Product Safety


Category: Product Safety
Category: Product Safety	Retailers in the hobby supply chain rely on the manufacturers to supply products that meet federal and local safety requirements. In addition to providing safe products, retailers also expect that manufacturers will provide the appropriate labels on the products or their packaging. This section provides fundamental information about product safety and labeling.

Why do we need this standard and what is the Benefit?	To avoid legal problems. To avoid product recalls. To provide product safety information to consumers.

Key Elements For Success	The Industry Standards Committee has reviewed the activities involved with implementing the use of standard methods of identification, packaging, shipping and communicating information about products and shipments. The items listed below should be used as a checklist. It is recommended that companies review each element to ensure that they understand how that element relates to what trading partners expect. It is important that anyone providing products sold through the Hobby Industry Supply Chain complies with the Consumer Product Safety Act. Pay special attention to: Section 14 "Product Certification And Labeling", Section 15 “Notification And Repair, Replacement For Refund" (Small Parts Incident Reporting.), Section 16 "Inspection And Recordkeeping", Section 17 "Imported Products", Section 18 "Exports", Section 19 "Prohibited Acts" Material Safety Compliance Requirements should always be adhered to. Check with your trading partner who may be able to provide information about the latest regulations. Flammability Child Safety -- Choking Hazard

Standards Policy	Consumer Product Safety Act

Example	Does Not Apply

Links	Consumer Product Safety Act

Who to Call / Other Reference Material	HIA Email Help Desk Toll Free Help Desk: 1-800-669-2633