Bicycles exported to the United States need to meet California 65 testing requirements. California 65 testing is a regulation in California that aims to ensure that products sold in the state will not cause harm to consumers' health. This regulation focuses on toxic substances that may be present in products, including heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, as well as chemicals such as flame retardants.



Steps to apply for California 65 bicycle inspection:

1. Collect samples: Prepare 2-3 sets of bicycle samples and ensure that these samples represent the products in actual production.

2. Provide information: Provide product instructions, bill of materials (BOM), certification application form and other necessary information.

3. Send samples and information: Send the prepared samples and information to an experienced testing agency for testing.

4. Testing and waiting: The testing agency will test the bicycle, including the content of harmful substances in materials, electromagnetic radiation, noise levels, emissions, energy efficiency, etc. After completing the test, the testing agency will issue a corresponding test report and give a conclusion on whether it complies with California Proposition 65.

5. Obtain certification: If the bicycle meets the requirements of California Proposition 65, the testing agency will issue the corresponding certification certificate. Manufacturers can indicate "This product has passed California Proposition 65 certification" on product packaging and labels to prove that the product complies with California Proposition 65 and has obtained certification.



Bicycle U.S. California 65 testing items:

1. Detect whether bicycle materials contain harmful substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc. to ensure the safety of bicycles.

2. Check whether the bicycle meets relevant electromagnetic radiation standards to ensure that the electromagnetic radiation of the bicycle will not cause harm to the human body.

3. Check the noise level of the bicycle to ensure that the noise of the bicycle will not affect the surrounding environment.

4. Detect bicycle emissions to ensure that bicycle emissions comply with relevant environmental protection standards.

5. Test the energy efficiency of bicycles to ensure that the energy efficiency of bicycles meets relevant standards.



How long does the California CA65 test take?

California CA65 testing period is 5-7 days