APPLICATION 01
Children’s toys
Assess age, material and applicable toy-safety requirements.
UNITED STATES / CHILDREN’S PRODUCT SAFETY
Understand the product.
Build the safety evidence.
Build a product-specific US children’s safety assessment, linking applicable rules, accepted laboratory testing, tracking information and the Children’s Product Certificate with the product and importer that actually enter the market.
Product assessment · Documentation · Coordination
CHILDREN’S PRODUCT SAFETY
United States
CPSIA
SERVICE AT A GLANCECPSIAUnited States
YOUR MARKETUnited States
YOUR FOCUSChildren’s product safety
OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support
FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your product.
Focused on your next market.
Focused on your next market.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is part of the US consumer-product safety framework administered by the CPSC. Children’s products can be subject to chemical, mechanical and other requirements according to their intended age, function and construction.
CPSIA compliance is not a single laboratory seal. The responsible US manufacturer or importer issues the Children’s Product Certificate based on appropriate evidence for the applicable rules. Testing, traceability and certification therefore need to be planned together, especially when the factory and importer are different businesses.
Explore the requirements02 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Different products.
A shared focus on compliance.
Start with your product’s intended use and category. Here are some of the applications covered in this service.
APPLICATION 02
Infant and childcare goods
Review the specific product category and construction.
APPLICATION 03
Children’s consumer goods
Connect material evidence with tracking and importer records.
These are examples. The applicable route depends on your product specifications and target market.
03 / THE PATH FORWARD
From assessment
to your next market.
Move from the first assessment to a documented compliance plan, with clear responsibilities and evidence for your product.
Define age and use
Document the product classification and intended audience.
Map requirements
Select applicable rules and accepted testing scope.
Test and certify
Align laboratory evidence with the responsible firm’s CPC.
Prepare market entry
Review tracking, import data and production controls.
One connected workflow, with your product at the center.
Create your product brief04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Your requirements.
The details, made clear.
Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.
6 topics in this guide
CHAPTER 01Classify the product and intended ageAssess whether the product is designed or primarily intended for children aged 12 or younger, and identify its actual use. Toys,…
Assess whether the product is designed or primarily intended for children aged 12 or younger, and identify its actual use. Toys, childcare articles, clothing and durable infant products can trigger different rules. Marketing, appearance and foreseeable use should support the age classification rather than contradict it.
- Keep the classification rationale with product and packaging images.
CHAPTER 02Build the applicable-rules matrixIdentify each relevant CPSC-enforced requirement before testing. Depending on the product, the review can include lead, surface…
Identify each relevant CPSC-enforced requirement before testing. Depending on the product, the review can include lead, surface coatings, phthalates, toy safety and product-specific rules. Avoid a generic chemical package that overlooks mechanical or labelling requirements applicable to the finished article.
- Record which materials or components support each test decision.
CHAPTER 03Use the appropriate accepted laboratoryThird-party testing requirements generally apply to children’s products subject to applicable safety rules, with specific…
Third-party testing requirements generally apply to children’s products subject to applicable safety rules, with specific exceptions and relief provisions. Laboratory acceptance is rule-specific. Verify that the chosen laboratory’s accepted scope covers the required tests, and keep its identity consistent with the reports and certificate.
- Document material changes and any required further testing.
CHAPTER 04Prepare the Children’s Product CertificateThe CPC is issued by the responsible manufacturer or importer, rather than by the test laboratory. Reconcile the product…
The CPC is issued by the responsible manufacturer or importer, rather than by the test laboratory. Reconcile the product identification, applicable rules, testing information and responsible-party details. Reports for a supplier’s similar product should not be attached without establishing that they support the imported model.
- Keep the certificate accessible to the relevant supply-chain parties.
CHAPTER 05Make tracking information usableChildren’s products require tracking information on the product and packaging to the extent practicable. Design it to connect…
Children’s products require tracking information on the product and packaging to the extent practicable. Design it to connect production location, date and batch information with the responsible business. Test the internal traceability process by selecting a retail unit and locating its production and test records.
- Keep tracking labels separate from claims of CPSC endorsement.
CHAPTER 06Prepare import and production controlsReview the current CPSC certificate eFiling requirements for regulated imports, including applicable exceptions and…
Review the current CPSC certificate eFiling requirements for regulated imports, including applicable exceptions and implementation provisions. Connect broker data with the correct certificate and model. Continue to monitor production, component substitutions and complaints so the evidence remains relevant after the initial shipment.
- Define who approves a supplier change before purchase or import.
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Official sources & further reading
CPSC: Children’s Product Certificate CPSC: third-party testing guidance CPSC: tracking labels CPSC: regulations and mandatory standardsRequirements vary by product, intended use and market. Confirm the applicable standards and current regulatory route before proceeding.
05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions.
Our starting points.
Practical answers to common questions about CPSIA.
01Does the laboratory issue the CPC?
No. The responsible US manufacturer or importer issues it, using the required supporting test evidence.
02Is a CE or EN 71 report sufficient?
It does not by itself establish compliance with the applicable US rules.
03Are all children’s products subject to identical tests?
No. Age, use, materials and product-specific rules determine the assessment.
04Does a tracking label need its own CPC citation?
CPSC guidance treats tracking labels separately; the CPC identifies applicable safety rules requiring certification.
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