If your children's tables and chairs are to be sold on Amazon's US site, you need to conduct CPC testing. CPC is a safety compliance certificate for children's products that proves that your product meets the safety standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).



The CPC testing items that Amazon needs to carry out when children’s tables and chairs are put on the shelves mainly include the following aspects:

1. Physical and mechanical performance testing: According to the ASTM F2858-17 standard, children's furniture needs to undergo a series of physical and mechanical performance tests, including but not limited to stability, strength, durability, and whether there are sharp edges.

2. Heavy metal testing: Children’s furniture needs to comply with CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) restrictions on the content of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium.

3. Formaldehyde release test: If wooden materials are used in children’s tables and chairs, formaldehyde release testing also needs to be carried out to ensure that it does not exceed the limit specified by the CPSC.

4. Surface coating test: If there is paint or other coating on the surface of children's tables and chairs, phthalates (Phthalates) testing is required because such compounds may affect children's health.

5. Labels and warning information: Children's furniture needs to have correct warning labels to inform consumers of possible dangers of the product, such as small parts that may cause a suffocation risk, etc.

6. Tracking label test: The product needs to have a permanent tracking label, which contains manufacturer information, production date and other information.

7. Combustion performance test: Children's furniture needs to meet certain flame retardant performance standards to reduce fire risks.

8. Sanitary pesticide testing: If any antibacterial or pesticide treatment is used on children’s tables and chairs, corresponding testing is required.

Steps to apply for CPC certification

1. Determine applicable product standards: First, you need to determine which safety standards your children's table and chair products need to comply with. This may include physical and mechanical property testing, heavy metal testing, formaldehyde release testing, etc.

2. Choose a qualified laboratory: Choose a third-party laboratory with CPSC accreditation to conduct product testing. You can find such laboratories through Internet searches or industry recommendations, and get in touch with them to learn about their services, charging standards, and required time periods.

3. Prepare product samples: You need to prepare a sufficient number of product samples and send them to a selected third-party laboratory for testing. When preparing samples, you need to ensure that the quantity, size, material, etc. of the samples meet the requirements of the testing standards.

4. Wait for the test results: After the test is completed, you will receive a detailed test report. This report will contain detailed information on whether your product meets CPC testing standards. If your product passes all necessary tests, a third-party laboratory will issue a CPC certificate proving that your product meets the CPSC's safety standards.

5. Prepare CPC certificate: Finally, you need to prepare CPC certificate. The CPC certificate should contain product information (name and description), all regulations and terms applicable to the product, importer or manufacturer (local US) information, contact information of the holder of the test result file supporting the certificate, product production date and address , testing time and address or the testing report on which the certificate is based, third-party testing agency information (CPSC-accredited laboratory), etc.