2017-05-30 · Hair care guide
Entering the US Market: Standards and Expectations for Brush Products
Every export market carries its own compliance expectations, and suppliers are expected to meet them from the very first order.
Product safety documentation comes first. California Proposition 65 compliance — particularly lead and phthalate limits — is routinely requested, and importers often ask for test reports from accredited laboratories.
Retail compliance goes further: UPC barcodes, retail-ready packaging dimensions, and case pack quantities that match shelf plans. Getting these right on the first order avoids expensive repacking at destination.
Quality expectations are strict but predictable — consistent dimensions, uniform tufting and clean finishing. Our pre-shipment inspection mirrors what a US buyer's third-party inspector will check.
For brands entering the US through e-commerce first, the requirements are lighter but the bar is the same: clear product listings, compliant materials and reliable delivery dates.