How to handle CPSC testing and certification for Amazon toy products in the United States?
Aug 30,2021
Amazon CPC certification refers to the issuance of a written Children's Product Certificate (CPC), which is applicable to all products primarily intended for children aged 12 and under, such as toys, cradles, children's clothing, etc. If produced locally in the United States, the manufacturer is responsible for providing them, while if produced in other countries, the importer is responsible for providing them. As an "importer", cross-border sellers who want to sell products produced by Chinese factories to the United States need to provide a CPC certificate to Amazon as a retail/distributor.
Basic requirements for Amazon website:
1. The CPC certificate must be based on the test results of a third-party testing laboratory recognized by CPSC;
2. The CPC certificate will be issued by the seller, and third-party laboratories can provide assistance in drafting the CPC certificate;
3. Children's products must comply with all relevant safety rules and regulations;
4. Information required for CPC certificate:
① Product information (name and description);
② All regulations and provisions applicable to the product;
③ Manufacturer information: including name, address, and telephone number;
④ The production date and address of the product must be in the year and month, and the address must be in the city;
⑤ Testing time and address
⑥ Third party testing agency information (CPSC accredited laboratory): name, address, contact phone number;
5. The CPC certificate required for the normal export of children's products to the United States should include the following information:
① Product information (name and description);
② All regulations and provisions applicable to the product;
③ Information of the importer or manufacturer (in the United States): including name, address, and telephone number;
④ Contact information of the holder of the test result file supporting the certificate: name, address, email address, and phone number;
⑤ The production date and address of the product must be in the year and month, and the address must be in the city;
⑥ Testing report based on testing time and address or certificate;
⑦ Third party testing agency information (CPSC accredited laboratory): name, address, contact phone number.
The main testing contents of CPSC are:
① CPSIA total lead and ortho benzene;
② American Toy Standard ASTMF963;
③ Safety Standard for Electric Toys 16 CFR Part 1505;
④ Ringing toys require 16 CFR Part 1510;
⑤ Pacifier safety standard 16 CFR Part 1511;
⑥ Children's clothing and carpet combustion performance, such as 16 CFR Part 1610;
⑦ Preschool products: Product standards for strollers, beds, fences, harnesses, safety seats, bicycle helmets, etc.
How to apply for CPC testing and certification?
1. Contact 400-862-0686 by phone to inform you of the requirements
2. Send product pictures or instructions, evaluate costs
3. Send samples by mail
4. Fill out the Hengxiang Testing Application Form
5. Signing cooperation contracts, payment and other matters
6. Product testing
7. Qualified inspection
8. Issue the final quality inspection report
Hengxiang Testing is engaged in commercial testing services for textiles, clothing, toys, shoes, leather, etc. It has CMA qualifications, CNAS, CPSC, AQSIQ and other testing qualifications. Its testing reports can be used for mutual recognition, trade clearance, government bidding, and judicial appraisal at home and abroad. It has social and business certification functions, high reliability, and has been recognized by more than 60 countries and regions overseas, including the United States. It demonstrates testing capabilities and provides online ordering of testing services, allowing you to handle product testing related services online without leaving your home. For more information, please call 400-862-0686 for consultation
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