UGS continuously monitors federal regulations and import shipping requirements because the import regulations are constantly changing both from a security standpoint and from the recent safety issues that have arisen.

Did you know that the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) is requiring specific markings on products that are consumer products designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger? This is not just for toys, it affects any product for children 12 and under.

When does this law go into effect? August 14, 2009.

What does it mean for you? Every product that is manufactured overseas must be marked with some type of permanent marking before being imported to the United States. The markings must include the location of where it was made, the date of production or date-code, and a manufacturing code or factory identification lot number. If this marking is not present, your shipment will be rejected at port of entry and returned to the country of origin which would be very costly and time consuming.

What is the purpose of this import regulation? To provide an ability to identify the location, date of production and lot number so that CPSC can more readily isolate products that may present a safety concern at the port of entry.

What does this mean for you? If you are considering going overseas to have product manufactured, beware of the imitators, stick with the professionals at UGS and we will handle all of the import shipping requirements and we will make sure that you are protected. If you have any questions or comments regarding this subject, we are listening…