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Vendor Partnership Guide |
Product Test Protocol:
FOOTWEAR (ADULT AND CHILDREN’S)
NON FOOD CONTACT- ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS
SEASONAL DECORATIONS (WOOD, GLASS, METAL, FLOWERS)
SEATING FURNITURE (ADULT USE- INDOOR & OUTDOOR)
CERAMIC & GLASSWARE ARTICLES (FOOD CONTACT USE)
Food Use or Container (PLASTIC, METAL & WOOD)
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Product Test Protocol: ADULT APPAREL |
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Physical Properties: |
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Flammability |
CFR 1610 |
Class 1 – textiles that have a flame spread time of 3.5 seconds or more for plain surface fabrics, of more than 7 seconds for raised surface fabrics, or 0-7 seconds for raised surface fabrics with no ignition or melting of the base fabric (generally when the fuzzy surface fibers of raised fiber fabric exhibit a “surface flash”). |
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Labeling: |
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Fiber Labeling |
16 CFR 300/303 16 CFR 24 Fur Products Labeling Act-16 CFR 301 Fur Product Identification Act- 15 U.S.C. 69 |
Must be visible at point of sale & must comply to regulations (Textile Fibers Identification Act or Wool Products Labeling Act) |
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Care Labeling |
16 CFR 423 |
Must be sewn in permanently and must comply with regulations (Care Labeling Rule - at below link) https://www.ftc.gov/node/119456 |
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Country of Origin |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Polybag Warning Label |
State Regulations |
Suffocation warning label required if poly bag thickness is less than one mil (1/1000 inch) and has an opening the size of seven inches or more (5 inches in Rhode Island) Warning Label Verbiage-
‘Warning: This bag is not a toy. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this
bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or
playpens. Tear up this bag before throwing away.’ |
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Stuffed Article labeling |
Utah |
Requires registration and labeling of quilted and stuffed apparel. |
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Analytical:
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Toxic Elements in disposable packaging |
TPCH Various State Regulations |
Packaging components shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr<=100ppm. Note: In lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Performance Claims: |
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*All performance
testing should be conducted on the lightest colorway of each style. Testing
can be done at the fabric stage or final garment stage depending on
construction or final finishing chemicals - Please consult buying office for
further questions on an individual item basis. Performance testing will be assigned by the
buying office by style. |
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UV Protection |
AATCC 183 ASTM D 6544 ASTM D 6603 |
Must complete all three test methods. Category for Garment Labeling: determined by UPF rating. Garment hangtag label must reflect appropriate UPF rating. Estimated turnaround time – 5
working days |
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Stain Release |
AATCC 130 |
Original : 3.5 After 10 launderings or 5 dry cleanings: 3.0 Estimated turnaround time –
7-10 working days |
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Anti-Microbial Activity Test |
AATCC 100 (24 Hour Contact Time) |
Original 90% reduction rate After 10 laundering or 5 dry clean cycles: 70% reduction rate Estimated turnaround time – 10
- 12 working days |
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Cooling |
FTTS-FA-019 |
Knit: greater than or equal to 0.130 (W/cm2) Woven: greater than or equal to 0.170 (W/cm2) Estimated turnaround time – 8
working days |
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Vertical Wicking (wicks away moisture) |
AATCC 197 |
Original State: 7cm in 30 min Estimated turnaround time – 5 working
days |
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Quick Dry Test |
AATCC 199 |
70% moisture evaporation after 30 minutes with a 0.2ML sample. Note: AATCC 79 should be tested prior Estimated turnaround time – 5
working days |
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Product Test
Protocol: CHILDREN’S APPAREL |
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Method |
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Physical Properties: |
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Flammability of General Wearing Apparel |
16 CFR 1610/1611 |
Class 1- textiles that have a flame spread time of 3.5 seconds or more for plain surface fabrics, of more than 7 seconds for raised surface fabrics, or 0-7 seconds for raised surface fabrics with no ignition or melting of the base fabric (generally when the fuzzy surface fibers of raised fiber fabrics exhibit a “surface flash”). |
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Sleepwear Flammability |
16 CFR 1615/1616 |
Test results must comply with ALL 16 CFR 1615/16/16 requirements. |
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Labeling: |
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Fiber Labeling |
16 CFR 300/303 16 CFR 24 Fur Products Labeling Act-16 CFR 301 Fur Product Identification Act- 15 U.S.C. 69 |
Must be visible at point of sale & must comply to regulations (Textile Fibers Identification Act or Wool Products Labeling Act) |
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Care Labeling |
16 CFR 423 |
Must be sewn in permanently and must comply with regulations (Care Labeling Rule –at below link) |
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Country of Origin |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Tracking Labels |
CPSIA |
The manufacturer of a children’s product shall place permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable, that will enable: (A)the manufacturer to ascertain the location and date of production of the product, cohort information (including batch, run number or other identifying characteristic) and any other information determined by the manufacturer to facilitate ascertaining the specific source of the product by reference to those marks; and (B)the ultimate purchaser to ascertain the manufacturer or private labeler, location and date of production of the product and cohort information (including the batch, run number or other identifying characteristic) |
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Polybag Warning Label |
State Regulations |
Suffocation warning label required if poly bag thickness is less than one mil (1/1000 inch) and has an opening the size of seven inches or more (5 inches in Rhode Island) Warning Label Verbiage- ‘Warning: This bag is not a toy. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. Tear up this bag before throwing away.’ |
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Stuffed Article labeling |
Utah |
Requires registration and labeling of quilted and stuffed apparel. |
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Analytical: |
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*Testing must be conducted on the final Top
of Production Sample. |
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Lead Content in Accessible Components Of Children’s Products |
CPSIA Illinois
Lead Poisoning Prevention Act |
Any component part(s) shall not contain total lead content more than 100ppm (0.01%). |
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Lead in Paint/Surface Coating |
16 CFR 1303/CSPIA Illinois
Lead Poisoning Prevention Act |
Shall not contain lead or lead compounds in which the lead content is in excess of 90ppm (0.009% by weight of the total content). |
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Phthalate content in accessible plasticized components of |
CPSIA |
Toys and Child care article shall container the following phthalates in concentrations below 0.1%: DEHP : Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate DBP : Dibutyl Phthalate BBP : Benzyl Butyl Phthalate *In addition, Children’s Toy that can be placed in child’s mouth or Child care article shall container the following phthalates in concentrations below 0.1%: DINP : Diisononyl Phthalate DIDP : Di-isodecyl Phthalate DNOP : Di-n-octyl Phthalate |
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Toxic Elements in disposable packaging |
TPCH Various State Regulations |
Packaging components shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr<=100ppm. Note: In lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Small Parts |
16 CFP 1501 |
Products intended for children under 36 months of age shall not include removable, liberated components, or fragments of products after use and abuse that are small enough (without being compressed) to fit entirely within the small parts container. |
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Sharp Edges/Sharp Points |
16 CFP 1500.48/49 |
Products intended for children under 8 years of age shall not have accessible, potentially hazardous sharp points and edges before or after use and abuse test. |
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Drawstring In Children’s Garment |
ASTM F1816/16 CFR 1120 |
There shall be no drawstrings in the hood and neck area of children’s garments sizes 0-16 (age 0-16). Drawstrings at the waist and bottom of children’s garments sizes 0-16 (age 0-16) shall: -Not extend 3 in. (75mm) in length outside of the drawstring channel when the garment is expanded to its fullest width. -Have no toggles, knots or other attachments at the free ends and -Be bar tacked, if the drawstring is one continuous string |
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Appliques |
Regulations *Must meet all State and Federal Regulations listed above. |
-Bows/Trims – must be permanently tacked at midpoint (center) and loops and ends measure no more than 3 inches out from the midpoint (center). -Sequins – Do NOT attach to garment using monofilament thread. |
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Performance Claims: |
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*All performance testing should be conducted
on the lightest colorway of each style. Testing must be conducted on the
final Top of Production Sample – Please consult buying office for a case by
case basis. Children’s performance
testing will be assigned by the buying office per style. |
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UV Protection |
AATCC 183 ASTM D 6544 ASTM D 6603 |
