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Use GLN as your Supplier ALT ID #
What is a GS1 US GLN number A GS1 US GLN number is a Global Location Number—a unique 13-digit identifier managed by GS1 that identifies specific locations or legal entities in the supply chain, such as suppliers, warehouses, offices, or departments within a company….
Target Chooses Bureau Veritas (BV) to Process Quality Program Assessments for Import Business Partners
Target continues to evolve its Product Quality, Safety, and Regulatory (PSQR) program. Beginning February 1, 2024, there will be a change to how Quality Program Assessments (QPA) are processed. The…
General Product Safety Regulation starts Dec 13, 2024
What is the General Product Safety Regulation ? The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a new key instrument in the EU product safety legal framework, replacing from 13 December…
CPSC Proposes Supplemental Notice of Rulemaking to amend 16CFR 1110 regarding Certificates of Compliance
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is issuing a supplemental…
The CPSC is now prosecuting company executives for conspiracy and failure to report information about defective products.
There was a ground-breaking jury verdict this month, the first criminal conviction of corporate executives for failure to report a safety incident under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Under…
Global Location Number: Identifying Physical Locations for the Digital World
The Global Location Number (GLN) is one of 12 unique Identification Keys within the GS1 Standards. Many businesses know of GS1 Standards from the retail industry’s most common product…
Comply PRO+ Launches Affiliate Partner Program
Attention Consultants, Service Providers and Trade Associations Introduce Comply PRO+ to your clients to help them implement or enhance their consumer product safety compliance program and earn a…
Brand Protection for Serious Sellers
Most Amazon sellers I have dealt with over the last thirteen years contact me to fix an issue with a test report, rejection of a certificate, or supporting documentation or to identify regulations…
CPSC eFiling Beta is Starting Soon
Digital CPC’s and GCC’s are Coming The CPSC is committed to continuously improving its import surveillance process so that it may help reduce unreasonable risk of injuries and deaths…
How to Optimize Your Product Safety Compliance Program
Regarding product safety, it is essential to stay ahead of the curve, and companies are often faced with the decision of how often to optimize their compliance program. Companies may ask themselves…
Scaling Your Compliance Program to Enter New Sales Channels
Be Trade Show Sales Ready Whether you are a manufacturer or Amazon Seller, product safety compliance is essential for any business selling products in today’s competitive markets. A comprehensive…