Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) is stepping up support for businesses across Asia Pacific, including the Philippines, ahead of the mandatory U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) e-filing requirement that takes effect on July 8, 2026.
The new regulation requires all U.S. importers of CPSC-regulated products to electronically submit product safety data at the time goods enter the United States. For Philippine exporters, this means compliance information must be prepared and made available before shipments are dispatched, making digital trade documentation and regulatory readiness increasingly critical.
To help businesses prepare, FedEx conducted customer education webinars across 12 Asia Pacific markets, reaching more than 5,000 participants from SMEs to multinational companies. The sessions focused on identifying regulated products, preparing compliance data, and establishing repeatable digital workflows to avoid customs clearance delays.
Survey findings show that while awareness of the new regulation is growing, many businesses remain unprepared. Nearly 64% of respondents said they are not yet ready for the CPSC e-filing mandate, with only 15% reporting they are fully operational for compliance.
Businesses identified several priorities for a smoother transition, including better guidance on determining whether products fall under CPSC regulations, digital tools to validate compliance data before submission, and integrated workflow solutions that simplify documentation.
To address these challenges, FedEx has integrated CPSC e-filing capabilities into its digital shipping platforms, including FedEx Ship Manager™ and FedEx API, enabling customers to submit Certificate of Compliance information as part of their existing shipping workflow. The company also provides step-by-step guidance, regulatory resources, and access to trade compliance specialists to help businesses meet the new requirements.
According to Salil Chari, president of FedEx Asia Pacific, the company aims to simplify regulatory compliance so customers can continue moving goods across borders with confidence.
Meanwhile, Maribeth Espinosa, managing director of FedEx Philippines, said evolving global trade regulations highlight the importance of reliable logistics partners that can help Philippine exporters maintain compliance and competitiveness in the U.S. market.
With registration in the CPSC Product Registry taking up to six months, FedEx is encouraging exporters to begin preparations early to reduce the risk of shipment delays, penalties, or refusal of entry once the new e-filing rules take effect.