Must complete all three test methods. Category for Garment Labeling: determined by UPF rating. Garment hangtag label must reflect appropriate UPF rating. Estimated turnaround time – 5 working days |
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Stain Release |
AATCC 130 |
Original : 3.5 After 10 launderings or 5 dry cleanings: 3.0 Estimated turnaround time – 7-10 working days |
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Anti-Microbial Activity Test |
AATCC 100 (24 Hour Contact Time) |
Original 90% reduction rate After 10 laundering or 5 dry clean cycles: 70% reduction rate Estimated turnaround time – 10-12 working days |
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Cooling |
FTTS-FA-019 |
Knit: greater than or equal to 0.130 (W/cm2) Woven: greater than or equal to 0.170 (W/cm2) Estimated turnaround time – 8 working days |
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Vertical Wicking (wicks away moisture) |
AATCC 197 |
Original State: 7cm in 30 min Estimated turnaround time – 5 working days |
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Quick Dry Test |
AATCC 199 |
70% moisture evaporation after 30 minutes with a 0.2ML sample. Note: AATCC 79 should be tested prior Estimated turnaround time – 5 working days |
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Product Test
Protocol: FOOTWEAR (ADULT AND
CHILDREN’S) |
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Test Method |
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Labeling: |
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Country of Origin |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate county of origin legibly, permanently and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Leather Labeling |
16 CFR 24 |
Should comply with labeling guide requirements |
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Tracking Labels |
CPSIA |
The manufacturer of children’s product shall place permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging. To the extent practicable that will enable- A. The manufacturer to ascertain the location and date of production of the product, cohort information (including the batch, run number or other identifying characteristic) and any other information determined by the manufacturer to facilitate ascertaining the specific source of the product by reference to those marks; and B. The ultimate purchaser to ascertain the manufacturer or private labeler, location and date or production of the product and cohort information (including the batch, run number or other identifying characteristic). |
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Fur/Faux Fur Labeling |
FTC Fur labeling rule (16 CFR 301)/State Regulations |
Declaration and labeling of “faux fur” if imitation fur is present or labeling of real fur per FTC requirements. |
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Polybag Warning Label |
State Regulations |
Suffocation warning label required if poly bag thickness is less that one mil (1/1000 inch) and has an opening size of seven inches or more (five inches in Rhode Island). Warning Label Verbiage- ‘Warning: This bag is not a toy. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. Tear up this bag before throwing away.’ |
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Stuffed Article labeling |
Utah |
Requires registration and labeling of quilted and stuffed apparel. |
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Analytical: |
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Lead in Paint/Surface Coating |
16 CFR 1303/CPSIA |
Shall not container lead or lead compounds in which the lead content is in excess of 90ppm (0.009% by the weight of the total content) |
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Lead Content in Accessible Components of Children’s Products |
CPSIA |
Component part(s) shall not contain total lead content more than 100ppm (0.01%). |
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Toxic Elements in Disposable Packaging |
Various State Regulations/TPCH |
Packaging components shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr<=100ppm. Note: in lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Construction: |
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*Children’s Shoes ONLY-
Please verify age requirements |
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Small Parts |
16 CFR 1501 |
Products intended for children under 36 months of age shall not include removable, liberated components or fragments or products after use and abuse that are small enough (without being compressed) to fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. |
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Sharp Edge/Sharp Points |
16 CFR 1500.48/49 |
Products intended for children under 8 years of age shall not have accessible, potentially hazardous sharp points and edges before or after use and abuse testing. |
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Product Test
Protocol: TOYS |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Labeling: |
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Packaging |
16 CFR 500 , visual inspection |
Manufacturer’s name, address, product identification and contents are listed on packaging |
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Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 and visual check |
DC personnel inspect all import products for proper c/o labeling. Goods do not get worked until vendors send stickers to add to the product |
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Age Grading |
ASTM F963-17 determining guidelines for age appropriateness |
All toys shall be labeled to indicate the minimum age intended for use |
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Safety Labeling & Instructions |
ASTM F963-17 |
Must meet requirements. |
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Promotional Materials |
ASTM F963-17 |
Packaging, literature accompanying toys, and point-of-sale presentations shall not use words, statements, or graphic material that are inconsistent in any way with the safety labeling instructions for use assembly or age grading of the toy. |
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Definition and descriptions |
ASTM F963-17 |
Information provided for safe use or assembly of toys in English to be understood by persons of the age level for whom the toy is intended |
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Marking of Producer |
ASTM F963-17 |
Either a principal component of toy or the packaging of toy shall be marked with the name and address of the producer or the distributor. In case of toys sold in bulk, only the container is required to be marked. |
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Warning Labels |
16 CFR 1500.19 an ASTM F963-17 |
Toys intended for children who are at least 3 yrs of age but no older than 6 must have "Warning: Choking Hazard - small parts". |
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Warning labels for aquatic toys |
ASTM F963-17 |
Shall carry safety labeling on toy & package: "Warning: this is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while device is in use." |
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Stuffed Toy Labeling |
"PA / MA / OH Stuffed Toy Law" |
"Stuffing toys shall have a tab or label securely affixed which contains: - A statement that “All New Material” was used - Type of material - The assigned state registration number (Pennsylvania at a minimum) The name and principal place of business (city and state) of the manufacturer or vendor" |
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Tracking labels for children’s products |
CPSIA |
A permanent and distinguishing mark on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable, enabling the manufacturer and purchaser to ascertain the name of the manufacturer or private labeler, location and date of production of the product. |
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Labeling of Composite Wood Product Formaldehyde Emission (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.45 |
"Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAF-based) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall be labeled in accordance with the regulations and meet all applicable requirements. NOTE: 1) Valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Finished goods, including component parts sold separately to end users, containing only a de minimis amount (i.e. 144 square inches, based on the surface area of its largest area) of regulated composite wood product are excepted from the labeling requirements, however, the exception does not apply to finished goods or component parts that are designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces, finished goods, or component parts. " |
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Labeling of Hazardous Substance |
16 CFR 1500.83(a)(23) 16 CFR 1500.3(b)(14) and 16 CFR 1500.14 and 16 CFR 1500.121 |
Substances or article contains substances, including but not limited to liquid, pastes, putties, gels and powder, which have known hazards shall meet all applicable labeling requirements specified in the regulations. |
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Special Labeling of Hazardous Substance |
16 CFR 1500.14(b)(1) to (5) |
"Liquid or article with liquid component containing substances that have special hazards to health shall meet all applicable labeling requirements specified in the regulations. NOTE: See ""Hazardous Substance - Liquid Screen Test"" in Chemical Test section for details. " |
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Labeling for Self- pressurized Container |
16 CFR 1500.130 |
Self-pressurized container shall meet the labeling requirements specified in 16 CFR 1500.130. |
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Law Label - Toy Chest with Upholstered Lid |
Various US State Law / With reference to IABFLO |
For toy chests with upholstered lid. Upholstered furniture shall have law label attached to the product. NOTE: It is the vendor's responsibility to register the product as required. |
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Analytical: |
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Toxic Elements-Lead Paints on Surface |
16 CFR 1303, CPSIA, ASTM F963-17
Prevention Act |
Requirement: 90PPM Requirement: 40PPM or label provided |
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Toxic Elements-Lead Paints on Substrate |
CPSAI, ASTM F963-17
Prevention Act |
Requirement: 100 ppm Requirement: 40 ppm or label provided |
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Toxic Elements- Soluble Heavy Metals |
ASTM F963-17 |
Meet requirements |
