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Federal Express Corporation rolled out digital solutions and expert guidance to help businesses in the Asia Pacific comply more easily with the new United States consumer product safety requirements that took effect July 8
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission now mandates all US importers to electronically file the data elements needed for clearance at the time of entry
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CPSC-regulated products include children/infant goods, furniture and furnishings, home appliances, sports equipment, and chemical and hazardous substances
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For exporters, including those in the Philippines, this marks a significant shift in when that product information is made available, prior to shipment
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A FedEx post-webinar survey in April and May showed that 64% of APAC businesses shipping affected consumer products to the US were not yet ready to comply
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has rolled out digital solutions and expert guidance to help businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region comply more easily with the new consumer product safety requirements in the United States that took effect July 8.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) now mandates all US importers of CPSC-regulated products to electronically file the data elements needed for clearance at the time of entry into the US. This is aimed at improving safety oversight and compliance transparency.
CPSC-regulated products include children/infant goods, furniture and furnishings, home appliances, sports equipment, and chemical and hazardous substances.
For exporters, including those in the Philippines, this marks a significant shift in when that product information is made available, prior to shipment, FedEx noted in a statement.
“Evolving global trade requirements underscore the importance of having the right partner to ensure compliance and continuity,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines. “FedEx is committed to equipping Philippine exporters with the insights, tools, and reliable solutions they need to remain competitive and resilient in the U.S. market.”
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Before the new rules took effect, FedEx conducted customer education webinars in April and May 2026 across 12 Asia Pacific markets, with more than 5,000 participants, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to multinationals. The sessions provided practical guidance to identify regulated products, assemble required compliance data, and build repeatable processes to minimize clearance disruptions once enforcement begins.
A post-webinar survey showed that 64% of APAC businesses shipping affected consumer products to the US were not yet ready to comply, including 28% who understand the requirements but have not yet acted while an 18% segment expect significant disruption to US-bound shipments.
The remaining 36% reported some readiness, but only 15% were fully operational.
“For APAC businesses, clarity is the starting point. Identifying products within the CPSC scope ranks as the top need (32%), followed by digital tools for pre-validating data (23%) and simplified guidance on scope, registration, and documentation (19%),” FedEx said.
Among the solutions laid out by FedEx are the integration of CPSC e-filing capabilities directly into its shipping platforms to simplify compliance, and a customer support program that specifically addresses concerns relating to the new rules.
“Changes of this scale can introduce complexity for businesses operating across borders,” said Salil Chari, president, Asia Pacific, FedEx. “Our focus is on making compliance straightforward for customers, so they can continue to move goods seamlessly while meeting new standards with confidence.”
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