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PPWR 2026 vs. Directive 94/62/EC: 7 Changes EU Importers Must Act On
2026-07-15
PPWR replaces Directive 94/62/EC on August 12, 2026 with 7 changes importers must address
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PPWR (EU) 2025/40 Labelling Compliance Deep Dive: 5 Critical FAQs for EU Market Operators Ahead of 12 August 2026（Issue 1)
2026-07-15
Regulation (EU) 2025/40, formally the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), marks a paradigm shift for all operators placing packaged goods on the EU single market. The core mandatory compliance milestone falls on 12 August 2026, when the long-stand...
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How a Yiwu Toy Exporter Passed the Amazon EU Compliance Audit in One Round with RTS's Integrated Service Model
2026-07-14
A Yiwu-based toy manufacturer with 200+ employees and an annual export volume exceeding $5M approached RTS in early 2026 after two consecutive Amazon EU listing rejections.
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Beyond Testing: Why the RTS Integrated Factory Audit, Lab Testing, and CPSC eFiling Model Costs Less Per Compliant SKU Than Testing Alone
2026-07-13
Most toy manufacturers believe that the cheapest compliance path is ordering laboratory testing from the lowest-cost provider.
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8 Lab Tests Every Wooden Toy Seller Must Request Before Listing on Amazon EU
2026-07-10
EN 71-3 heavy metals migration — wood can contain arsenic, lead, and cadmium from treatment or glues; I have seen approximately 15% of painted wooden toys fail this test on first submission.
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Small Parts + Choking Hazard: How RTS's Precision Testing Saves Toy Sellers from Costly Amazon Recalls
2026-07-09
Small-parts testing under EN 71-1 (clause 4.5) is the single most common cause of toy listing suspension on Amazon, affecting squeeze toys, teethers, plush toys, and baby rattles.
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CPSC e-Filing Section 14 for Adult Apparel 2026: Why 16 CFR 1610 Test Reports Are the Gate That Releases Your China-to-US Container at the Port
2026-07-08
Since July 8, 2026, the CPSC e-Filing rule under 16 CFR part 1110 is fully enforced for adult apparel subject to 16 CFR part 1610; the certificate holder (the US importer or private labeler) must submit a Section 14 Database Fillable Form (DBF) through the CPSC e-Filing 1 portal at SaferProdu...
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Countdown to July 8: Your Top Questions Answered
2026-07-07
With the July 8 deadline for CPSC eFiling Phase 2 fast approaching, many exporters to the U.S. market remain uncertain about filing rules, documentation requirements, and system operations. To help businesses prepare with confidence, RTS is running a dedicated...
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Inflatable Toys Are Booming on SHEIN — Is Your QC Ready for the Marketplace Safety Audit?
2026-07-07
Inflatable toy listings on SHEIN have grown rapidly since mid-2023, driven by low unit prices and seasonal demand, but the platform's safety audit frequency has increased proportionally.
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TEMU vs Amazon: Which Platform Has Stricter Toy Mechanical Safety Requirements Under ASTM F963?
2026-07-06
Amazon and TEMU enforce different toy mechanical safety thresholds under ASTM F963, creating distinct compliance burdens for sellers targeting each marketplace.
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Battery-Operated Toys on Amazon Europe: Why Your CE Marking Application Keeps Getting Rejected
2026-07-03
1. The Battery-Operated Toy Boom Is Creating a Compliance Crisis
2. Reason #1: Incomplete Mechanical and Physical Properties Testing (EN71-1)
3. Reason #2: Overlooking EN62115 for Electric Toy Safety
4. Reason #3: Deficient Technical Documentation
5. Reason #4: Chemical Compliance Gaps (E...
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EN 71-1:2026 Transition Deadline Is Approaching — What E-Commerce Toy Sellers Must Know Before July 2027
2026-07-02
I work with e-commerce toy sellers every day at RTS, and I can tell you that the EN 71-1:2026 transition is the compliance topic I field the most questions about right now.
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