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Phthalates |
CPSIA/ CA Legislature Assembly Bill AB1108 |
DEHP, DBP, BBP <0..1% (all toys) DINP, DIDP, DNOP <0.1% (Mouth Able Toy) |
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Phthalates |
16 CFR 1307 & CPSIA |
Children’s toys and child care articles shall not contain more than 0.1 % of any of below phthalates: - Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) - Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) - Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) - Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) - Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) - Di-n-pentyl phthalate (DPENP) - Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DHEXP) - Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) |
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Bisphenol A |
Various States |
Toy- Not detected or report to Maine if detected Pacifiers, rattles, teethers-not detected |
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DEHP Content of Pacifiers, Rattles & Teethers |
ASTM F963-17 16 CFR 1510,1511 |
Up to 3% of total solid content Meets requirements |
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N-Nitrosamines Content in Rubber Nipple of Pacifier |
ASTM F963-17 |
Pacifier with rubber nipples shall not exceed 10 ppb in each of three aliquots of any one nitrosamine and the total nitrosamines shall not exceed 20 ppb as specified in ASTM F1313. |
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Art Materials – LHAMA Evaluation |
ASTM F963-17 |
Toys and components of toys that are art materials as defined by 16 CFR 1500.14(b)(8) shall meet the requirements as intended to minimize the potential risk associated with the use of art materials that present chronic, long-term health hazards (ASTM D4236 / LHAMA). NOTE: Toys and components of toys that pose chronic health hazard and require warnings as specified, are not suitable for use by children who are in pre-kindergarten, or grades one through six. |
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Hazardous Substance - Liquid Screen Test |
16 CFR 1500.14(b)(1) to (5) |
Liquid or article with liquid component shall not contain below substances exceed the limit. If the substance exceeds the limit, the article shall have special label statement as described in 16 CFR 1500.14(b)(1) to (5). - 10% or more diethylene glycol by weight - 10% or more ethylene glycol by weight; - 5% or more benzene by weight; - 10% or more toluene by weight; - 10% or more xylene by weight; - 10% or more petroleum distillates by weight; - 4% or more methyl alcohol by weight; - 10% or more turpentine by weight. |
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Hazardous chemical test |
16 CFR 1500.231 |
Not detected |
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Indirect Food Additives (For plastic and polymeric coating) |
ASTM F963-17 |
Toy components intended to be used in contact with food shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), specifically 21 CFR 170 through 189. |
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Leachable Cadmium and Lead from Product Interior (For ceramic) |
ASTM F963-17 |
Ceramic toy components intended or likely to hold food shall conform to the applicable requirements of the FDCA, Section 402 (a)(2)(c) and FDA Compliance Policy Guides. |
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Microbial Quality of Water Used in Toys |
ASTM F963-17 USP 1231 / 40 CFR 141.63 |
Process water used in manufacturing and filling of toys shall meet the requirement: - < 10 CFU/ml of heterotrophic plate count - Absence of coliform bacteria |
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Microbiological Examination of Non- Sterile Products- Microbial Enumeration Tests and Tests for Specified Microorganisms |
ASTM F963-17 USP 61 & 62 |
The cleanliness cosmetics, liquids, pastes, putties, gels, powders, and avian feather products used in toys (excluding art materials) shall be determined as specified. The limits for determining the cleanliness of materials are as follows: - Infant products: 100 cfu/mL or cfu/gm; - Products such as face paints or cosmetics intended for use by a child or on a doll or similar product (excluding lip balms, lip glosses, lipsticks, and the like items) which have a high likelihood of being used in the area of the eye: 100 cfu/mL or cfu/gm; - Avian feather products: 5000 cfu/mL or cfu/gm; - All other products: 1000 cfu/mL or cfu/gm Due to the variability introduced by the dilution process, up to 500 cfu/mL or cfu/gm for infant or face products; and up to 5000 cfu/mL or cfu/gm for all other products can be considered to be an acceptable result. In addition, Pseudomonas sp., Escherichia coli, coagulase positive Staphylococcus sp., and Salmonella sp. (plus Shigella sp. for avian feather products – this organism to be isolated using methods outlined in the latest edition of the FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual) shall not be detected. |
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Antimicrobial Effectiveness |
ASTM F963-17 USP 51 |
Formulations used to prevent microbial degradation in cosmetics, liquids, pastes, putties, gels, and powders used in toys (excluding art materials) shall be tested for microbial control and preservative effectiveness. |
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Stuffing cleanliness |
ASTM F963-17 |
Meets requirements |
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Flame Retardant: Penta-BDE, Octa-BDE |
Various US State Laws |
Penta-BDE, Octa-BDE - Products or flame-retardant parts thereof: ≤ 0.1% by weight (For CA, HI, MD, MN (exempt medical device), NY, RI) - Products: ≤ 0.1% by weight (For IL, ME, MI, OR, VT) NOTE: Select above requirement(s) prior to test application. |
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Flame Retardant: Deca-BDE |
Various US State Laws |
'- Products: ≤ 0.1% by weight (For MD, OR) - Mattresses, mattress pads or upholstered furniture: ≤ 0.1% by weight (For ME, VT) - Plastic housing of televisions or computers: ≤ 0.1% by weight (For ME, VT) - Plastic shipping pallets: ≤ 0.1% by weight (For ME, VT) NOTE: 1) Select above requirement(s) prior to test application. 2) For WA, see the requirement of Deca-BDE of upholstered residential furniture in attribute “TDCPP, TCEP, Deca-BDE, HBCD, and Additive TBBPA (State of Washington)”. 3) For MN, see the requirement of Deca-BDE of residential upholstered furniture in attribute “Deca-BDE, HBCDD, TCEP, TDCPP (State of Minnesota)”. |
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Formaldehyde Emission of Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.10 / 40 CFR 770.17 / 40 CFR 770.18 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAF-based) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall not release formaldehyde exceeding the regulatory limits. NOTE: 1) In lieu of testing, valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. |
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Mercury Content in Batteries |
Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act Title II |
Batteries larger than button cell shall contain no intentionally added Mercury. No intentionally added Hg is demonstrated in this protocol if testing shows less than 1 ppm (best practice). Batteries of button cell size are allowed small amounts of added mercury, but shall test to less than 25 mg Hg /cell. Testing is required on all included alkaline-manganese batteries, zinc-carbon (Heavy Duty) batteries, and silver-oxide and zinc-air button cells. |
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Toxic Elements in Packaging Components |
TPCH |
Packaging components shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr <= 100 ppm. Note: In lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Physical & Construction: |
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Accessible Sharp Points and Sharp Edges |
16 CFR 1500.48 and 1500.49 |
Shall not contain any hazardous sharp points or sharp edges before and after use and abuse tests, except those for functional purpose. |
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Toy Safety |
CPSIA, ASTM F963-17 |
Meets requirements |
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Battery operated |
ASTM F963-17 |
Meets requirements |
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Flammability of textiles used in toys |
16CFR 1610 and ASTM F963-17 |
Textile fabrics used in toys should comply with fabric tests are required. |
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Flammability of Liquid (If applicable) |
16 CFR 1500.3(c)(6) / 16 CFR 1500.43(a) |
Classification of flashpoint: - Extremely flammable: At or below 20°F (-6.7°C); - Flammable: Above 20°F (-6.7°C) and below 100°F (37.8°C); - Combustible: At or above 100°F (37.8°C) to and including 150°F (65.6°C); - Non-Combustible: Above 150°F (65.6°C). NOTE: Extremely flammable, flammable and combustible liquid shall comply with the labeling requirement in accordance with 16 CFR 1500.3(b)(14). |
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Flammability of Self- Pressurized Container |
16 CFR 1500.3(c)(6)(viii) |
Self-pressurized container shall meet all applicable requirements specified in the Regulations. NOTE: It is the vendor’s responsibility to meet this requirement. |
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Toy Gun Marking |
15 CFR 272 |
Marking of toy gun shall meet all applicable requirements. |
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Dive Stick |
16 CFR 1500.18(a)(19) |
Dive sticks, and other similar articles, that are used in swimming pools or other water environments for such activities as underwater retrieval games or swimming instruction, and which, when placed in the water, submerge and rest at the bottom of the pool shall: - come to rest underwater at an angle greater than 45 degrees from vertical when measured under the test specified in 16 CFR 1500.86(a)(7), or - maintain a compressive force of less than 5-lbf under the test specified in 16 CFR 1500.86(a)(8). |
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Choking hazards |
visual check |
Examine toys for loose or easily removed parts that can be a choking hazard |
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Product Test Protocol: ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Characteristics |
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Formaldehyde Emission of Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.10 / 40 CFR 770.17 / 40 CFR 770.18 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAF based) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall not release formaldehyde exceeding the regulatory limits.
