The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established a regulatory category for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in 2022, distinguishing them from prescription hearing devices. The 2022 ruling set forth new compliance standards for hearing aid manufacturers to protect users from false advertising and make hearing care more accessible. Hearing aid brands were required to comply with […]
Wearing hearing aids can improve your quality of life. They’re an investment, so it’s important to consider which hearing aid style will suit your needs. Learn about types of hearing loss and hearing aid features as you begin your search. Understand Your Level of Hearing Loss Hearing loss severity influences which device you’ll need. It’s classified by […]
Zinc-air button cell and coin battery packaging have changed in accordance with Reese’s Law to improve child-resistant features. What is Reese’s Law? Reese’s Law requires safety features on button cell and coin batteries and the products that contain them, including hearing aids. The law was passed in 2022 after 18-month-old Reese Hamsmith passed from ingesting a […]
