Compliance Insights

Practical guides, regulatory updates, and lessons from building a compliance platform.

April 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Why I Built Aleph

The compliance tools available to importers are either painfully generic or absurdly expensive. I decided to build something better.

April 14, 2026 · 6 min read

What Every Food Importer Needs to Know About FSVP

A plain-language breakdown of the FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Program — what's required, what inspectors look for, and how to stay compliant.

April 21, 2026 · 7 min read

Children's Product Certificates: A Complete Guide for Importers

Everything you need to know about CPSIA, third-party testing, and generating a valid CPC before your products hit US shelves.

April 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Prop 65 Warnings: When Do You Actually Need One?

California's Prop 65 applies to more products than you think. Here's how to determine if you need a warning and what the label must say.

May 5, 2026 · 7 min read

PFAS Regulations Are Coming: What Product Importers Should Know

15 states now have PFAS laws on the books. If your products use coatings, treatments, or packaging, you may have disclosure obligations.

May 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Spreadsheets Are Failing Product Compliance Teams

Spreadsheets can't track document expiry, generate certificates, or alert you when regulations change. Here's what breaks first.

May 19, 2026 · 8 min read

CPSC Recalls: What Every Importer Should Know Before It's Too Late

Product recalls don't start on Monday mornings — but that's when you find out about them. Here's how the recall process works and why importers bear the brunt of it.

May 26, 2026 · 7 min read

How to Choose a Testing Lab (Without Getting Burned)

Not all labs are created equal. Here's how to pick a compliance testing lab that regulators and retailers will actually accept — plus a checklist before you send samples.