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Ongoing Hoverboard Concerns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Address Ongoing Litigation & Seizure of one of the hottest toys, the Hoverboard.

Hoverboards, as they are commonly known, are self-balancing two-wheeled electric scooters.  They are powered by controversial rechargeable batteries that have recently garnered attention for malfunctioning, causing devices to catch fire and destroy homes.  The lithium-ion batteries have been known to overheat, catch fire, and explode without warning.

Several airlines have begun to prohibit transportation of the boards aboard aircraft, due to safety concerns.  Amazon.com is placing safety first and offering consumers that have purchased a hoverboard from Amazon a full refund.  Hoverboards are also facing additional litigation from Mark Cuban, who potentially has a patent infringement claim against Walmart for selling the devices.

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, “The federal government continues to work in close coordination on this serious issue.  Officials from CPSC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration are regularly sharing information and insights with a common goal of taking whatever steps are necessary to prevent injuries and property damage from fires and falls.”  They recommend having a fire extinguisher handy and keeping the device far away from combustible materials while charging.  There are not currently any safety standards in place for hoverboards, which would require proof of sound design, manufacturing, and quality control processes.  This lack of regulation adds to the danger […]

By |2016-01-27T16:57:49-05:00January 27, 2016|Best Practices, China, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, International Business, International Trade, International Travel, Pre-compliance, Seizure, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment
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3 Part Compliance Seminar Series You DON’T Want to Miss!

FlyerWe are excited to announce our upcoming 3 part seminar series on Importing, Exporting, and FDA Compliance! Government and private speakers will participate.  
Each seminar will provide resources for new and experienced international trade
professionals including:

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By |2016-03-16T00:32:31-04:00August 24, 2015|Best Practices, Cosmetics, Cuba, Events, Export, FDA Issues, Food, Medical Devices, OWIT, U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments
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Food Importers – FDA Issues New Guidance Aimed at Expediting Your Importations

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping reform of our food safety laws in more than 70 years and was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. FSMA aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it. FSMA requires FDA to establish a voluntary, fee-based program, named the “Voluntary Qualified Importer Program” (VQIP) which promises expedited review and importation of foods from importers who achieve and maintain a high level of control over the safety and security of their supply chains.

On June 4th, 2015 the FDA published a draft version of “Guidance for Industry: FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)”.  According to FDA’s website, VQIP will also benefit consumers by enabling the FDA to focus its resources on high risk foods, further protecting consumers from the potential health hazards associated with those foods. In order for a food importer to be eligible for the VQIP program, the importer should:

  1. Have at least a 3 year history of importing foods
  2. Have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
  3. Use a paperless filer/broker who received a passing rating during their last FDA evaluation
  4. Import food that is not subject to an import alert or Class 1 recall
  5. Not be, nor any non-applicant entity associated with the VQIP food be, subject to an FDA administrative or judicial action, have a history of significant non-compliance with food safety, or have one or more […]
By |2022-07-07T10:39:22-04:00June 11, 2015|Best Practices, Food, FSMA, Import, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|2 Comments
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World Trade Month – Business Opportunities with Cuba – May 14, 2015 – #OWITonCuba

CUBAAre you in South Florida and thinking of doing business with Cuba? Do you want to hear from those already successfully doing business with Cuba? Do you want to fully understand what is legal now?
May 14, 2015, I have JUST the event for you! This is your LAST CHANCE to register!

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By |2015-11-30T12:14:36-05:00May 11, 2015|Best Practices, Cuba, Events, Export, Import, OWIT, Speaking, Tobacco, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments
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