Plush Toys Amazon CPC Testing Process
Date：2025-03-27 11:06:12 Classification
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When plush toys are sold on Amazon US, CPC (Children's Product Certificate) certification is required. CPC certification is a safety certification for children's products, ensuring that the products meet the safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The following are the detailed steps of the plush toy Amazon CPC testing process:
1. Determine the product testing standards
According to the type of product, determine the testing standards of the CPSC-approved third-party testing laboratory that need to be followed. For plush toys, the main testing standards include ASTM F963-17 toy safety standards, CPSIA (total lead, phthalates), 16 CFR 1500, etc.
2. Prepare samples
Prepare corresponding product samples according to the testing standards, usually 2-3 samples are required for testing. Ensure that the samples can represent the quality of mass production.
3. Fill in the application form
Fill in the CPC certification application form and provide the necessary product information, such as product description, manufacturer information, etc. This information will be used to generate the CPC certificate.
4. Conduct testing
Send the samples to a third-party testing agency for testing. The test contents may include:
- Mechanical/physical performance test: Test according to ASTM F963-1 standard to ensure that plush toys will not cause harm to children during normal use due to unreasonable structural design, sharp edges or small parts that are easy to fall off. The test contents include but are not limited to tensile test, pressure test, torque test, drop test, etc.
- Flammability test: Burning test according to ASTM F963-2 standard to ensure that plush toys will not burn quickly when exposed to fire, thereby avoiding fire risks.
- Chemical test: Chemical test according to ASTM F963-3 standard or relevant regulations to detect whether plush toys contain heavy metal elements such as lead, cadmium, mercury, etc. that may cause harm to children's health.
- CPSIA requirements: Plush toys also need to be tested for phthalates.
5. Get the test report
After the test is completed, get the test report. The report should contain product information, test results, testing agency information, etc. This information will be used to generate the CPC certificate.
6. Information that the certificate should contain
The CPC certificate should contain the following information:
- Product information
- Applicable regulations and rules
- Manufacturer information
- Production date and address
- Testing time and address
- Third-party testing agency information, etc.
7. Submit CPC certificate
Submit the CPC certificate to Amazon to prove that the product complies with the US Children's Product Safety Regulations and other laws and regulations. Amazon platform requires all children's products to be CPC certified to ensure that the products meet the safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
8. Maintain the validity of the certificate
Update product information regularly and submit an annual update report to ensure the validity of the CPC certification certificate. If there are any changes to the product or any safety hazards are found, the certificate information needs to be updated in a timely manner.
Through the above steps, you can ensure that your plush toys meet the CPC certification requirements of Amazon US Station, so that they can be put on the shelves for sale smoothly.
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