Exporting building block toys to the United States requires a CPC certificate and compliance testing. CPC certificate is the general name for Children’s Product Certificate. It is a certificate for conformity assessment and certification of children’s products in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the United States and Canada. In the United States and Canada, building block toys belong to the category of children's toys and require CPC certification.



What items does Amazon CPC test for assembled building block toys?

1. Physical and mechanical performance testing: This part of the test mainly ensures that the structure of children's toys is stable, durable and not prone to danger during use. This includes testing corners, small parts, etc. of toys to prevent children from swallowing or choking. For example, for a crib, the height of the bed rails, the stability of the bed board, the strength of the safety rails, etc. will be tested.

2. Chemical substance testing: The goal of this part of the test is to ensure that children’s toys do not contain chemicals that are harmful to children, including harmful heavy metals, allergenic substances, etc. For example, chemicals such as total lead and phthalates, which are common in many children's toys, require strict limit testing.

3. Combustibility test: Children's toys are not easy to catch fire or ignite other items during use, which is very important for preventing fires and burns. Therefore, CPC certification will also require testing of the flammability of children's toys.



Amazon CPC testing process for assembled building block toys:

1. Submit an application form: The applicant needs to fill in a complete application form, including the type, model, production date and other information of the toy.

2. Sample preparation: The applicant needs to prepare a sufficient number of samples for testing.

3. Testing: The testing agency will test the samples, including physical and mechanical performance testing, chemical substance testing, etc., to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

4. Report preparation: After the test is completed, the testing agency will prepare a test report and submit it to the applicant.

5. Certificate issuance: If the test results meet the requirements, the testing agency will issue a CPC certificate to the applicant.