SATRA accredited for US consumer safety compliance
4 February 2010Since the American Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) introduced the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in August 2008, there have been a number of changes to the limits of lead allowed in certain products, and to the testing required in order to show compliance.
After February 11, 2010, all manufacturers, importers or retailers of children's products and other consumer goods being sold in the US are required to provide evidence of third-party testing of their products and to show compliance with the CPSIA. Items intended for the children's market that are covered by the Act include toys, furniture and jewellery.
As a CPSC-accredited laboratory, SATRA can provide third-party test reports showing compliance with the US regulations. The Technology Centre can also offer guidance on how a product is affected by the CPSIA, the testing required and interpretation of the results.
‘Although SATRA is a UK-based test house, our accreditation for US legislation allows us to fully support our members selling into the US market,’ said SATRA business manager, Jackie Glasspool.