NOTE: 1) In lieu of testing, valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Intertek has been approved by EPA as a third party certifier (TPC) under the Regulations. Please contact Intertek for details. |
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Construction & Workmanship |
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Workmanship & Defects |
Visual Check |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. All components shall not contain any burrs or sharp edges (test by touch or sight) |
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Labeling |
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One Time Use Products **Fair Packaging and Labeling Act OR All Other Products **Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Labeling of Composite Wood Product, Panel, and Finished Good containing Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.45 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAF based) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall be labeled in accordance with the regulations and meet all applicable requirements.
NOTE: 1) Valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC
shall be provided for review. 2) Finished goods, including component parts
sold separately to end users, containing only a de minima’s amount (i.e. 144
square inches, based on the surface area of its largest area) of regulated
composite wood product are excepted from the labeling requirements, however,
the exception does not apply to finished goods or component parts that are
designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces,
finished goods, or component parts. |
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Prohibition on Illegally-Sourced Plant Products (Lacey Act) |
Public Law No: 110-234, Section 8204,
Preventing Illegal Logging Practices 16, USC 53 Lacey Act Declaration Requirements: Changes to Permit Conditions on PPQ Forms 585 and 621," Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 19 August 2013 |
The Lacey Act prohibits the import of
certain plant or plant products without an import declaration. The
declaration must contain, among other things: - scientific name of the plant, - value of the importation, - quantity of the plant, - name of the country from where the plant
was harvested, and - paper and paperboard products containing recycled content must also contain average percent of recycled content without regard for species or country of harvest. |
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*All wood products need Lacey Act and Fumigation |
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Product Test Protocol: SEASONAL DECORATIONS (wood,
glass metal, plastic) |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Characteristics |
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Formaldehyde Emission of Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.10 / 40 CFR 770.17 / 40 CFR 770.18 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAFbased) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall not release formaldehyde exceeding the regulatory limits.
NOTE: 1) In lieu of testing, valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Intertek has been approved by EPA as a third party certifier (TPC) under the Regulations. Please contact Intertek for details. |
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Toxic Elements in Packaging Components |
TPCH |
Shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr < 100ppm. Note: In lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Total lead
in surface coating |
16 CFR 1303 [ASTM F2853-10 Reapproved 2015) /
CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1] |
Shall not exceed 90ppm (0.009% by weight) total lead. |
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Construction & Workmanship |
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Workmanship & Defects |
Visual Check |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. |
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Labeling |
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Product Packaging and Labeling |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) Retailer Website Address (if available)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Labeling of Composite Wood Product, Panel, and Finished Good containing Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.45 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAFbased) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall be labeled in accordance with the regulations and meet all applicable requirements.
NOTE: 1) Valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Finished goods, including component parts sold separately to end users, containing only a de minimis amount (i.e. 144 square inches, based on the surface area of its largest area) of regulated composite wood product are excepted from the labeling requirements, however, the exception does not apply to finished goods or component parts that are designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces, finished goods, or component parts. |
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Non-Food Use Warnings for Ceramic/Glassware Items |
21 CFR 109.16 |
Stating one of the following: -"Not For Food Use. May Poison Food. For Decorative Purposes Only.” -"Not For Food Use. Glaze Contains Lead. Food Use May Result in Lead Poisoning", -"Not for Food Use - Food Consumed from this Vessel May be Harmful" And this message must be present in two forms: 1. A conspicuous stick-on label must be on the surface that is clearly visible to the consumer. 2. A conspicuous and legible permanent statement on the exterior surface of the base of the ceramicware. The letters shall be at least 3.2 millimeters (0.125 inch) in height or as provided in the regulation. |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is per state of Virginia. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification ITS-M0060 |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Prohibition on Illegally-Sourced Plant Products (Lacey Act) |
Public Law No: 110-234, Section 8204,
Preventing Illegal Logging Practices 16, USC 53 Lacey Act Declaration Requirements: Changes to Permit Conditions on PPQ Forms 585 and 621," Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 19 August 2013 |
The Lacey Act prohibits the import of
certain plant or plant products without an import declaration. The
declaration must contain, among other things: - scientific name of the plant, - value of the importation, - quantity of the plant, - name of the country from where the plant
was harvested, and - paper and paperboard products containing recycled content must also contain average percent of recycled content without regard for species or country of harvest. |
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*All wood products need Lacey Act and Fumigation |
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Product Test Protocol: SEATING FURNITURE (Adult
Use--Indoor & Outdoor) |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Characteristics |
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Formaldehyde Emission of Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.10 / 40 CFR 770.17 / 40 CFR 770.18 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAFbased) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall not release formaldehyde exceeding the regulatory limits.
NOTE: 1) In lieu of testing, valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Intertek has been approved by EPA as a third party certifier (TPC)
under the Regulations. Please contact Intertek for details. |
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Toxic Elements in Packaging Components |
TPCH |
Shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr < 100ppm. Note: In lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Total lead in surface coating |
16 CFR 1303 [ASTM F2853-10 Reapproved 2015) / CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1] |
Shall not exceed 90ppm (0.009% by weight) total lead. |
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Construction
& Workmanship |
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Workmanship |
Visual Check |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. |
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Performance
Characteristics/ Safety |
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Assembly |
Visual inspection |
As per manufacturer’s instruction |
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Edges and corners |
Visual inspection |
Free from sharp point, edge or burrs, Contractible edge and corners must be rounded with radius of not less than 2mm |
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Flammability resistance to upholstered furniture |
California Technical Bulletin 116 |
Meet the regulation |
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Flammability resistance to upholstered furniture |
California Technical Bulletin 117 |
Meet the regulation |
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Labeling |
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Product Packaging and Labeling |
F.P. & L. Act, 16 CFR 500 (For one time use products) OR NIST Handbook 130 Uniform Laws and Regulations (For others) |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) Retailer Website Address (if available)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Labeling of Composite Wood Product, Panel, and Finished Good containing Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.45 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAFbased) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall be labeled in accordance with the regulations and meet all applicable requirements.
