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Written by Adam Miller
How To Ensure You Sell A Safe Product

Every day, individuals and companies turn a good idea into a great product. It might solve a common problem, appeal to a broad market, and have the ideal price point to guarantee strong sales. However, if the product itself isn't safe, or has issues that could cause problems for customers, it could lead to serious commercial liability issues. In today's Aegis blog post, we discuss several ways to ensure the product you're producing and selling is as safe as possible to reduce General Liability and Excess Liability claims.

Rigorous Product Testing

One of the best ways a company can ensure that the product they're taking to market is safe is to subject the product to a series of tests for safety, accuracy, and durability. This can identify possible hazards, product weaknesses, ingredient and component information, and proper uses. Companies should conduct their own in-house testing and also utilize independent, third party testing facilities to verify industry and product standards. The information gathered during product and hazard testing is invaluable to companies towards product improvement and minimizing liability threats.

Compliance With Laws and Industry Guidelines

Products made and sold commercially in the U.S. will usually need to comply with a host of rules, industry guidelines, and laws established by the federal, state, and local government entities. For example, restaurants must comply with local and state guidelines regarding safe food handling and sanitary practices. Car manufacturers must comply with federal guidelines for vehicle and passenger safety, as well as meeting emission standards. Ultimately, company products in compliance with manufacturing laws and industry guidelines are far less likely to have liability claims regarding product safety, or consumer injuries and complaints.

Develop Concise User Instructions

Another way companies can help improve product safety is to develop concise and clear instructions for use. While they might seem redundant and unnecessary to the everyday consumer, they can significantly reduce potential liability issues by clearly explaining the proper use, preparation, or consumption of a product, as well as any hazards or warnings to be aware of. User instructions and warnings might include whether or not they're a choking hazard, how to safely operate the product, or any allergen information.

Companies strive to produce and sell the best possible product they can, but safety should always be a priority, both to protect customers as well as the company. Aegis also helps protect businesses through a full range of top-quality Commercial Insurance policies, including Business Owner's Policy, General Liability, Excess Liability, Product Liability, Commercial Property, Commercial Auto, and Workers Compensation coverage. Contact Aegis at 713-850-7622 to learn more about getting a custom Commercial Insurance package tailored to your specific industry, or fill out our online form to request a free quote today!

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