On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a final rule establishing a new federal safety standard for toys, specifically addressing water beads. This rule responds to long-standing safety concerns associated with water beads, particularly their…
Important U.S. Compliance Update for Bassinets & Cradles On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a direct final rule updating 16 CFR Part 1218 for bassinets and cradles by incorporating the revised ASTM F2194-25 standard.…
One of the most common and costly mistakes we see is the assumption that compliance in the EU automatically means compliance in the United States. Unfortunately, that assumption often leads to shipment holds, relabeling at the port, or even enforcement action.”