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02 December 2009China Compulsory Certification (CCC) RegulationThe 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. (more) |
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25 February 2008China Import Regulation on Vertical Machining Centers(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. (more) |
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30 April 2008China Inspection and Fumigation of Goods(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. (more) |
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08 January 2010European Union -- CE Marking RequirementsManufacturers in the European Union (EU) and abroad must meet CE marking requirements where applicable in order to market their products in Europe.(more) |
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10 July 2009European Union Machinery Safety Directive (2006/42/EC)(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. (more) |
31 July 2009Export Administration Regulations (EAR)Contacts, links, and resources on Commerce Department export controls and export license requirements. (more) |
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03 February 2009Export control proposals under reviewFebruary 2009 - The proposals being addressed by the AMT-chaired Material Process and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (MPETAC) of the Department of Commerce (DoC) relate to changes or additions to export controlled items relating to aerostatic bearings, five-axis milling machines, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and additive materials manufacturing (AMM). (more) |
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03 February 2009Federal Facts - A New Era for Export ControlsFebruary 2009 - The U.S. export control structure is the slowest, the least predictable, and the most restrictive export control system in the world. It is a system that has been carried over from the highly restrictive technology transfer policies of the past. But the Cold War is over. With a new administration, it is time for a reevaluation. (more) |
16 February 2007OSHA - How to Avoid Citations and PenaltiesAMT 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. (more) |
05 March 2009OSHA / ANSI B11 RelationshipThe 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. (more) |
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07 October 2009Ontario Electrical Product Registration |
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19 June 2008PMMI's Guide to the Key European Directives for Packaging Machinery(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. (more) |
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25 August 2004Product Liability - Document Management for Product Liability AvoidanceJune 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. (more) |
03 March 2009Product Liability Desktop Resource"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. (more) |
20 November 2009Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)European Union regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). (more) |
26 March 2010Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)(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). (more) |
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14 June 2010Taiwan Labeling & Marking Requirements(Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)Includes information on Taiwan's labeling regulations for importing commodities. (more) |
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04 August 2009To sell machinery into Ontario, your company must registerAugust 2009 - The provincial government of Ontario, Canada, has announced new registration requirements for all out-of-province and foreign manufacturers (including U.S. manufacturers) of electrical products for sale and distribution in Ontario. (more) |
04 April 2008WEEE/RoHS - China and EU Comparison(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. (more) |
26 March 2010Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)(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). (more) |