Amazon cpc certification refers to the issuance of a written Children's Product Certificate (CPC), which simply means that the Children's Product Certificate (CPC) is applicable to all products that are primarily targeted at children aged 12 and under, such as toys, cradles, Children's clothing, etc., if produced locally in the United States, are provided by the manufacturer, and if produced in other countries, the importer is responsible for providing. That is to say, cross-border sellers, as "importers", want to sell products produced by Chinese factories to the United States, they need to provide a CPC certificate to Amazon as a retailer/distributor.

Basic requirements for Amazon in the United States

CPC

1. The CPC certificate must be based on the test results of a third-party testing laboratory accredited by CPSC ;
2. The CPC certificate is issued by the seller, and the third-party laboratory can provide assistance in drafting the CPC certificate;
3. Children's products must comply with all relevant safety rules and regulations;
4. Information to be included in the CPC certificate:
① Product information (name and description);
②All laws and regulations applicable to the product;
③ Manufacturer information: including name, address and telephone;
④Product production date and address, the production date must be in the year and month, and the address must be in the city;
⑤Testing time and address ⑥Information of third-party testing agency (CPSC-approved laboratory): name, address, contact number;
5. Information to be included in the CPC certificate required by the normal export of children's products to the United States:
① Product information (name and description);
②All laws and regulations applicable to the product;
③ Information of the importer or manufacturer (in the United States): including name, address and telephone number;
④Contact information of the holder of the test result file supporting the certificate: name, address, email address and telephone number;
⑤Product production date and address, the production date must be in the year and month, and the address must be in the city;
⑥ Test time and address or test report on which the certificate is based;
⑦Information of third-party testing organization (laboratory accredited by CPSC ): name, address, contact number.

CPSC publishes the main test contents in 38 standards
①CPSIA total lead and phthalate;
②American toy standard ASTMF963;
③ Electric toys safety standard 16 CFR Part 1505;
④ 16 CFR Part 1510 is required for rattle toys;
⑤ Pacifier safety standard 16 CFR Part 1511;
⑥ Children's clothing, carpet combustion performance, such as 16 CFR Part 1610;
⑦Children products: baby carriages, cribs, fences, harnesses, safety seats, bicycle helmets and other product standards.

Common product suggested test items
1. Toys:
①CPSIA total lead + phthalate;
②ASTMF963 toy standard;
③16 CFR Part 1501 small parts (for toys have been covered by ASTMF963);
④16 CFR Part 1510 requirements for rattle toys (only required for rattle toys, which have been covered by ASTMF963);
⑤16 CFR Part 1505 Safety Standard for Electric Toys (Requirements for Electric Toys)

2. Children's clothing:
a.CPSIA total lead + phthalate
b.16 CFR Part 1501 Widgets
c.16 CFR Part 1610 Apparel Textile Combustion Properties
d.16 CFR Part 1615 Children's Pajamas Flammability, Sizes 0-6X (for children's pajamas only)
16 CFR Part 1616 Children's Sleepwear Flammability, Sizes 7-14X (Children's Sleepwear Only)

3. Pacifier:
①CPSIA total lead + phthalate ②16 CFR Part 1501 small parts ③16 CFR Part 1511 pacifier: 300

4. Other children's products:
It is recommended to do CPSIA total lead + phthalates or children's products: baby carriages, cribs, fences, harnesses, safety seats, bicycle helmets and other product standards.

The safety of children's products has always been the focus of every country, and every child is the hope of the country. The importance of children's toy safety testing involves not only the economic losses caused by product recalls, brand impact, but also more important It is a "security incident" caused by the potential danger of the product

Frequently Asked Questions about Children's Product Certificates
1. What is CPC certification?
CPC Certification means a written Children's Product Certificate issued to a manufacturer or importer to certify that their children's product complies with all applicable Children's Product Safety Rules (or the provisions of similar rules, bans, standards or any law enforced by the Commission for that product) .
Certification of children's products must be based on passing test results from third-party testing. The third-party testing laboratory provides testing services and results, that is, generally only provides reports, not certificates. The certificate should be issued by the importer, and the third-party laboratory can assist in drafting.

2. Who will issue the Children's Product Certificate?
Importers must issue CPCs for products produced overseas, while U.S. manufacturers must issue CPCs for domestically produced products.
Manufacturers or importers of children's products that comply with the Children's Product Safety Rules or other standards are always legally responsible for issuing a CPC, even if a third party testing laboratory or another third party provides assistance in drafting the CPC.

3. To whom should the Children's Product Certificate be provided?
If you are a manufacturer or importer, you must "deliver" a Children's Product Certificate to your distributors and retailers. Additionally, federal law requires you to provide the CPSC and the Director of Customs with a copy of the Children's Product Certificate upon request.
The requirement to "meet" the CPC is satisfied if the manufacturer or importer provides its distributors and retailers with a reasonable means of obtaining the certificate. You can provide resellers and retailers with an actual hard copy of the certificate, or you can provide a dedicated website with that specific certificate on your invoice.

4. Where do I need to submit the Children's Product Certificate?
The CPC must "accompany" product shipments and "deliver" to distributors and retailers. Upon request, the CPC must be provided to the CPSC and the Commissioner of Customs.

5. Do I need to provide consumers with a CPC certificate for verification?
Manufacturers or importers are required by law to issue a Children's Product Certificate; a certificate to accompany each product or shipment of products; this certificate to be provided to retailers and distributors; and to CPSC upon request. So you don't have to provide certificates to consumers selling direct-to-consumer.

6. Does a children's product certificate prove that the product complies with multiple children's product safety rules?
Yes.
For example, if you certify that your product complies with bans on phthalates, toy safety standards, total and lead limits, small parts requirements, and other applicable regulations, then Section 2 of your Children's Product Certificate will read as follows:
15 USC 2057c: Determination of Phthalates in Toys and Certain Children's Products.
ASTM F963-11, Consumer Safety Standard for Toy Safety.
(Note: You must list the specific numerical section of the toy safety standard you want to certify, see all sections listed here.)
15 USC 1278a: Lead in Children's Products
16 CFR Part 1303, Lead Paint and Certain Consumer Product Bans
16 CFR Part 1501 Small parts of toys and other articles are prohibited for children under 3 years of age and present a choking, aspiration or ingestion hazard.
If your product is subject to additional mandatory regulations, rules, bans or standards that currently require third-party testing and certification, then you will also include a reference to that regulatory rule, ban or standard.
The full title of each requirement provided above is your information only and does not need to be included in your child's product certificate. You only need to include the numerical reference codes above or in this list.

7. What are the requirements for a children's product certificate?
Testing must be based on a laboratory accepted by the CPSC , and there must be enough samples of each product to pass the test.

8. Are there any penalties for violating certificate requirements?
Yes. Violation of the Consumer Product Safety Act, failure to provide a Children's Product Certificate, issuance of a false certificate of conformity under certain conditions, and failure to comply with Section 14 of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act may result in civil penalties that may result in criminal penalties and forfeiture of assets.