


basic concept:
CPSC: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission;
CPSIA: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act;
ASTM: American Society of Testing Material
ASTM F 963: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety American Toy Safety Standard;
CPC commonly used test standards:
1. CPSIA total lead and phthalates;
2. American toy standard ASTM F963;
3. Electric toys safety standard 16 CFR Part 1505;
4. Rattle toys require 16 CFR Part 1510;
5. Pacifier safety standard 16 CFR Part 1511;
6. Children's clothing, carpet combustion performance, such as 16 CFR Part 1610;
7. Standard for non-full-size cribs and playpens, ASTM F406-19;
8. Safety standard for baby gates and fences, ASTM F1004-19.
9. Trampoline, ASTM F381-16;
10. Children's jewelry, ASTM F2923;
11. Children's folding chairs and stools, ASTM F2613-19;
12. Portable inflatable swimming pool, ASTM F2666;
13. Children's products: baby carriages, children's beds, fences, harnesses, safety seats, bicycle helmets and other product standards.
Product testing requirements:
1. Products must comply with relevant rules and safety regulations, and undergo mandatory third-party testing
2. Testing must be carried out in a CPSC accredited laboratory
3. Based on the third-party test results, the manufacturer or importer issues the CPC certificate, which can also be issued with the assistance of a third-party laboratory
4. Children's products must meet the test standards specified by CPSC
What the CPC certificate must contain:
1. Product name
2. All laws and regulations applicable to the product
3. Information of the importer or manufacturer (in the United States): including name, address and telephone number
4. The contact information of the holder of the test result file supporting the certificate: name, address, email address and telephone number. (usually understood as a manufacturer outside the United States)
5. The production date and address of the product, 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 based on certificate
7. Information of third-party testing institutions (CPSC-approved laboratories): name, address, contact number;
Requirements for Authorized Agents in the United States (American Generation, U.S. Importers)
According to the requirements of CPSC, after obtaining the CPC certificate for children's products, at the same time, when the US market supervision department conducts a spot check, the name, complete mailing address and telephone number of the authorized agent in the United States need to be provided.
