Complete Guide to US GCC Certification
Starting July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), together with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officially enforces new rules for eFiling electronic declaration for imported consumer goods. All commodities requiring accompanying CPC or GCC must complete electronic compliance filing via the ACE system. 01 What is GCC General Certificate of Conformity? The U.S. GCC (General Certificate of Conformity) is a written compliance statement required by the CPSC under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. It applies primarily to non children’s products (general use consumer goods). Issued by U.S. domestic manufacturers or importers prior to ...
Product Exports to the US: Four Key Certifications Explained at a Glance
For Amazon sellers, four certifications are most frequently encountered for the US market: FDA, CPC, FCC and UL. 01 FDA Certification FDA stands for the Food and Drug Administration. As a major regulatory agency under the U.S. federal government, it governs domestic sold and imported food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, laser radiating products, food contact materials and more. It conducts product safety regulation and market access review. Simply put, products directly related to human health — items you ingest, apply to skin, or that come into contact with food — generally fall under FDA jurisdiction. Scope of applicable products: Medical devices: glucose ...
What is FDA Testing for the United States?
As one of the world’s most authoritative product safety regulators, compliance with the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) serves as the market access passport for products entering the United States. Many enterprises misunderstand “FDA testing”. It is not a single universal certificate, but a risk based compliance system. The industry term “FDA certification” essentially means a product meets FDA regulatory requirements and completes certain procedures among registration, testing and approval to obtain U.S. market access. The FDA does not issue a unified certificate; it only provides registration confirmation numbers or approval documentation. 01 What is FDA Testing? ...
Prop 65: A Complete Guide to California Proposition 65
I. What is California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Full name: Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly referred to as Prop 65. It was passed by California voters and administered by OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment). Key point: Prop 65 is not a certification. No official certificate is issued. It is a mandatory state law. Core objective: Protect consumers’ right to know. The list contains over 900 known chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive toxicity. The substance list is continuously updated with new chemicals added every year. Core rule: If a product contains chemicals on the list and human ...
Which Products Are Suitable for EU REACH Compliance
REACH stands for the EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. It is a chemical regulatory system established by the EU and entered into force on 1 June 2007. It is a regulatory framework governing the safe production, trade and use of chemicals. Its objectives are to protect human health and the environment, maintain and strengthen the competitiveness of the EU chemical industry, foster innovation in non toxic and harmless compounds, prevent market fragmentation, improve transparency in chemical usage, promote non animal testing, and pursue social sustainability. The REACH regulation requires all chemicals imported or manufactured within Europe ...
Which IT Products Require CE Marking?
The core scope of IT equipment subject to CE marking covers devices with rated voltage ≤600V that feature data/telecom input, processing or transmission functions. Compliance is mandatory for exports to the EU. Non-compliant goods risk customs detention and market recall. Products requiring CE compliance Basic computing devices: Desktops, laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers, mini PCs LVD + EMC Test standards: EN 62368-1 (safety), EN 55032 (EMC) Network communication equipment: Routers, switches, access points, optical modems, modems, serial servers LVD + EMC + (RED if wireless) Test standards: EN 62368-1, EN 55032; Wireless products additionally comply with EN 300 328 Office peripherals: Printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, dot-matrix / ...
Which Electronic Products Require FCC? How to Choose Between SDoC and FCC ID?
What is the FCC? The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates interstate and international wired, wireless and satellite communications. In the electronics sector, the FCC enforces a mandatory market access regime under the Communications Act. Its core mission is simple: to ensure electronic devices do not generate harmful electromagnetic interference with radio communications, aviation navigation, medical equipment and other critical systems. In other words, any electronic device capable of emitting radio frequency energy must meet FCC compliance requirements before entering the US market. This covers most circuit board equipped products — from ...
What is RoHS 3.0
Important Note: RoHS 3.0 is not a brand new standalone EU directive. It is an industry nickname. The core official directive remains 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2.0). RoHS 3.0 refers merely to its amending delegated act. RoHS stands for the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, a mandatory EU environmental regulation for market access of electrical and electronic products. I. Comparison Table of Three RoHS Versions Version Legal Reference Core Description Enforcement Date Controlled Substances RoHS 1.0 2002/95/EC The original RoHS that established the foundational framework. Only 6 hazardous substances were restricted. No mandatory CE marking, no full technical documentation ...
How to Get TELEC Certification for Wireless Products Sold in Japan
Selling wireless products into Japan, three terms cannot be avoided: TELEC, MIC, and GITEKI. Their relationship is straightforward — TELEC is the certification body, MIC is the regulatory authority, and GITEKI refers to the compliance mark. All three terms refer to the same certificate: Japan’s market access permit for radio equipment. Without this certificate, products cannot be sold or used in Japan. Bluetooth earbuds, Wi Fi routers, smartwatches all fall under its scope. 01 What Is This Certification Officially Called Japan’s certification for radio equipment is formally named Radio Equipment Type Approval. It is administered by Japan’s Ministry of ...
A Complete Guide to CE, RoHS, FCC, TELEC and PSE Compliance Logic
What exactly are CE, RoHS, FCC, TELEC and PSE? Each certification addresses different types of risks. 1. CE: The compliance mark for products entering the EU market CE is essentially the conformity mark for the European Union market. It indicates that the product has undergone conformity assessment in accordance with relevant EU directives and meets the essential requirements for safety, health and environmental protection, allowing free circulation within the European Economic Area. The official EU definition of CE: A product has been assessed to meet the EU’s high-level safety, health and environmental protection requirements. Whether a product requires CE marking ...