EPA and FDA Registration
Which registration your product needs and how to prepare for it. Cathy took Kawell all the way to EPA registration.
EPA registrationU.S. patentBloomberg TV
Take your product to the United States with someone who has done it.
Cathy Halaszi guides Latin American entrepreneurs from the first product review to selling in the U.S.
EPA No. 82012-3 U.S. Patent 9,107,398 B2 CEO of 5 brands
- Product
- Registration
- Brand
- Logistics
- Sales
I won’t tell you how it’s done. I’ll show you how I did it.
Cathy Halaszi
Kawell in the media
- Bloomberg TV · World’s Greatest
- Modern Living with Kathy Ireland
- All Access with Andy Garcia
- Kevin Harrington · Shark Tank
- Hub APTA
How she helps
Everything Your Product Needs to Arrive and Sell
From the first product review to the sale: Cathy guides every decision with the experience of having done it with her own brands.
Guidance, not formal legal or tax advice: when needed, we work with attorneys and accountants.
How Selling Works in the U.S.
The business culture, the channels and the ways products are sold in the United States, from someone who lives it.
Your U.S. Company
Guidance on setting up your company and operating there.
Taxes
Understanding your tax obligations and connecting with specialists.
Branding and Labeling
Adapting your brand, packaging and labels to U.S. consumers and regulations.
Import and Logistics
How to get your product there and have it ready when customers ask for it.
Not sure which ones your product needs? Tell me about it
Why it matters
Why Latin American Products Need Better Positioning in the U.S.
Latin America makes world-class products. But quality alone is not enough: selling in the United States takes proper registrations, a brand that connects and a well-planned entry.
Featured case
Kawell: a Chilean Innovation That Made It to the U.S.
From a copper alloy developed in Chile to a brand with EPA registration, a U.S. patent and a feature on Bloomberg TV.
Why Cathy’s Story Stands Out
A View of Two Markets
She knows Latin American entrepreneurship and what the U.S. market demands.
Founder of Several Companies
CEO of Kawell USA, Kawell Chile, Halaszi, Its Caliber and Solutions Workforce.
A Push to Grow
She helps Latin American companies with good products build their position, earn trust and enter the U.S.
Good Latin American companies rarely fail because of their product. They struggle because entering the United States is a different business.
The Kawell story
Kawell: a Success Story from Chile to the U.S.
From Chilean innovation to an opportunity in the U.S. market
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It began as a copper innovation project focused on hoof health.
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Research with the University of Chile and the University of Santiago.
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Its copper alloy horseshoes are protected by U.S. Patent No. 9,107,398 B2.
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EPA Registration No. 82012-3 and a composition of 85.5% copper.
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The brand grew into natural animal care products in Chile and the U.S.
Proof of concept
Latin American innovation can become a business story in the United States.
Images: Bloomberg TV, World’s Greatest
The road to the U.S.
Six Steps, in the Right Order
Cathy walked this road with her own brands. Now she guides you so your product arrives with everything in place.
Product Review
Your product, your target market and what it needs to compete.
Company and Taxes
Forming your company and understanding your tax obligations.
Regulatory Registration
EPA, FDA or others, depending on your product.
Branding and Labeling
Ready for American consumers.
Import and Logistics
The route for your product to arrive and be available.
Sales Channels
Distributors, retailers and e-commerce.
Latin AmericaUnited States
Kawell in the media
A Story That Has Already Been on Television
Modern Living with Kathy IrelandCathy Halaszi, Founder and CEO of Kawell
Bloomberg TV · World’s GreatestThe feature on Kawell USA
Also on
- Kevin Harrington, from Shark TankPresents Matico, a Kawell product
- All Access with Andy GarciaKawell on television
Partners: American Farrier’s Association (U.S.) · Hub APTA (Chile)
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my product be sold in the United States?
It depends on what it is, what it’s made of and who it’s for. The first step is a product review: that shows which registrations, labels and adjustments it needs.
Do I need a company in the U.S.?
It often makes sense, but it isn’t always the first step. Cathy advises you on when and how, and connects you with specialists for the legal and tax side.
What about the EPA and the FDA?
They are U.S. agencies that regulate certain products. Not every product needs registration; if yours does, you’ll know what to file and in what order.
Does the consultation include selling on Amazon?
No: this is not an Amazon consultancy. Cathy can share her experience and some practical tips, but setting up and running an Amazon store is a job for specialized services.
How do I get started?
Use the form to tell us about your business and your product. Cathy reviews it and replies to your email with first guidance.
Let’s talk
Is your product ready for the United States?
Tell me about your business and your product, and I’ll reply to your email with the first steps.