ACT Lab Showcases Prague Facility

ACT Prague Facility Open House Event In March ACT Lab hosted an open house highlighting its testing capabilities and commitment to product safety at its European testing facility located in Prague, Czech Republic. This new laboratory serves as a critical hub for compliance testing and certification throughout Europe.  Submit [...]

2025-04-15T14:35:40-07:00Blog|

The Beginner’s Guide to Obtaining Product Safety Approval

Achieving Compliance with Confidence In today’s marketplace, bringing a product to life means more than just solving a problem or filling a gap. It requires compliance with an intricate web of safety regulations to ensure consumer trust, legal approval, and brand longevity. This guide clarifies the process of product [...]

2025-03-14T15:12:11-07:00Blog|

ACT Lab January 2025 Newsletter

Proposed Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards for Micromobility Device The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed a new rule to establish mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batters in micrmobility products such as e-bikes, e-scooters and hover bards addressing fired, overheating and electric shock. WHAT MANUFACTURERS NEED TO KNOW Mandatory Individual [...]

2025-02-03T14:39:56-08:00Blog, News|

Children’s Product Testing: Lead, Phthalates and Small Parts

Chemical Testing Lead, Phthalates and Small Parts In the toy industry children's safety is a top priority. Toys can contain many risks, from toxic chemicals to choking hazards. This article provides an overview of the essential compliance guidelines of lead, phthalates, and small parts in toys, highlighting the [...]

2024-11-15T10:05:52-08:00Blog|

Key Differences of E&E Micromobility Products

E&E Micromobility Electric and Light Electric Vehicles Electric and light electric vehicles, often referred to as Micromobility, have transformed transportation by providing small, electric-powered, and sustainable transit options. From electric bikes to hoverboards, these devices support multiple needs, from personal travel to last-mile deliveries. Submit a Test [...]

2024-11-19T14:35:32-08:00Blog|

Navigating Battery Safety and Compliance Standards

Lithium-Ion Batteries Safety & Compliance Batteries power everything from smartphones and wearables to electric vehicles and toys. As reliance on these power sources increases, so does the need for stringent safety standards to ensure batteries are safe, reliable, and compliant with international regulations. In this article, we will [...]

2024-09-27T13:24:32-07:00Blog|

Helmet Safety and Consumer Protection

Ensuring Helmet Effectiveness Compliance Through Standards, Testing, and Materials Selection Learn more about what helmets need to go through in testing and why it is helpful for the consumer. Submit a Test Effective helmet [...]

2024-09-13T11:49:58-07:00Blog|

ACT Lab Includes 17065 Certification Body to Service List

Manufacturers of E-Mobility Systems, Lithium-Ion Batteries Enhance Product Surveillance, Increase Consumer Safety Long Beach, California, August 27, 2024 - ACT Lab has expanded their scope of services, now providing "certification" for manufactures and suppliers of electric bicycles, electric scooters, micromobility and lithium-ion battery powered products. This next-level ISO/IEC 17065 [...]

2024-09-24T11:14:50-07:00Blog|
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