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% […]
Choosing product labels for slings and baby carriers can feel overwhelming. First, there are all the compliance laws to sort through depending on the country or region where you sell your products. Then, once you’ve determined how many labels you need and what they should say, you need to ensure they are formatted in a
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On August 28, 2023, Australia published the mandatory Consumer Goods (Care Labelling) Information Standard 2023. The new Australian Care Label standard went into effect on September 5, 2023. This is an update to the previous mandatory standard. In brief, the standard expands the labelling options for textile products such as baby carriers. Australian Care Label
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Each year, the CPSC releases updated incident data in each product category. In 2022, the baby carrier incident data released included a range of dates, from January 1, 2015 – June 9, 2022.
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We’re so excited to launch the new BCIA website! Member experience and accessibility of resources was at the forefront of the design. You’ll notice an updated, friendlier color scheme, and hopefully you’ll notice easier navigation. Things to note about the new BCIA website: For members: Whether you’re new to the BCIA or a seasoned member,
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Navigating the regulations around baby carrier compliance labeling for slings, wraps, and other babywearing products can be complicated. They also change from time to time as the baby carrier compliance laws and standards are updated. In 2022, changes were implemented to the baby carrier compliance labeling rules in the US. What changed? In August of
The main changes to the F2907-22 sling standard focus on changes to the product warning labels. For a brief overview of the changes and information about the CPSC vote, see our press release: F2907-22: Changes to the ASTM Baby Sling Standard, published last month. Why Were These Changes Made? The ASTM has committed to harmonizing
On August 11, 2022, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 4-1 to adopt the updated ASTM Infant Sling Standard, F2907-22, as the mandatory safety standard for baby sling carriers.
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