BREXIT: UKCA compliance mark
The UK’s Brexit action has had an impact on the rules regarding product compliance for items imported and sold in the UK. The UK will now use its own mark, UKCA, to replace the [...]
A Guide to E-Bike Safety Testing
The growing popularity of electric bicycles has naturally resulted in new safety standards and regional legislation to ensure consumer safety. These standards and regulations can present themselves as overwhelming, leaving many e-bike suppliers at [...]
ACT Lab President John Bogler appointed Chairperson to IAS Technical Advisory Council
ACT Lab is excited to announce that president and founder of the company, John Bogler, has been appointed chairperson to the International Accreditation Service (IAS) Technical Advisory Council for Testing Laboratories. With over 20 years [...]
Cargo Bike Safety Standards
As cities become increasingly congested with road traffic, private and commercial cargo bike and cargo e-bike sales are growing across the globe. While cargo bikes have been popular for several years, particularly in Europe, [...]
CPSC warns consumers of bicycle handlebar impalement hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about an impalement hazard from the exposed ends of metal handlebars on bicycles. According to the CPSC, six impalement deaths and 2,000 emergency room visits [...]
Canada Publishes New Tent Flammability and Labeling Standards
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) published a new National Standard of Canada for tent flammability and labeling entitled CAN/CGSB-182.1-2020, Flammability and Labelling Requirements for Tents. This new standard updates CPAI-84, A Specification for [...]
ECE 22.05 Testing Now Available at ACT Lab
We are happy to announce that ACT Lab now has the capability to test and manage the certification process for the ECE 22.05 helmet standard. Determined by the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), this [...]
CPSC Update: New Age Determination Guidelines for Toys and Children’s Products
Effective June 1, 2020, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) updated their age-grading guidelines for toys, childcare articles, and other children's products. This document, Age Determination Guidelines: Relating Consumer Product Characteristics to the [...]
April Company Update: Coronavirus
Dear valued customer, ACT Lab’s highest priorities are to help you bring your products to market and to make the world a safer place. This mission remains the same as we face these uncertain times. We understand that the [...]
Coronavirus Update, All labs open and in compliance with public health orders
As many of you are dealing with the daily uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, we are happy to report that currently all ACT Lab locations in the US, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam are open and operating, and no one in our ACT family has been directly affected by the virus. We are taking all recommended health and safety measures so we can continue to operate under the strict safety guidelines and minimize any negative effects on your business. [...]