Certification Introduction:

 
The English name of the CPC certificate is Children Products Certificate. Suitable for children's products under 12 years old, such as toys, cradle, waist stool, children's clothing, etc. If it is produced locally in the United States, the manufacturer is responsible for providing the certificate, and if it is produced in other countries, the importer is responsible for providing the certificate. CPC refers to a form equivalent to a self-declaration, which then reflects product information, as well as the tested product testing standards and projects.
The U.S. Amazon site requires all children's toys and children's products to provide a Children's Product Certificate (CPC certificate). CPC is similar to the COC certificate. When listing children-related product categories on the Amazon U.S. site, including toys, baby products You will be asked to issue a CPC certificate, otherwise the product will not be sold. Although it is called a "certificate", CPC certification is not issued by any official organization and does not need to be filed with the government. It is essentially a "guarantee" drafted by the manufacturer/importer and is solely responsible for it, stating that its products comply with all applicable local laws and regulations in the United States. Children's product safety regulations and other laws and regulations.

When the Amazon platform launches certain categories of products (such as children's toys, baby products, etc.), merchants will be required to upload CPC certificates at the same time. Related children's products without CPC certificates are not allowed to be sold online.
Currently, children's toy products and maternal and infant products exported to the United States require CPC certification and CPSIA reports for customs clearance. Foreign online merchants Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress also require children's products, toys, maternal and infant products made in China to apply for CPC children's product safety certificates.
 
Scope of control
Children's clothing, children's toys, children's school supplies, children's accessories. Children's products (consumer products designed for children 12 years old or younger, or consumer products 12 years old or younger as the main user), such as: children's toys, children's clothing, children's school supplies, etc.;
 
CPSC commonly used standards
(1) CPSIA total lead and phthalate;
(2) American toy standard ASTM F963;
(3) Safety standard for electric toys 16 CFR Part 1505;
(4) Requirements for rattle toys 16 CFR Part 1510;
(5) Pacifier safety standard 16 CFR Part 1511;
(6) Combustion properties of children’s clothing and carpets, such as 16 CFR Part 1610;
(7) Children's products: Product standards for strollers, cribs, fences, carriers, safety seats, bicycle helmets, etc.
CPC certification fees mainly include the cost of mechanical physical testing and chemical testing. Among them, the chemical part of the test is mainly calculated based on the material of the product. Normally, the cost of applying for a CPC certificate is about 2,000. If there are more material points, it will be calculated separately.
 
CPC application process
1. Laboratory evaluation samples and appraisal contract
2. Arrange to send samples
3. Laboratory sample testing
4. Write a report
5. A CPC certificate will be issued after the report is qualified.
 
CPC certification fees mainly include the cost of mechanical physical testing and chemical testing. Among them, the chemical part of the test is mainly calculated based on the material of the product. Normally, the cost of applying for a CPC certificate is about 2,000. If there are more material points, it will be calculated separately.During testing, CPSIA standard testing needs to be issued by a laboratory authorized by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Association (CPSC). The authorization can be found on the CPSC website. In addition, since the testing of the CPC certificate involves many chemical tests, this is related to the material of the product. The more materials a product has, the higher the cost. According to the rules of chemical testing, different colors of the same material also need to be tested separately. Therefore, it is recommended that sellers directly test raw materials to avoid repeated charges and useless operations.