During the first week of November, ASTM held committee meetings for juvenile products, including the ASTM carrier standard F2236. The meeting was brief. The main action point was creating a task force to explore modifying F2236 to create a single, cohesive standard for all non-framed baby carriers. We have discussed this previously in the sling […]
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2024 brought big changes to regulations for baby slings and carriers, as well as consumer products in general, across the globe. Here is an overview of the ones we think will have the greatest impact on your babywearing business. Did we forget anything? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list! Australia China
2024 review: Global changes to regulations for baby slings and carriers Continue Reading
Members have asked for guidance about product testing — should they test to the existing standards, or wait for the new soft carrier and baby sling standards to be published?
Guidance for testing transition to the new EU baby sling standard Continue Reading
Interpreting baby carrier regulations and other regulations can be as much art as science. These standards are written and maintained by experts from fields such as test labs, government organizations, consumer advocates, compliance attorneys, trade organizations, and product engineers. The goal in any standards is to maximize product safety in clear, concise, and precise ways.
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On July 29, 2024, the United States Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) ruled that Amazon is a product distributor obligated to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). This ruling will likely increase Amazon oversight of brands selling children’s products through the platform, including baby carriers. Amazon is a product distributor For the first time,
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US baby carrier regulations were a key topic of discussion at our April Babywearing Industry Round Table discussion. Specifically, we discussed the fact that complying with the ASTM standards alone will leave major gaps in your product compliance. Additionally, some labs refer to “ASTM testing” when they are actually referring to testing for compliance with
Children’s product recalls in Europe as well as product recalls in general occurred at record levels in 2023.
Learn about children’s product recalls in Canada and what kinds of shipments are stopped at the border due to regulatory issues.
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In most parts of the world, regulatory compliance can be complex when it comes to baby carriers. We’re seeing an increase in children’s product recalls in the US and in oversight and enforcement of all consumer products, including durable nursery products and baby carriers. In 2023, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported a 20%
What is the 30 Day Challenge for Babywearing Businesses? The beginning of the calendar year is often a time for babywearing businesses and other businesses to look ahead. We want to make it easy for you to set up for a successful 2024, so we’ve created this challenge that focuses on 6 key areas: Each
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