The CPC certificate, short for "Children’s Product Certificate", is applicable to all products mainly targeted at children aged 12 and under, such as toys, cribs, children's clothing, etc. If the product is manufactured in the United States, the manufacturer is responsible for providing the CPC certificate. If it is manufactured in other countries, the importer is responsible. If cross - border e - commerce sellers want to sell products made in Chinese factories to the United States, they need to provide the CPC certificate to Amazon, the retailer/distributor. Sellers who cannot provide it will face the delisting of their products.
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Overview
1. Content1). Product name and description;
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2). All applicable regulations and provisions for the product;
3). Information of the importer or manufacturer: including name, address, and telephone number;2. Types of Tests1). Initial test: The first test of the product;
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2). Material change test: Conducted if there are material changes;
3). Periodic test: As a supplement to the material change test, for continuous production without material changes, a periodic...3. Testing Requirements1). Children's products must comply with relevant rules and safety regulations and undergo mandatory third - party testing;
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2). The testing must be carried out in a laboratory recognized by the CPSC;4. Testing StandardsThe CPSC has published a total of 38 standards, mainly covering the following test contents:
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1). CPSIA total lead and phthalates;
2). US Toy Standard ASTMF963;
3). Electric Toy Safety Standard 16 CFR Part 1505;5. Recommended Testing Items for Common ProductsToys:
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1). CPSIA total lead + phthalates;
2). ASTMF963 Toy Standard;
3). 16 CFR Part 1501 Small Parts (already covered by ASTMF963 for toys);6. Certifying BodiesThe manufacturer or importer is responsible for drafting and issuing the CPC. The manufacturer or importer can draft the CPC on its own based on the test results passed by the third - party testing, without incurring any fees.
Read more7. RecipientsIf you are a manufacturer or importer, you must "provide" the Children's Product Certificate to distributors and retailers. In addition, federal law requires you to provide a copy of the Children's Product Certificate to the CPSC and the Commissioner of Customs upon request.
Read more8. ConsequencesFailure to provide the Children's Product Certificate, issuing an incorrect certificate of compliance under certain conditions, and failure to comply with Section 14 of the CPSA all violate the CPSA. Violating the "Consumer Product Safety Act" may lead to civil penalties and may also result in criminal penalties and asset forfeiture.
9. IncidentsIn May 2017, Amazon suspended the sales rights of children's products on a large scale and sent a large number of emails, requiring sellers to provide CPC certificates. Sellers who failed to provide them would not have their sales rights restored, and their listings would be permanently delisted.
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