NOTE: 1) Valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Finished goods, including component parts sold separately to end users, containing only a de minimis amount (i.e. 144 square inches, based on the surface area of its largest area) of regulated composite wood product are excepted from the labeling requirements, however, the exception does not apply to finished goods or component parts that are designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces, finished goods, or component parts. |
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Law label |
United States, International Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials (IABFLO) \ Uniform Law Labels |
Verify presence and must conform to “USA Uniform Law Labels: Bedding & Furniture”. |
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Upholstered Flammability Labeling (with specific statement for flame retardants) |
Technical Bulletin 117-2013, Senate Bill (SB) 1019 Visual Assessment |
Upholstered articles conforming to TB 117-2013 must bear a permanently-attached label, in plain view, which states: "NOTICE: THIS ARTICLE MEETS THE FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA BUREAU OF ELECTRONIC AND APPLIANCE REPAIR. HOME FURNISHINGS AND THERMAL INSULATION TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117-2013. CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED NEAR OPEN FLAME OR WITH BURNING CIGARETTES." Absence or presence of added flame-retardant chemicals shall be indicated by placing an “X” in one of the appropriate blanks on below label statement. This statement must be on the same label as TB117-2013, flammability warning labels. The statement must follow the compliant flammability label verbiage. It may be separated by a black line, located below or to the right of the compliant flammability label. It must not be located to the left or top of the compliant flammability label. “The upholstery materials in this product: _____contain added flame-retardant chemicals _____contain NO added flame-retardant chemicals The State of California has updated the flammability standard and determined that the fire safety requirements for this product can be met without adding flame retardant chemicals. The state has identified many flame-retardant chemicals as being known to, or strongly suspected of, adversely impacting human health or development.” |
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Warning/ Special/Cautionary Label (if applicable) |
ITS-M0060 |
Verify & Report actual warning/special labels that are provided.
For child appeal product only – Shall be labelled “This is not a toy, for decoration only.” |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is per state of Virginia. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification ITS-M0060 |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English.
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Prohibition on Illegally-Sourced Plant Products (Lacey Act) |
Public Law No: 110-234, Section 8204,
Preventing Illegal Logging Practices 16, USC 53 Lacey Act Declaration Requirements: Changes to Permit Conditions on PPQ Forms 585 and 621," Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 19 August 2013 |
The Lacey Act prohibits the import of
certain plant or plant products without an import declaration. The
declaration must contain, among other things: - scientific name of the plant, - value of the importation, - quantity of the plant, - name of the country from where the plant
was harvested, and - paper and
paperboard products containing recycled content must also contain average
percent of recycled content without regard for species or country of harvest. |
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*All wood products need Lacey Act and Fumigation |
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Product Test Protocol: Furniture (Adult Use—side tables, entry tables, book
cases, consoles, and sideboards etc.) |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Characteristics |
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Lead Content of Paints or Similar Surface Coating |
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) / 16 CFR 1303 |
Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which the Lead content is in excess of 0.009% (90ppm) by weight of the total content.
Report actual results or include data table within report. Component testing is not allowed. Composite up to 3 colors of similar materials. If any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit based on the lowest weight component, individual colors will automatically be analyzed. Pass/Fail based on the individual result. Client Requirement |
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Formaldehyde Emission of Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.10 / 40 CFR 770.17 / 40 CFR 770.18 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAFbased) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall not release formaldehyde exceeding the regulatory limits.
NOTE: 1) In lieu of testing, valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Intertek has been approved by EPA as a third party certifier (TPC)
under the Regulations. Please contact Intertek for details. |
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Toxic Elements in Packaging Components |
TPCH |
Shall comply with TPCH in those states with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg and hexavalent Cr < 100ppm. Note: In lieu of testing, valid test report or certificate can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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Total lead in surface coating |
16 CFR 1303 [ASTM F2853-10 Reapproved 2015) / CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1] |
Shall not exceed 90ppm (0.009% by weight) total lead. |
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Construction
& Workmanship |
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Workmanship |
Visual Check |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. |
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Performance
Characteristics |
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Assembly |
Visual inspection |
As per manufacturer’s instruction |
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Edges and corners |
Visual inspection |
Free from sharp point, edge or burrs, Contractible edge and corners must be rounded with radius of not less than 2mm |
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Labeling |
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Product Packaging and Labeling |
F.P. & L. Act, 16 CFR 500 (For one time use products) OR NIST Handbook 130 Uniform Laws and Regulations (For others) |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) Retailer Website Address (if available)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Labeling of Composite Wood Product, Panel, and Finished Good containing Composite Wood Product (EPA) |
40 CFR 770.45 |
Composite wood products (i.e. hardwood plywood (HWPW) made with either a combination core (CC) or a veneer core (VC), particleboard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)), panels, finished goods containing composite wood products, finished goods made from panels manufactured in accordance with 40 CFR 770.17 and/or 40 CFR 770.18, or finished goods made from panels made with a combination of compliant composite wood, no-added formaldehyde-based (NAFbased) resins, and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins, shall be labeled in accordance with the regulations and meet all applicable requirements.
NOTE: 1) Valid product certificate issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC shall be provided for review. 2) Finished goods, including component parts sold separately to end users, containing only a de minimis amount (i.e. 144 square inches, based on the surface area of its largest area) of regulated composite wood product are excepted from the labeling requirements, however, the exception does not apply to finished goods or component parts that are designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces, finished goods, or component parts. |
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Warning/ Special/Cautionary Label (if applicable) |
ITS-M0060 |
Verify & Report actual warning/special labels that are provided.
For child appeal product only – Shall be labelled “This is not a toy, for decoration only.” |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is per state of Virginia. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification ITS-M0060 |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English.
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Prohibition on Illegally-Sourced Plant Products (Lacey Act) |
Public Law No: 110-234, Section 8204,
Preventing Illegal Logging Practices 16, USC 53 Lacey Act Declaration Requirements: Changes to Permit Conditions on PPQ Forms 585 and 621," Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 19 August 2013 |
The Lacey Act prohibits the import of certain
plant or plant products without an import declaration. The declaration must
contain, among other things: - scientific name of the plant, - value of the importation, - quantity of the plant, - name of the country from where the plant
was harvested, and - paper and
paperboard products containing recycled content must also contain average
percent of recycled content without regard for species or country of harvest. |
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*All wood products need Lacey Act and Fumigation |
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Product Test Protocol: HOUSEHOLD RUGS –Adult Use |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Test |
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Lead Content of Paints or Similar Surface Coating |
With reference to 16 CFR 1303 |
Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which the Lead content is in excess of 0.009% (90ppm) by weight of the total content.
Report actual results or include data table within report. Component testing is not allowed. Composite up to 3 colors of similar materials. If any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit based on the lowest weight component, individual colors will automatically be analyzed. Pass/Fail based on the individual result. Client Requirement |
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Flammability |
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Flammability test |
16 CFR 1630 / 16 CFR 1631 |
Must comply (pass). Can sell a small carpet or rug that fails 16 CFR 1631 with a warning label. |
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Flammability Warning Label |
Visual |
Fails 16 CFR 1631 – a small carpet or rug needs a legible, conspicuous permanent label in caps that states:
“Flammable (Fails U.S. Department of Commerce Standard FF 2-70): Should Not Be Used Near Sources of Ignition.” |
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Physical
Properties |
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Fiber Content Testing (package price only include two simple fibre by simple chemical method) |
AATCC 20 / AATCC 20A |
Report actual FTC Requirements: Blends: ±3% tolerance Single fiber: No tolerance |
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Construction
& Workmanship |
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Workmanship |
Visual Check |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. |
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Labeling |
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Product Packaging and Labeling |
F.P. & L. Act, 16 CFR 500 (For one time use products) OR NIST Handbook 130 Uniform Laws and Regulations (For others) |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) Retailer Website Address (if available)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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RN# (Registered Identification Number) or WPL# (Wool Products Label Number) or Manufacturer Name |
Visual Inspection |
Verify presence (Textile Fiber Products Identification Act / Wool Products Labeling Act) |
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Fiber Content Label |
16 CFR 303 / 16 CFR 300 |
Must be visible at point of sale and must comply to regulations (Textile Fibers Identification Act / Wool Products Labeling Act) |
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Care Label (If Care Provided) |
16 CFR 423 |
Report correct care label. May be a point-of-sale label since care label is not mandated by law for home textiles. |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is per state of Virginia. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification ITS-M0060 |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English.
