmental law, the EPA implements it by writing regulations. Often,  setting national standards that states and tribes enforce through their own regulations. They also enforce our regulations, and help companies understand the requirements.

• Antimicrobial Clothing and Household Textiles: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Title 7, United States Code, Chapter 6, Section 121 - 134
• This Act provides for federal regulation of the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides to protect human health and the environment. Products that kill or repel bacteria or germs are considered pesticides, and must be registered with the EPA prior to distribution or sale. The EPA will not register a pesticide until it has been tested to show that it will not pose an unreasonable risk when used according to the directions. This includes pesticides used on clothing or textiles to provide antimicrobial or other pesticidal characteristics. FIFRA does not allow companies to make public health pesticidal claims for any product distributed or sold unless the product has been approved and registered by EPA or is covered by an exemption from registration. The EPA will take action against companies that make such claims.
• Antimicrobial Pesticide Registration
• Antimicrobial Pesticide Labeling Requirements

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The mission is to prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. The FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. 

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Also, they play a significant role in the Nation’s counterterrorism capability. FDA fulfills this responsibility by ensuring the security of the food supply and by fostering development of medical products to respond to deliberate and naturally emerging public health threats. 

• Cosmetics
• Drugs
• Food
• Medical Devices
• Radiation-Emitting Products
• FDA Publications in Foreign Languages

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's was founded in 1901 and is now part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)* to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)
An independent federal agency investigating chemical accidents to protect workers, the public, and the environment.  

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) typically refer to the chemical substances in specific products and serve the same purpose as Material Safety Data Sheets. This includes providing detailed information as to the hazards and specific safety precautions to take when handling the product. Their purpose is to protect the environment and protect workers. 

The UL WERCSmart Do-It-Yourself SDS (Safety Data Sheet) authoring tool is a first of its kind, automated OSHA-compliant SDS authoring solution perfectly suited for the small to mid-size company that produce chemical-containing products.

How It Works
UL WERSmart takes the complexities out of compliance. The automation is based on a logic tree of questions powered by the intelligence of the UL WERCSmart proprietary data engine. Your answers will determine the logic applied to each subsequent question. After submission, you will receive your UL-approved format, OSHA-compliant GHS SDS as a PDF within 2 business days.

In order to use the site most efficiently, it will help if you have the following product information available when you go to use the site for SDS authoring:

1. Full formulation of your product with % by weight, with chemical name and/or CAS #
2. Physical property information for your product (Boiling point, flashpoint, pH, etc).
3. Transportation classification if the product is regulated (UN#, packing group, etc).
4. Recommended Use of the product you are creating the SDS for.