Carpet CPSC Regulations and GCC Certification: Surface Flammability Testing 16 CFR 1630 & 1631

Carpet CPSC Regulations and GCC Certification: Surface Flammability Testing 16 CFR 1630 & 1631

Manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs intended for general use must certify in the General Conformity Certificate (GCC) that their products comply with applicable standards after testing or reasonable testing projects, ensuring compliance and/or affixing appropriate labels according to the standards. 16 CFR 1630 and 16 CFR 1631 are surface flammability standards established by … Read more

Professional Curriculum Planning and Insights from the 21st Century CPS Education Report

Professional Curriculum Planning and Insights from the 21st Century CPS Education Report

Editor’s Note This issue continues to publish a series of interpretative articles by Yan Shi on the “21st Century CPS Education Report” from the U.S. (including the curriculum structure design and insights of the 21st Century CPS Education Report, and an overview of the report). The article interprets the report’s professional curriculum planning and course … Read more

Automated System for Medium and Heavy Plate Rolling Line Based on Virtualization Platform Developed by Northeast University

Automated System for Medium and Heavy Plate Rolling Line Based on Virtualization Platform Developed by Northeast University

Introduction: The medium and heavy plate rolling line consists of numerous individual devices. In the process of achieving regional automation and intelligence, each region implements its automation and intelligence through dedicated computer servers and corresponding automation systems. However, with the development of information technology in recent years, the expansion of intelligent applications, the deployment of … Read more

Key Technologies of Industrial Internet of Things

Key Technologies of Industrial Internet of Things

The key technologies of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) mainly include sensing control technology, network communication technology, information processing technology, and security management technology. Sensing control technology mainly involves sensors, RFID, multimedia, and other technologies that enable real-time monitoring and data collection of machine performance, environmental conditions, and product quality. Network communication technology ensures … Read more

Understanding GCC Certification for Selling in the US

Understanding GCC Certification for Selling in the US

This Issue Hot Topics What is GCC certification? What are the specific requirements? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has long participated in product customs clearance reviews with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) since joining U.S. customs authorities. All products entering the U.S. that fall under their jurisdiction will be marked for review. … Read more

Requirements for Obtaining GCC Certification: A Must-Read for TEMU Sellers

Requirements for Obtaining GCC Certification: A Must-Read for TEMU Sellers

The TEMU platform of Pinduoduo in the United States requires all textile and clothing products to upload the GCC certificate (GCC, which stands for General Certificate of Conformity), and products that are not uploaded by December 31 will be taken offline. This highlights the importance and necessity of the GCC certificate in cross-border e-commerce platforms. … Read more

GCC Certification in the U.S.: The ‘Passcode’ for Cross-Border Sellers, Essential New Regulations for 2025!

GCC Certification in the U.S.: The 'Passcode' for Cross-Border Sellers, Essential New Regulations for 2025!

Without this certificate, your goods may be directly detained by U.S. Customs! Have you ever been frustrated by goods being detained by customs while selling products in the U.S. market? Have you encountered sudden product removals from e-commerce platforms? The root of the problem may lie in a small certificate — GCC Certification. With the … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of GCC Certification Standards for Upholstered Furniture on Amazon

Comprehensive Analysis of GCC Certification Standards for Upholstered Furniture on Amazon

Recently, the United States has implemented strict controls on upholstered furniture. On Amazon’s U.S. site, upholstered furniture must pass the 16 CFR 1640 test established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This is serious; to ensure products can be listed, it is advisable to submit the 16 CFR 1640 test report promptly and … Read more

What is the US GCC Certification?

What is the US GCC Certification?

What is the GCC certificate? The US GCC (General Certificate of Conformity) is a certificate that proves that non-child (general use) products comply with all applicable consumer product safety rules. This certificate is a written declaration issued by the manufacturer or importer based on a reasonable testing plan, indicating that their products meet specific safety … Read more