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Product Test Protocol: PICTURE FRAMES |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Physical
Characteristics |
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Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
No
cracks, blisters or visual defects that would be a potential hazard |
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Size
of frame |
Measurement |
Report
the actual measurements |
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Photo
area |
Measurement |
Report
the actual measurements |
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Performance
Characteristics |
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Fit for Use |
actual use |
Shall function as decorative item only |
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Labeling |
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One Time Use Products **Fair Packaging and Labeling Act OR All Other Products **Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is per state of Virginia. |
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Prohibition on Illegally-Sourced Plant Products (Lacey Act) |
Public Law No: 110-234, Section 8204,
Preventing Illegal Logging Practices 16, USC 53 Lacey Act Declaration Requirements: Changes to Permit Conditions on PPQ Forms 585 and 621," Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 19 August 2013 |
The Lacey Act prohibits the import of
certain plant or plant products without an import declaration. The
declaration must contain, among other things: - scientific name of the plant, - value of the importation, - quantity of the plant, - name of the country from where the plant
was harvested, and - paper and paperboard
products containing recycled content must also contain average percent of
recycled content without regard for species or country of harvest. |
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*All wood products need Lacey Act and Fumigation |
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Product Test Protocol: ELECTRONICS &
APPLIANCES |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Characteristics |
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Lead Content of Paints or Similar Surface Coating |
16 CFR 1303 (Scope widened) |
Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which the Lead content is in excess 0.009% (The weight of the total content). |
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Total mercury content in
batteries |
Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management
Act U.S. Pub. L. 104-142 Title II |
Non-rechargeable batteries shall comply with the following requirements: |
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Physical
Characteristics |
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Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
No
cracks, blisters or visual defects that would be a potential hazard |
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Power
cord and plug |
UL
60065 and visual check |
Inspect
cord for anchorage and plug should be 3-wire grounding type |
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Product
Dimensions |
Measurement |
Major
dimensions (HxWxL) excluding flexible cord |
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Accessories |
visual
check |
All
accessories are described in product user manual |
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Performance
Characteristics |
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Stability |
incline on 8 degree plane |
Should remain stable without
overturning |
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Temperature test |
UL 60065 |
When tested with normal operation, maximum
temperature rise allowable on accessible surfaces |
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Battery Test |
BE-EA802 |
Required if product is sold with
batteries. |
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US FCC Rules |
documentation |
Shall have valid FCC part 15V report
for verification |
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Labeling |
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|
One Time Use Products **Fair Packaging and Labeling Act OR All Other Products **Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) |
|
**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Safety Certification Mark |
document check |
Provide UL Listing safety mark |
|
User manual |
UL 153 |
Instructions and warnings shall be
provided in a manual in English. Informing the user of potential
risk of fire, electrical shock or injury if not used as intended |
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General Markings |
UL153 & maximum watts |
Markings should be legible for
manufacturer’s name, address and electrical rating |
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Lead in PVC cable |
visual |
Product must bear warning "Prop
65 warning: this product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity |
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UPC Code |
actual use |
Using a commercial bar code reader
to read the UPC code printed on the packaging. The code shall
match with the number underneath. Record the reading that is
displayed |
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Rechargeable battery & rechargeable consumer
product requirements |
Public
Law 104–142, May 13, 1996, Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery
Management Act |
No
person shall sell a regulated battery that is ready for retail sale or a
rechargeable consumer product that is ready for retail sale, unless the
regulated battery:
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US FCC Rules |
documentation |
Shall have valid FCC part 15V report
for verification A Class B Part 15 device (either an intentional
or unintentional radiator) must be tested and authorized before it can be
legally marketed in the US. The FCC authorizes products through
the regulatory processes of Declaration of Conformity, verification, and
certification. - Declaration of Conformity is based on a declaration from
the manufacturer/ importer that the equipment complies with appropriate FCC
regulations and has been tested at an FCC-accredited laboratory. - Verification is a self-approval process in which the
manufacturer or importer performs the specified testing to demonstrate
compliance with FCC regulations. The manufacturer/ importer must retain a
copy of the report on file which the FCC may request for review. - Certification requires that a manufacturer/ importer must
submit an application for the product to be approved by a specially
accredited FCC certification body (called a Telecommunications Certification
Body or TCB.) |
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U. S. Department of Energy's Compliance Certification
Database (If Applicable) |
DOE 10 CFR 430 |
Covered products shall comply with the
regulations and/or listed in the DOE Compliance Certification Database. Valid certification report and compliance
statement should be provided for verifying. The products shall comply with the
requirements of marking by the regulations. The DOE Compliance Certification Database: http://www.regulations.doe.gov/certification-data/ |
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Product Test Protocol: CERAMIC & GLASSWARE ARTICLES (Food
Contact Use) |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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Chemical
Characteristics |
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Lead Content of Paints or Similar Surface Coating |
16 CFR 1303 (Scope widened) |
Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which the Lead content is in excess 0.009% (The weight of the total content). Report actual results or include data table within report. Component testing is not allowed. Composite up to 3 colors of similar materials. If any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit based on the lowest weight component, individual colors will automatically be analyzed. Pass/Fail based on the individual result. Client Requirement |
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Leachable Lead and Cadmium - Interior |
US FDA CPG 7117.06 and 7117.07 |
Food contact ceramic article shall not release lead and cadmium exceed below limits:
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Leachable Cadmium and Lead from Rim Decorated Drinking Article (For ceramic and glass) |
SGCD / ASTM C927 |
Food contact ceramic and glass drink vessels decorated within top 20 mm of lip and rim area shall not exceed the following limits: Pb: 4.0 ppm; Cd: 0.4 ppm. |
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Food Contact Materials - Plastics and Polymeric Coatings which may have contact with food |
21 CFR 175 / 21 CFR 177 / 21 CFR 180.22 / 21 CFR 181.32 (per plastic type) |
The plastic material used with food contact shall meet the FDA requirements as stated in CFR. The correct CFR section reference will be dependent on the identity of the polymer or other material.
Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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Bisphenol A (BPA) |
Various US State Law (CT, WA, NY, DE, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NV, VT, WI, the District of Columbia, Chicago City) |
Below products shall not contain any detectable level of Bisphenol A. Container, jar, or can that stored infant formula or baby food which is commercially available; Reusable food or beverage container (i.e. food contact) including lid, cup, etc.; Empty bottle, cup, or other container that is designed or intended to be filled with any liquid, food, or beverage primarily for consumption from container by children 3 years of age or younger; Pacifier; Baby bottle liner; Straw. NOTE: Actual testing will be conducted on plastic material only. Vendor shall be responsible for the compliance of other materials. |
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California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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Physical
Characteristics |
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|
Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. |
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Performance
Characteristics |
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Dishwasher Safe – Machine Wash (if claimed) |
ITS-M0001 |
Shall have no crack or color fading after 10 cycles normal wash with
domestic detergent. |
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Microwave Safe (if claimed) |
fill with 80% of capacity with water - microwave for 3 min. |
No crack, crazing or chipping should occur |
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Hand Wash Safe (If claimed as "Not dishwasher safe") |
ITS-M0003 |
Article shall have no color change or adverse effects after 5 hand wash cycles using domestic detergent rubbed with damp cloth gently with warm water at 43 degree Celsius (110 degree Fahrenheit). |
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Labeling |
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|
One Time Use Products Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
OR
All Other Products Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Label Verification |
Visual Check/Claim Verification |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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|
Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is
per state of Virginia. |
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CA Tableware marking |
California
Health and Safety Code Section 108870 [Visual assessment] |
Each piece of tableware sold, or offered for sale, in this state shall be permanently and indelibly marked with the name of the manufacturer or importer responsible for the sale of the tableware in California. |
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Product Test Protocol: CUTLERY (Food Contact Use) |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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|
Chemical
Characteristics |
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|
Food Contact Materials – Plastics and Polymeric Coatings which may have contact with food |
21 CFR 175 / 21 CFR 177 / 21 CFR 180.22 / 21 CFR 181.32 (per plastic
type) |
The plastic material used with food contact shall meet the FDA requirements as stated in CFR. The correct CFR section reference will be dependent on the identity of the polymer or other material.
Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if
dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be
conducted. |
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Food Contact Materials |
FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 4 |
Shall meet the requirements. Upon examination of the sample submitted, only the relevant parts and products will be applied. |
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Food Grade – Stainless Steel (if claimed and/or if applicable) |
FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Guideline |
Shall
check with the Indirect food substances affirmed as being GRAS have been
reviewed by the FDA and determined to be GRAS for the purposes and under the
conditions prescribed, providing they comply with required purity
specifications. FDA has instituted a procedure whereby a
manufacturer may inform FDA of its own GRAS determination. These GRAS
notices, along with FDA’s response letters, are available online at the FDA’s
GRAS Notice Inventory database. Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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|
California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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Physical
Characteristics |
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|
Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing, malformed and or fractured. All components such as rivets shall not contain any burrs or sharp edges (test by touch or sight). |
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Performance
Characteristics |
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|
Dishwasher Safe – Machine Wash (if claimed) |
ITS-M0001 |
Shall have no crack or color fading after 5 cycles normal wash with
domestic detergent. |
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|
Labeling |
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|
Product Packaging and Labeling |
F.P. & L. Act, 16 CFR 500 (For one time use products) OR NIST Handbook 130 Uniform Laws and Regulations (For others) |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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|
**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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|
Country of Origin Marking on Specific Articles |
19 CFR 134.43 |
Knives, forks, steels, cleavers, clippers, shears, scissors, safety razors, blades for safety razors, surgical instruments, dental instruments, scientific and laboratory instruments, pliers, pincers, nippers and hinged hand tools for holding and splicing wire, vacuum containers, and parts of the above articles shall have a legible country of origin marking attached permanently (e.g. die stamping, etching, engraving, etc.) to the article in a conspicuous place. |
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|
Label Verification |
Visual check |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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|
Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is
per state of Virginia. |
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Product Test Protocol: FLATWARE (Food Contact Use) |
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Test |
Test Method |
Requirement |
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|
Chemical
Characteristics |
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|
Lead Content of Paints or Similar Surface Coating |
16 CFR 1303 (Scope widened) |
Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which the Lead content is in excess of 0.009% by weight of the total content (90ppm). Report actual results or include data table within report. Component testing is not allowed.
Composite up to 3 colors of similar materials. If any color in the composite
exceeds 80% of the limit based on the lowest weight component, individual
colors will automatically be analyzed. Pass/Fail based on the individual
result. Client Requirement |
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Extractable Cadmium & Lead – sliver plated or pewter – spoons only |
FDA CPG 7117.05 + 7117.06 (Mod.) |
Cd: 0.25 ppm (Large Hollowware / Pitchers) 0.5 ppm (Small Hollowware / Cups / Mugs) 0.5 ppm (Flatware) Pb: 7.0 ppm for adult 0.5 ppm for infant
Remark: FDA established only lead limits for silver-plated item.
(Modification: Applied cadmium for silver-plated item and lead &
cadmium for pewter) |
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|
Food Contact Materials |
FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 4 |
Shall meet the requirements. Upon examination of the sample submitted, only the relevant parts will be applied. |
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|
Food Grade – Stainless Steel (if claimed and/or if applicable) |
FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Guideline |
Shall
check with the Indirect food substances affirmed as being GRAS have been reviewed
by the FDA and determined to be GRAS for the purposes and under the
conditions prescribed, providing they comply with required purity
specifications. FDA has instituted a procedure whereby a
manufacturer may inform FDA of its own GRAS determination. These GRAS
notices, along with FDA’s response letters, are available online at the FDA’s
GRAS Notice Inventory database. Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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|
California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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|
Physical
Characteristics |
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|
Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
Shall have no discernible surface
degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains,
deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches,
scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Shall have no components missing,
malformed and or fractured. |
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|
Performance
Characteristics |
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|
Dishwasher Safe – Machine Wash (if claimed) |
ITS-M0001 |
Shall have no crack or color fading after 5 cycles normal wash with domestic detergent. |
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|
Labeling |
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|
One Time Use Products Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
OR
All Other Products Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip),
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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|
**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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|
Country of Origin Marking on Specific Articles |
19 CFR 134.43 |
Knives, forks, steels, cleavers, clippers, shears, scissors, safety razors, blades for safety razors, surgical instruments, dental instruments, scientific and laboratory instruments, pliers, pincers, nippers and hinged hand tools for holding and splicing wire, vacuum containers, and parts of the above articles shall have a legible country of origin marking attached permanently (e.g. die stamping, etching, engraving, etc.) to the article in a conspicuous place. |
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|
Label Verification |
Visual check |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is
per state of Virginia. |
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Product Test Protocol: COOKWARE & BAKEWARE |
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Chemical
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Lead Content of Paints or Similar Surface Coating |
16 CFR 1303 (Scope widened) |
Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which the Lead content is in excess of 0.009% by weight of the total content (90ppm). Report actual results or include data table within report. Component testing is not allowed. Composite up to 3 colors of similar materials. If any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit based on the lowest weight component, individual colors will automatically be analyzed. Pass/Fail based on the individual result. Client Requirement |
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Extractable Cadmium & Lead from Interior of Product -For
Ceramics, Glass bakeware, Coated cookware and Porcelain coatings on Cast Iron
which may have contact with food (if applicable) |
FDA CPG 7117.06 + 7117.07 |
Food contact ceramic shall not release lead and cadmium exceeding below limits:
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Food Contact Materials – Plastics and Polymeric Coatings which may
have contact with food (if applicable) |
FDA 21 CFR Parts 175, 177, 180, 181 per
Plastic Type |
The plastic material used with food contact shall meet the FDA requirements as stated in CFR. The correct CFR section reference will be dependent on the identity of the polymer or other material.
Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if
dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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Food Contact Materials |
FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 4 |
Shall meet the requirements. Upon examination of the sample submitted, only the relevant parts and products will be applied. |
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Total Lead in Pewter Alloys |
FDA Food Code 2005, section 4 -101.13 |
Lead must not exceed 500 ppm in all surfaces |
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Total Lead in Solder and Flux |
FDA Food Code 2005, section 4 -101.13 |
Lead must not exceed 200 ppm in food contact surfaces |
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Food Grade – Stainless Steel
(if claimed and/or if applicable) |
FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Guideline |
Shall meet FDA GRAS guidelines. No Rust or Corrosion using generally accepted test methods.
Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if
dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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Stainless Steel Verification |
ANSI/NSF 51 Cl. 4.2.1.2 |
Stainless steel intended to come into contact with food shall meet the minimum chromium content requirement of 16% in the most current version of ANSI/NSF 51. Report data.
Note: -Stainless steel must have a minimum of 16% chromium content. In the case of cutlery/blades/other applications requiring a sharp edge, chromium content can be lower than 16% if the stainless steel is tempered or hardened by an appropriate post-heat treatment process. If the stainless steel contains less than 16% chromium (Cr), the vendor must provide documentation (e.g., letter of guarantee) stating that the cutlery has been tempered or hardened by an appropriate post-heat treatment process. FDA may allow the use of Stainless Steel that contains less than 16% Cr, however this is a case by case basis and the use of such material must be accompanied by a compliance letter from FDA.
