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Consumer Product Testing For an Active World

Beginning July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) moves from its voluntary eFiling program to mandatory eFiling for most imported consumer products that require a Certificate of Compliance. 

Beyond providing reliable product testing, our CPSC-accredited laboratory offers comprehensive support with the CPSC eFiling process, helping clients simplify compliance and bring products to market with confidence. Our experienced team assists with preparing and organizing the required testing reports, compliance documentation, and product information needed for electronic submission.

By guiding clients through each step of the process, we help reduce administrative burdens, minimize delays, and ensure a smoother path to regulatory compliance. Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, or private label brand, we can help make product safety compliance efficient, seamless, and stress-free. 

The European Union’s Digital Battery Passport represents a major shift in how battery manufacturers manage and share product information. While the requirement takes effect in 2027 for in-scope batteries, companies should begin preparing now. 

Unlike traditional compliance documentation, the Digital Battery Passport creates a digital record that follows a battery throughout its lifecycle. Accessible via a QR code or similar identifier, it will include data such as identity, technical specifications, carbon footprint, material composition, recycled content, performance, and end-of-life handling. 

The new requirements place strong emphasis on traceability, requiring detailed tracking of materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability metrics, and lifecycle events. Companies will need systems that can securely manage, update, and share this data while protecting sensitive business information. 

The Digital Battery Passport is not just a compliance requirement—it is a long-term digital transformation initiative. Companies that build strong product data and traceability capabilities today will be better positioned for future regulations and improved supply chain transparency. 

Amazon has introduced a more stringent compliance framework for e-mobility products sold in its European marketplaces, changing how electric mobility products are approved and maintained on the platform. This update centers on Amazon’s Direct Verification program, which is now being applied to categories like electric bicycles, e-scooters, lithium batteries, battery packs, and chargers. 

Under this system, Amazon no longer relies solely on seller-uploaded documentation for product approval. Instead, compliance evidence must now be verified by an Amazon-approved Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) provider like ACT Lab. Approved laboratories and certification bodies validate the required technical documentation and submit verification results directly to Amazon. 

Ultimately, this shift reflects a broader trend toward tighter oversight of high-risk product categories such as lithium-powered mobility devices. Manufacturers that adapt early will be better positioned to avoid listing disruptions, streamline approvals, and demonstrate strong compliance readiness in an increasingly regulated e-mobility market.