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Navigate the world's largest consumer market with U.S. federal regulations, state-level requirements, and sector-specific rules across 50 states and territories.

340M+
Population
$27.7T
GDP (2023)
50
States

Key Requirements Overview

Federal Baseline

Core product safety and sector rules from CPSC, FDA, FCC, EPA, DOE, OSHA and others

State Requirements

Additional rules like Proposition 65, California RoHS and state packaging EPR laws

Testing & Certification

NRTL certification, FCC authorization and sector-specific approvals

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United States Market Overview

The United States is the world's largest consumer market. Compliance relies on both federal regulations and state-level rules. Federal agencies such as CPSC, FDA, FCC, EPA, DOE, OSHA and FTC set mandatory national requirements. On top of this, many states — especially California, Washington, Maine, Colorado, Oregon and New York — impose additional labelling, chemical restrictions and EPR obligations.

Market Characteristics

Federal product safety framework with agency-specific rules (CPSC, FDA, FCC, EPA, DOE, OSHA, FTC)
High expectations on product safety, chemical controls and liability exposure
Significant state-level variation (Prop 65, state RoHS, packaging EPR, PFAS restrictions)
Large mature retail and e-commerce ecosystem with strict retailer compliance policies

Federal vs State Landscape

U.S. compliance begins with federal regulations, standards and certification schemes (CPSC, FCC, FDA, EPA, DOE, OSHA). States can then apply additional obligations.

A compliant U.S. strategy requires meeting all applicable federal rules AND verifying obligations in major states where products are sold.

Quick Facts

Official Language
English (no official federal language; English required for most labels)
Currency
US Dollar (US$)
Market Area
United States – 50 states + Washington DC
Regulatory Body
CPSC, FDA, FCC, EPA, DOE, OSHA, FTC
Standards Organization
UL/ANSI, ASTM, IEEE and NRTL-recognised testing and certification bodies

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Regulations & Requirements

Key United States regulations

Understanding the regulatory landscape across federal and state levels

General Product Safety (CPSC)

Consumer Product Safety Commission rules for consumer products and hazardous substances.

• CPSC rules for toys, children's products, household goods and hazardous substances
• CPSIA limits for lead, phthalates and tracking labels
• Mandatory age grading, warnings and children's product certificates

Electrical, EMC & Radio

Safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements for electrical and radio frequency equipment.

• UL/ANSI safety evaluation through NRTL labs (UL, ETL, CSA, TUV etc.)
• FCC equipment authorization for RF and wireless devices
• FCC Part 15 EMC requirements for digital devices

Chemicals & Environmental

Chemical regulations and environmental requirements at federal and state levels.

• EPA/TSCA chemical rules
• State-level RoHS restrictions (e.g. California RoHS)
• State electronics/battery packaging EPR programs

Medical Devices (FDA)

FDA classification and quality system requirements for medical devices.

• FDA classification: Class I (often exempt), Class II (510k), Class III (PMA)
• QSR quality system requirements and post-market duties
• State licensing in some jurisdictions

PPE & Machinery (OSHA)

OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment and workplace machinery.

• OSHA rules for PPE and workplace equipment
• Many categories require NRTL certification
• Additional requirements in states with their own OSHA programs

Labelling & Packaging

Federal labelling and packaging requirements under FTC and FDA rules.

• FPLA and FTC/FDA labelling rules
• EnergyGuide label and DOE efficiency standards for appliances
• Identity, net quantity and responsible party details required

State-Level Requirements (Examples)

  • • California Proposition 65 — chemical exposure warnings
  • • California RoHS — heavy metal restrictions
  • • Multiple states: Packaging EPR (California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, Maryland, Washington)
  • • State-level PFAS and flame retardant restrictions
These are the basic requirements, but individual product types and regulatory schemes may have additional requirements.
Please contact SANTIQ for the full requirements that apply to your products.
Product Categories

Requirements by product category

Key compliance requirements for different product types

Electronics & Electrical

  • UL/ANSI Safety + NRTL Listing
    Safety standards with NRTL certification
  • FCC EMC/Radio
    Testing and certification for RF devices
  • DOE Energy Efficiency
    FTC EnergyGuide where applicable

Machinery & Industrial Equipment

  • OSHA/NRTL Requirements
    Industrial equipment safety certification
  • Proper Guarding & Interlocks
    Safety documentation requirements
  • NEC Compliance
    Electrical installations

Toys & Children's Products

  • CPSIA + ASTM F963
    Toy safety rules and standards
  • Chemical Limits
    Lead, phthalates and heavy metals restrictions
  • Third-Party Testing
    Tracking labels via CPSC-accepted labs

Food Contact, Cosmetics & Household

  • FDA Rules
    Food, food contact, cosmetics, OTC drugs
  • Ingredient Declarations
    Claim restrictions
  • State-Specific Requirements
    PFAS/flame retardant limits and disclosure rules
These are the basic requirements, but individual product types and regulatory schemes may have additional requirements.
Please contact SANTIQ for the full requirements that apply to your products.
Stay Updated

Recent regulatory updates

Latest changes and important announcements from regulators

Update Effective: Jul 2026

Mandatory eFiling of Certificates of Compliance: A New Era for U.S. Product Conformity

CPSC mandates eFiling of Certificates of Compliance for imported products by July 2026; FTZ shipments follow Jan 2027. Prepare now.

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Update Effective: Jan 2026

California: Vinyl Acetate Listed under Proposition 65

Vinyl Acetate (CAS 108-05-4) added to Prop 65 1/3/25; warning required 1/3/26. Only monomer listed; test exposures from normal use.

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