What are the requirements for the US CPC certificate?
Date：2025-02-06 10:33:40 Classification
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The US CPC (Children's Product Certificate) certificate is a mandatory certification document for products used by children aged 12 and under, which is used to prove that the product complies with relevant US safety regulations and standards.
1. Main requirements of CPC certificate
1. Scope of application: All consumer products designed or mainly used by children aged 12 and under, including toys, child care products, children's clothing, etc.
2. Regulations and standards:
CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act): stipulates limits on lead content, phthalate content, etc.
ASTM F963: Comprehensive safety standard for toy products.
Other standards: such as 16 CFR Part 1501 (small parts standard), 16 CFR Part 1610 (textile flammability standard), etc.
3. Third-party testing: manufacturers or importers must be tested by a third-party laboratory approved by CPSC and provide a test report.
4. Certificate content:
Product information (name and description).
Applicable regulations and standards.
The name, address and contact information of the manufacturer or importer.
The date and place of production of the product.
The time and place of the test report.
5. Label requirements: The product must be accompanied by a tracking label and a warning label to facilitate identification and remind consumers of potential risks.
2. Certification process
1. Select a testing agency: Select a CPSC-approved third-party testing agency.
2. Submit samples: Submit test samples in accordance with the requirements of the testing agency.
3. Conduct testing: The testing agency conducts a comprehensive test on the samples.
4. Issue reports and certificates: The testing agency issues a test report based on the test results, and the manufacturer or importer drafts a CPC certificate based on the report.
3. Notes
If there are any changes to the product, re-certification is required.
The CPC certificate must be provided in English.
CPC certification is a statutory requirement for entering the US market, and children's products that have not obtained CPC certification will be prohibited from sale.
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