AMTonline: Regulations & Product Liability

China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Regulation

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The CCC safety license requirement by the government of China requires manufacturers to obtain the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark before exporting to or selling products covered in the CCC catalogue in the China market.

China Import Regulation on Vertical Machining Centers

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Summary of regulation on vertical machining center imports to China which went into effect on March 1, 2007.  Includes list of machines which are included in the regulation.  The key point is that State Owned Enterprises will not receive tax breaks (duty and VAT) if they import listed machines. 

China Inspection and Fumigation of Goods

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: March, 2006; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Stipulations of inspection and fumigation of export goods into China for cargoes with wooden packing.

European Union -- CE Marking Requirements

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Manufacturers in the European Union (EU) and abroad must meet CE marking requirements where applicable in order to market their products in Europe.

European Union Machinery Safety Directive (2006/42/EC)

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Needed/Requested)

As of December 29, 2009 when the new Machine Safety Directive (2006/42/EC) becomes mandatory, U.S. exporters of machines will need to identify a person established in the European Union who is authorized to keep the manufacturer’s technical file or have quick access to it. 

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:00:00 EST

Contacts, links, and resources on Commerce Department export controls and export license requirements.

OSHA - How to Avoid Citations and Penalties

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

AMT has copies of several sample programs that can help your company avoid potential citations and the resulting penalties. AMT can provide examples of typical, written safety programs required by OSHA, that, when implemented, can minimize your potential of citations and resulting penalties.

OSHA / ANSI B11 Relationship

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 gives the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the authority and legal power to enter work places and inspect for violations of the OSHA Standards.

Ontario Electrical Product Registration

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

PMMI's Guide to the Key European Directives for Packaging Machinery

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

(Posted: June 19, 2008)

Created by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturer's Institute, contains summaries and information on the the European Directives that may affect manufacturers.

Product Liability - Document Management for Product Liability Avoidance

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

June 2004 - This is a key area that can go a long way toward reducing or eliminating future liability associated with products- the proper management of design and development documents.

Product Liability Desktop Resource

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:32:00 EST

"Managing for Products Liability Avoidance, Third Edition" - Desktop resource that explains how to make and sell the safest product possible, by Lewis Bass, Editor.  Can be found at CCH INCORPORATED, a provider of tax, business and HR law information. 

Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

European Union regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Requested)

Restriction of Use in certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive limits hazardous materials in equipment in the European Union, China, and United States(pending).

Taiwan Labeling & Marking Requirements

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Includes information on Taiwan's labeling regulations for importing commodities.

WEEE/RoHS - China and EU Comparison

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:27:00 EST

(Last Modified: March 25, 2008; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Companies selling a broad range of electrical goods in China will need to conform to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) and RoHS (Restriction of Use in certain Hazardous Substances Directive).  China's restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment directive was implemented in March of 2007.  It is very similar to EU RoHS but has different qualifications for labeling, concentration, and other requirements.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Companies selling a broad range of electrical goods in the European Union will need to conform to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).