Do I need a safety program? What’s a safety program? If you’re currently a seller on Amazon.com, you may have at one time already received a Safety Notice from Amazon wherein you are informed of an “incident” of some sort. Your offer might have been removed completely, pending a response from you, or simply been … Read more
Product Inspections are a must for every importer or private labeler/contract manufacturer. It is possible to outsource to independent inspectors, but typically we at Cascadia only work with accredited laboratories to perform product inspections. In China, SE Asia, India, and Indonesia, we charge $309/man day flat rate, with a nominal travel surcharge for factory locations … Read more
On January 28, 2016, Amazon Consultant, Kelly Johnston, spoke at the Telegram Sellers Dinner in New York City. Following is Part 1 of her presentation: For the purpose of this article, I will define private label as: a product that you have iterated and refined based on a product already in the marketplace. This new … Read more
One of the comments we hear most at Cascadia Seller Solutions is, “I didn’t even know I could see that information!” Sellers have access to an array of metrics designed to keep their accounts healthy and thriving on Amazon. The information available can change daily based on any number of variables such as customer satisfaction, … Read more
There are many online guides to help new potential brand owners sell their imported creations on Amazon. They all use a variety of methods to get at knowing “which product” will do well on Amazon. But, it is not that simple. At Cascadia Seller Solutions, we specialize in helping brands succeed on Amazon, whether you … Read more
Rachel has published a new post on LinkedIn proposing a new solution for Amazon Product Quality to increase transparency, fairness, and reduce uncertainty for sellers!
So, you’re on Kickstarter, you’ve come up with a really neat idea, and you want to start production now that you’ve gotten funding. You’ve found a good lawyer, you’ve got your CPA, you’ve found a Customs broker, and you’re ready to start production! But how do you decide which producer should mass produce your product? … Read more
Today, the CPSC Small Business Obmudsman issued a newletter in which they defined two new substantial product safety hazards: seasonal/decorative lighting and extension cords. Seasonal/Decorative Lighting: “Seasonal and Decorative Lighting Products – The final rule (16 CFR part 1120) specifies that seasonal and decorative lighting products that do not contain any one of three readily … Read more
At the end of April, Black & Decker agreed to a sizable civil penalty for failing to report unsafe electric lawnmowers within the required 24 hours. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/News-Releases/2015/Black-and-Decker-Agrees-to-1575-Million-Dollar-Civil-Penalty-Internal-Compliance-Program-for-Failure-to-Report-Defective-Lawnmowers/ “Black & Decker’s persistent inability to follow these vital product safety reporting laws calls into question their commitment to the safety of their customers. They have a lot … Read more
In the promo image for Fulfillment by Amazon, the graphic starts with sending the products to Amazon. But what if you’re importing? Your graphic has a few more items – selecting a supplier, validating your goods, and navigating the complex world of international logistics. There are two major challenges when importing with the intention of … Read more