Our Process

How Our Compliance
Process Works

A transparent, step-by-step approach to getting your India-made products ready for U.S. retail shelves.

Our Proven Methodology

7-Step Compliance Process

From the first product review to ongoing compliance management, we walk you through every phase with expert oversight and clear communication. No surprises, no black-box paperwork.

1

Product Review

We start by analyzing your product specifications, materials, manufacturing location, and target retail channels. This upfront assessment identifies all applicable regulations, safety standards, and testing requirements before a single sample is submitted — so you know exactly what compliance looks like for your product.

2

Compliance Checklist

Based on your product category and target markets, we build a custom checklist of all required tests, certifications, and documents. This becomes your compliance roadmap — and the safety net that ensures nothing slips through.

3

Testing Plan & Lab Selection

We select the right CPSC-authorized labs for your product and coordinate sample submission. Because we have established working relationships with these labs, your samples receive priority processing — and you hear back faster, with clearer communication along the way.

4

Inspection & Audits

We coordinate pre-shipment inspections, factory audits, and social compliance audits — making sure your manufacturing actually meets the buyer requirements you'll be measured against on quality and ethical sourcing.

5

Documentation Compilation

We gather every test report, certificate, declaration of conformity, inspection record, and safety document into a single, organized archive — ready for retailer submission in the format each retailer expects.

6

Retail Submission

We submit your compliance package directly through Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Supplier Portal, or Costco's vendor systems. Every required field gets filled, every deadline gets met — and you don't have to learn three different portals to make it happen.

7

Ongoing Compliance

We track every renewal date, help you onboard new SKUs, update documentation when products change, and keep you compliant as requirements evolve. Your compliance dashboard keeps it all accessible — the work doesn't stop at launch, and neither do we.

Visual Overview

Compliance Workflow

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Manufacturer
Your India-made product
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Testing
CPSC-authorized labs
Inspection
Quality and audit checks
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Documentation
Centralized compliance archive
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Retail Approval
Amazon, Walmart, Costco
Your Benefits

What You Get with Retail Assured

Our service is built to give you everything you need for successful retail compliance — without piecing it together from five different vendors.

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Dedicated Compliance Manager

A single point of contact who actually knows your product, your timeline, and your business goals. They coordinate across labs, auditors, and retailers so you don't have to chase any of it.

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Compliance Dashboard

Real-time visibility into testing status, audit schedules, documentation completion, and submission timelines. Everything you need to track in one place — not five spreadsheets.

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Testing Calendar

A coordinated schedule of every required test with our lab partners, including sample submission dates and expected completion windows. You always know what's coming up next.

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Lab Reports Archive

An organized, searchable repository of every test result, certificate, and technical document we generate. Download what you need, share with buyers instantly, and never lose a file.

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Retail Submission History

A complete record of every submission to Amazon, Walmart, and Costco — including approval dates and any feedback that came back. Audit trail without the audit work.

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Renewal & Compliance Alerts

Automated notifications for certification renewals, new SKU additions, and regulatory updates affecting your products. Things expire on a calendar; missing them shouldn't be possible.

Timeline Expectations

Typical Turnaround Times

Understanding how long each phase actually takes helps you plan inventory, marketing, and go-to-market timing — without guessing.

Compliance Phase Typical Timeline Handled By Key Dependencies
Product Review 3–5 business days Retail Assured Product specs, BOM, manufacturing location
Compliance Checklist 2–3 business days Retail Assured Product category confirmation
Lab Testing 4–8 weeks CPSC-authorized labs Sample delivery, test complexity
Factory Audit 2–4 weeks Third-party auditor Audit scheduling, factory availability
Documentation 1–2 weeks Retail Assured All test reports received
Retail Submission 1–3 business days Retail Assured Documentation complete
Retailer Review 1–4 weeks Amazon / Walmart / Costco Submission completeness
Total (End-to-End) 8–16 weeks Dependent on product complexity
Fast-Track Option Available: For certain product categories with simpler testing requirements, we can compress timelines through prioritized lab selection and parallel processing of compatible tests. If your launch is on a tight calendar, talk to us about accelerated compliance for your product.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about our process, the timeline, and what to expect along the way.

We analyze your product's material composition, intended use, age group (if applicable), electrical components, chemical content, and target retail channels. We then map all of that against CPSC, FCC, EPA, and state regulations to identify every applicable test. You get a detailed compliance checklist before any samples ship to labs — so you know exactly what's required and why.
Yes — we can run an initial product review and draft a compliance checklist based on your current specifications. Just keep in mind that any meaningful material or design changes after that will require re-evaluation, as they may affect which tests apply. For the cleanest path, we recommend locking your product design and sourcing before sending samples to labs. It avoids the delays that come from retesting components.
If a test comes back showing non-compliance, we walk you through the specific failure, what caused it, and what needs to change. We then work with your team to modify the product or manufacturing process and coordinate the re-test through the same lab. Re-testing fees are your responsibility, but we manage the entire resubmission and stay on it until the next test passes.
We send renewal reminders 90 days before certification expiry — well ahead of any pressure window. For new SKUs that share materials and manufacturing processes with already-approved products, testing is often minimal because we can skip redundant work. We assess each new SKU individually and provide you with a streamlined checklist containing only what's actually needed.
We review the retailer's feedback, identify whether it's a documentation gap, insufficient testing, or a labeling issue, and work with you to fix it. We then resubmit with the corrections and follow up until approval comes through. Our goal is successful placement on the first submission — but if something needs another pass, we own the troubleshooting end-to-end.

Ready to Get Started?

Begin your compliance journey with a free product review and a custom compliance assessment.