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Version 1.0 | Effective Date: 22 June 2026
Product safety standards, certifications, and buyer responsibilities by destination market
Important Notice
Product safety and certification obligations vary significantly by destination country, product type, and end-use category. This Policy provides an overview for guidance only. It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to verify and obtain all certifications required in their destination market before importing and selling TICC products. TICC is not liable for the Buyer's failure to comply with destination market product safety requirements.
This Certification & Compliance Policy describes the product safety certification landscape relevant to TICC's wholesale buyers across key international markets, and sets out the allocation of responsibility between TICC and the Buyer for obtaining and maintaining required certifications. TICC takes product safety seriously and will cooperate fully with Buyers' reasonable certification requests.
TICC's products are traditional handcrafted goods — home decor, textiles, basketry, ceramics, woodcraft, and natural fibre articles. TICC does not manufacture regulated consumer products such as electrical goods, motorised products, or food products. TICC's standard compliance position is:
▸ All products are made from natural materials by skilled artisans.
▸ No products contain banned or restricted substances under Indian export law.
▸ TICC provides accurate product descriptions, material content, and HS codes on all export documentation.
▸ TICC cooperates fully with buyer-requested testing, providing samples and technical product information as needed.
▸ For bulk orders, the mandatory SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection verifies product conformance against agreed specifications.
| Standard / Regulation | Product Category | Key Requirements & Buyer Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| CPSIA | Children's products (under 12) | Mandatory third-party testing; Children's Product Certificate (CPC); tracking labels. Buyer arranges and funds testing. TICC supplies samples and product data. |
| ASTM F963 | Children's toys | Safety standard for toys. Testing via CPSC-accredited lab. Buyer arranges testing. |
| California Prop 65 | All products sold into California | Warning required if product contains listed chemicals above safe harbour levels. Buyer responsible for Prop 65 assessment. TICC provides material content declarations on request. |
| FTC Textile Rules | Textile and apparel products | Fibre content, country of origin, and care labelling requirements. TICC provides material content; Buyer responsible for compliant labelling. |
| FHSA | Applicable household goods | TICC products are general household goods and are not classified as hazardous substances. Buyer should verify for specific products. |
| Standard / Regulation | Product Category | Key Requirements & Buyer Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| UK GPSR 2023 | All consumer goods | Products placed on the UK market must be safe. Importer (the Buyer) is responsible for ensuring product safety. TICC provides product information. |
| UKCA Marking | Regulated products (electrical, PPE, toys) | Replaces CE marking post-Brexit. TICC's standard artisan range does not typically require UKCA. Children's toys and nursery products may require assessment. Buyer must verify. |
| UK Toy Safety Regs 2011 | Toys for children under 14 | Conformity assessment, technical file, CE/UKCA marking. Buyer responsible for UK market compliance assessment. |
| UK Textile Labelling Regs | Textile goods | Fibre content and country of origin labelling. TICC provides material content; Buyer responsible for compliant labelling. |
| Standard / Regulation | Product Category | Key Requirements & Buyer Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| EU GPSR 2023 | All consumer goods | EU importers are responsible for product safety. TICC provides product information and cooperates with safety assessments. |
| CE Marking | Toys, electrical, PPE | Required for toys (EN 71), electrical products, PPE. TICC's standard artisan home decor range does not require CE marking. Children's products may require EN 71 testing. Buyer must verify. |
| REACH (EC 1907/2006) | Chemical substances in products | Restricts hazardous chemicals (SVHC) in products above thresholds. TICC provides material declarations on request; testing can be arranged by Buyer. |
| EU Textile Labelling Reg | Textile goods | Fibre composition labelling in local language(s). TICC provides material content; Buyer provides compliant labelling. |
| EUDR | Wood and natural material products | Due diligence for wood, cane, and products linked to potential deforestation. Buyer should assess applicable products. TICC can provide country of origin and sourcing declarations. |
| Standard / Regulation | Product Category | Key Requirements & Buyer Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| CCPSA | All consumer goods | Products must not pose unreasonable danger. Buyer (as importer) responsible for CCPSA compliance. |
| Canada Toy Regs (SOR/2011-17) | Toys for children under 14 | Chemical, mechanical, flammability, and electrical safety requirements. Buyer responsible for compliance. |
| Canada Textile Labelling Act | Textile goods | Fibre content and country of origin in English and French. TICC provides material content; Buyer provides bilingual compliant labels. |
| SOR/2016-188 | Painted or coated goods | Lead content limits in surface coatings. TICC avoids lead-based paints; testing available on request. |
| Standard / Regulation | Product Category | Key Requirements & Buyer Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Consumer Law (ACL) | All consumer goods | Products must be safe and fit for purpose. Mandatory and voluntary product safety standards apply to specific categories. |
| Mandatory Standards — Children's Products | Prams, cots, high chairs, toys, children's nightwear | Specific mandatory Australian standards. Children's products are a high-priority compliance area. Buyer responsible for identifying and meeting applicable mandatory standards. |
| AS/NZS 8124 | Toys | Safety requirements for toys. Testing via accredited labs. Buyer arranges and funds. |
| ACL Textile Labelling | Textile goods | Care labelling requirements. Buyer responsible for compliant labelling. |
Action Required — Children's Products
Any TICC product intended for use by or with children under 14 years — including toys, nursery items, children's clothing, children's furniture, and children's accessories — is subject to heightened mandatory safety requirements in all destination markets. Buyers who intend to market TICC products as children's products MUST advise TICC at the order enquiry stage. TICC and the Buyer will then discuss the applicable standards and testing requirements before any order is confirmed.
TICC will cooperate with Buyers' reasonable compliance requirements. TICC can:
▸ Provide detailed material composition declarations for all products.
▸ Arrange sample supply for third-party safety testing (Buyer funds testing).
▸ Provide product technical information (dimensions, weight, material sources) required for compliance assessments.
▸ Coordinate with artisan vendors to obtain production process information.
▸ Assist in sourcing SGS or other third-party chemical testing at the Buyer's cost.
▸ Provide country of origin and sourcing declarations for EUDR and similar due diligence requirements.
Buyers must advise TICC of any specific certification, testing, or documentation requirements at the order enquiry stage — not after production commences. TICC cannot guarantee that post-production certification requirements can be accommodated without additional cost or delay.
| TICC's Responsibility | Buyer's Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Produce goods from natural, safe materials. | Identify and comply with all destination market product safety regulations. |
| Provide accurate material content declarations. | Arrange and fund any required third-party testing. |
| Cooperate with buyer-requested testing and documentation. | Apply compliant product labels (safety marks, fibre content, country of origin, care instructions). |
| SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection on all bulk orders. | Ensure products meet mandatory standards before placing on market. |
| Advise Buyer if TICC has reason to believe a product may not meet destination market standards. | Obtain any required import licences or permits. |
How to Raise a Certification Query
Contact TICC at hello@theinduscraftco.com with the
subject:
"Certification Query — [Product / Market]"
Please include the destination market, product category, applicable standard, and any specific requirements.
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Crafting Nature into Life.
Certification & Compliance Policy v1.0 • Effective 22 June 2026 • hello@theinduscraftco.com • www.theinduscraftco.com
