Playing By the Rules
Additionally, children's products not only need a General Conformity Certificate (GCC), but also a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) from the manufacturer or importer. These documents show it is compliant to all applicable laws for that product. The actual certificate is viewed at customs when entering the U.S. and by any customer who wants to ensure a product's compliancy. "You want to work with a supplier that really has these documents available—not only knows what they are, but can easily give them [to you]," he said. "You can go on Gemline's website, put in your lot number on the tag and get the GCC automatically or have it sent to you. So you want to make sure your suppliers can do that."
Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. She was formerly editor-in-chief of special projects for NonProfit PRO's sister publication, Promo Marketing. Contact her at acole@napco.com.