Small Business: Navigating the Product Safety Certification Process

摘要

Product safety certification is not usually number one on the list of things to do for any company, regardless of the company size. Usually a higher priority (oftentimes number one) is to make money by manufacturing and selling products. Many companies do embrace the safety certification process because it assists, in one way or another, in the bottom line. Safety certification can affect the bottom line by limiting liability exposure, decreasing time to market, and providing a safety marketing advantage. The product safety certification process can seem daunting when the company is small. Small companies tend to have limited resources, a great product, and a few talented people. However, they often lack the finances to maintain a full test lab and a full-time regulatory engineer. With a little planning, a little expansion of job responsibilities for talented engineers, and a lot of questions, a small business can manage the maze of product safety certification.