Toy Safety Update: ASTM F963-23
ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety ASTM International recently released the latest version of ASTM F963, a comprehensive standard in charge of Toy Safety for products aimed [...]
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Reese's Law for Button Cell or Coin Batteries Reese's Law mandates the CPSC to establish safety standards for products with button cell or coin batteries. The rule, effective from October [...]
ACT Lab Czech S.R.O. Meets ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2017 Certification
Long Beach, California – November 10, 2023 - ACT Lab, an independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory specializing in safety and compliance testing for the bicycle, outdoor, and various consumer product industries, is pleased to [...]
ACT Lab Empowers Micromobility Industry with Enhanced Safety Measures and Consumer Awareness Initiatives
Last year the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a statement to U.S. manufacturers and importers of mircomobility products such as self-balancing scooters, e-bicycles, other personal e-mobility products, and lithium-ion battery packs to thoroughly validate their products [...]
A Complete Guide To Bicycle Safety Standards Testing
Bicycle regulatory and compliance safety testing is at the core of our business. As with any consumer product heading to market, bicycle manufacturers need to confirm these primary factors to determine the final scope [...]
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 Complete 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 [...]
What Are The 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 [...]