Amazon CPC testing of pet toys on shelves
Date：2024-06-24 14:39:30 Classification
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When pet toys are listed on Amazon, CPC testing is an important step to ensure that the product complies with relevant U.S. safety regulations. The following is a clear answer to Amazon’s CPC testing of pet toys on shelves:
1. Necessity of CPC testing
1. CPC testing is a mandatory requirement of the U.S. federal government for the safety of children’s products. All products that are primarily targeted at children aged 12 and under, including pet toys, are required to undergo CPC testing.
2. The CPC certificate is written proof that the product complies with all applicable children's product safety rules (or similar rules, bans, standards or provisions of any law enforced by the Commission).
2. CPC testing requirements
1. The CPC certificate must be based on the test results of a third-party testing laboratory recognized by the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission).
2. The CPC certificate should be issued by the seller (for products produced in the United States, the manufacturer; for products produced in other countries, the importer).
3. Pet toys must comply with all relevant safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to physical and mechanical performance testing, heavy metal testing, formaldehyde release testing, surface coating testing, combustion performance testing, etc.
3. CPC testing process
1. Application and acceptance: Enterprises need to submit a CPC certification testing application to the testing agency, and provide product specifications, instructions for use and other relevant information.
2. Sample preparation and delivery for inspection: Enterprises prepare samples according to the requirements of the testing agency and send them to the designated testing location. When submitting for inspection, you need to fill in the inspection form and pay the inspection fee.
3. Inspection and testing: The testing agency conducts various inspections and tests on the samples, including appearance inspection, performance testing, safety performance testing, etc.
4. Issuing reports and certificates: The testing agency issues a CPC certification test report based on the test results, and evaluates whether the product meets relevant standards and regulations. If the product meets the requirements, a CPC certification certificate will be issued.
4. CPC testing time and cost
1. Testing cycle: Usually, the testing cycle is completed within 3-5 working days. However, the specific testing time may vary depending on factors such as product complexity and laboratory workload.
2. Cost: The cost varies according to factors such as product material, size, test items, etc. Generally speaking, the cost ranges from a few hundred to several thousand yuan.
5. Information contained in CPC certificate
1. Product information (name and description).
2. All laws and regulations applicable to the product.
3. Importer or manufacturer (in the United States) information, including name, address and phone number.
4. Contact information of the holder of the test result file supporting the certificate, including name, address, email address and phone number.
5. Product production date and address. The production date must be specific to the year and month, and the address must be specific to the city.
6. Testing time and address or test report based on the certificate.
7. Third-party testing agency information (CPSC-accredited laboratory), including name, address, and contact number.
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