-In lieu of testing, test report can be submitted if dated within one year. |
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California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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Physical
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Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
1. No crack or major defects 2. No point or edge that pose potential hazard under foreseeable and normal use and abuse 3. No rocking on flat surface 4. Lid fit in as received state should be adequate. |
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Performance
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Dishwasher Safe (If claimed to be dishwasher safe) |
ITS-M0001 |
Shall have no crack, color fading or corrosion after 5 cycles normal wash with domestic detergent. |
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Labeling |
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One Time Use Products **Fair Packaging and Labeling Act OR All Other Products **Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Country of Origin Marking on Specific Articles |
19 CFR 134.43 |
Knives, forks, steels, cleavers, clippers, shears, scissors, safety razors, blades for safety razors, surgical instruments, dental instruments, scientific and laboratory instruments, pliers, pincers, nippers and hinged hand tools for holding and splicing wire, vacuum containers, and parts of the above articles shall have a legible country of origin marking attached permanently (e.g. die stamping, etching, engraving, etc.) to the article in a conspicuous place. |
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Label Verification |
Visual check |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag and shall be printed in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is
per state of Virginia. |
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Product Test Protocol:
Food
Use or Container (Plastic, Metal & Wood) |
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Chemical Characteristics- For Metal Material |
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Leachable Lead from Silver Plated Hollowware |
US FDA CPG 7117.05 |
Food contact silver plated hollowware shall not release Lead exceeding the following limit: - 7.0 ppm (Adult); - 0.5 ppm (Intended for children and infant). |
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Food Contact Materials |
FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 4 |
Shall meet the requirements. Upon examination of the sample submitted, only the relevant parts will be applied. |
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Food Grade – Stainless Steel (if claimed and/or if applicable) |
FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Guideline |
Shall
check with the Indirect food substances affirmed as being GRAS have been
reviewed by the FDA and determined to be GRAS for the purposes and under the
conditions prescribed, providing they comply with required purity
specifications. FDA
has instituted a procedure whereby a manufacturer may inform FDA of its own
GRAS determination. These GRAS notices, along with FDA’s response letters,
are available online at the FDA’s GRAS Notice Inventory database. Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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Chemical
Characteristics- For Plastic/Polymeric Coating Material |
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Food Contact Materials – Plastics and Polymeric Coatings which may have contact with food |
21 CFR 175 / 21 CFR 177 / 21 CFR 180.22 / 21 CFR 181.32 (per plastic type) |
The plastic material used with food contact shall meet the FDA requirements as stated in CFR. The correct CFR section reference will be dependent on the identity of the polymer or other material.
Note: In lieu of testing, test report may be submitted for review if dated within one year. If no document is provided, testing will be conducted. |
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Food Contact Materials |
FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 4 |
Shall meet the requirements. Upon examination of the sample submitted, only the relevant parts will be applied. |
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Bisphenol A (BPA) |
Various US State Law (e.g. CT, WA, NY, DE, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NV, VT, WI, the District of Columbia, Chicago City) |
Below products shall not contain any detectable level of Bisphenol A. - Container, jar, or can that stored infant formula or baby food which is commercially available; - Reusable food or beverage container including lid, cup, etc.; - Empty bottle, cup, or other container that is designed or intended to be filled with any liquid, food, or beverage primarily for consumption from container by children 3 years of age or younger; - Pacifier; Baby bottle liner; Straw.
NOTE: Actual testing will be conducted on plastic material only. Vendor shall be responsible for the compliance of other materials. |
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California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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Chemical
Characteristics- For Wood Material |
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Wood Use for Food Contact Article |
FDA Food Code 2009 4-101.17 |
Except as specified in the food code, wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food contact surface. Hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood may be used for cutting boards, utensils, salad bowls, etc. Oak and hickory are also considered hard, however, pine is not.
Note: It is vendor’s responsibility to comply with this requirement. Document shall be provided. |
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Wood Wax / Polish / Preservative |
21 CFR 178.3800 |
All ingredients must be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or comply with 21 CFR as a food additive ingredient, including 21 CFR 178.3800 for wood preservatives.
In lieu of testing, below documents could be provided: - guarantee letter confirming that no preservatives were used during the manufacturing and/or handling of finished product (including all raw materials) , OR, confirming that they comply with the appropriate sections of 21 CFR if any preservatives were used; OR - documents from FDA showing no objections for using such materials. |
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California Proposition 65 Restrictions on Hazardous Substances |
California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 |
The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65. Otherwise warning label is required. |
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Physical
Characteristics |
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Workmanship |
Visual Inspection |
1. No crack or major defects 2. No point or edge that pose potential hazard under foreseeable and normal use and abuse 3. No rocking on flat surface 4. Lid fit in as received state should be adequate. |
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Performance
Characteristics |
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Dishwasher Safe (If claimed to be dishwasher safe) |
ITS-M0001 |
Shall have no crack or color fading after 5 cycles normal wash with domestic detergent. |
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Microwave Safe (If Claimed) |
ITS-M0002 |
3 min @ 1000W power (80 % water-filled) – no adverse effects. |
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Hand wash Safe (if claimed as Not Dishwasher Safe) |
ITS-M0003 |
Article shall have no color change or adverse effects after 5 hand wash cycles using domestic detergent rubbed with damp cloth gently with warm water at 43 degree Celsius (110 degree Fahrenheit). |
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Freezer Safe (If claimed) |
ITS-M0004 |
Fill with water to within 1/4” of rim. Close top (if any). Shall withstand extreme temperature (0°F) for 24 hours without cracking or deformation. In addition, lid shall remain on tight and can be opened easily when frozen |
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Labeling |
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One Time Use Products **Fair Packaging and Labeling Act OR All Other Products **Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations |
F.P. & L. Act (16 CFR 500) OR NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 |
Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name & address (city, state & zip) Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). |
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**Country of Origin Marking |
19 CFR 134.11 |
Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. |
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Label Verification |
Visual check |
Parts Labeling Shall match the actual content if present.
Claim Verification Examine the packaging (or submitted artwork) and report each claim. Each claim shall be evaluated with the cited procedure. Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Instructions Shall provide easily understandable instructions regarding assembly, use and maintenance. Warning against dangerous applications. Record any safety statements. Shall be in English. |
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Plastic Bag Warning (if provided) |
Various US State Law / With reference to Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 630.000 & New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, § 12.12 & Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11, § 11-9-16 & California Business and Profession Code § 22200 & Code of Virginia, § 18.2-320 |
Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 1 mil (0.001 inch) having an opened end larger than 5 inches in diameter shall contain the following warning statement or equivalent:
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.
The warning shall be printed clearly so as to prevent the ink from smearing, or upon a gummed label securely attached to the plastic bag, and in a prominent place with legible bold face type which shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any.
The size of the print shall be as follows. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at intervals of 20-inches or less.
NOTE: The requirement for bags intended for freshly clean clothes is per state of Virginia. |
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Prohibition on Illegally-Sourced Plant Products (Lacey Act) |
Public Law No: 110-234, Section 8204,
Preventing Illegal Logging Practices 16, USC 53 Lacey Act Declaration Requirements: Changes to Permit Conditions on PPQ Forms 585 and 621," Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 19 August 2013 |
The Lacey Act prohibits the import of
certain plant or plant products without an import declaration. The
declaration must contain, among other things: - scientific name of the plant, - value of the importation, - quantity of the plant, - name of the country from where the plant
was harvested, and - paper and
paperboard products containing recycled content must also contain average
percent of recycled content without regard for species or country of harvest. |
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*All wood products need Lacey Act and Fumigation |
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