Summary
Policy document restructured to elevate COC requirements for protective hearing device manufacturers/importers to a standalone checklist. No new requirements added; existing rules restated in clearer, bulleted format for improved navigation and readability.
Why it matters
Clearer documentation helps manufacturers/importers understand existing COC compliance obligations (2-year validity, ANSI certification, lab accreditation, photo matching). Restructuring reduces ambiguity but does not impose new compliance burden or tighten eligibility criteria.
Recommended action
Review the restructured format to confirm your current COC submissions meet all listed criteria. No documentation changes are required unless your COC currently lacks lab accreditation details or product photo verification.
Clearly describes the tested product, including detailed specifications
Tested to US EPA standards to secure American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S3.19-1974 or ANSI/ASA S12.6-2016 certification
Includes the name and address of the accredited testing laboratory
The product described in the report must match the product shown in the photos
No content was removed in this update.
Affects: Seller, Listing