CPC testing and certification process for children's sports equipment on the TEM
Date：2025-09-11 10:28:01 Classification
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The United States requires that traceability labels must be affixed to children's products and their packaging. Products must comply with relevant U.S. regulations and provide a CPC certificate, and their testing must be conducted in a CPSC-approved third-party laboratory. The complete process and key points for applying for CPC testing and certification for children's sports equipment on the TEMU platform are summarized based on the latest platform rules and regulatory requirements:
I. Applicable Product Scope
Children's sports equipment requiring CPC certification includes (but is not limited to):
1. Protective Equipment: Scooter helmets (ASTM F1447), knee/elbow pads (requires cushioning performance testing)
2. Cycling Equipment: Children's bicycles (requires structural stability testing), balance bikes (requires small parts choking resistance testing)
3. Sports Equipment: Children's basketball hoops, jump ropes (rope length must comply with 16 CFR 1500), swimming floats (requires buoyancy testing)
4. Electronic Sports Equipment: Children's smartwatches containing button batteries (requires compliance with UL 4200A swallowing prevention requirements)
> Borderline Products: Sports bottles, children's sports backpacks (requires testing if containing small parts)
II. Core Testing and Certification Process
Step 1: Confirming Obligations and Selecting a Laboratory
- Self-Inspection Standards:
- Physical Safety: ASTM F963 (General Toy Safety) + Specific standards (e.g., ASTM F1447 for helmets)
- Chemical Safety: CPSIA Lead/Phthalates (Limits: Lead ≤ 100 ppm, Phthalates ≤ 0.1%)
- Laboratory Qualifications: Must select a CPSC-accredited ISO 17025 laboratory (e.g., Dezewei Testing)
Step 2: Sample Preparation and Testing
- Sample Requirements:
- Single Material: 50g each of primary and secondary colors;
- Finished Product: 3 complete sets of equipment (including packaging)
- Testing Focus:
- Physical: Sharp edges, small parts tensile testing, tip-over risk (e.g., basketball hoops)
- Chemical: Lead content in coatings, plastic phthalates
- Special: Products containing batteries require overload protection testing (UL 4200A)
Step 3: Generate CPC Certificate
- Certificate Contents:
- Manufacturer/Importer Information, Product Description, Applicable Standards, Laboratory Contact Information;
- US importer's address (if unavailable, overseas warehouse address may be used)
- Issuing entity: Signed by the seller or manufacturer (laboratory assistance drafting required)
Step 4: Submission and compliance maintenance on the TEMU platform
- Upload node:
- Children's sleepwear/toys under 3 years old: Mandatory submission upon listing
- Other sports equipment: Triggering spot checks after sales volume reaches the target
- Labeling requirements:
- Permanent traceability code (batch number/production date) printed on the product body
- Packaging must contain warning labels (e.g., small parts warning)
III. TEMU platform special rules and cost optimization
1. Multiple styles:
- Same style, different colors: "Mixed testing" can be performed to reduce costs (laboratory merging similar materials)
- Different function models: Require separate testing (e.g., standard helmet vs. helmet with light)
2. Fees and cycle time:
- Basic fee: ¥1,000-3,000 (the higher the number of material points, the higher the price)
- Expedited processing time: Regular 5-7 days, expedited 3 days (additional fee required)
3. Dynamic Compliance:
- Annual review of ASTM standard updates (e.g., new button battery regulations added in 2025)
- Recertification required after material/process changes
IV. Common Failure Risks and Responses
- Main causes of test failure:
- Physical structure: Small components easily fall off (insufficient Velcro tension on protective gear)
- Chemical violations: Excessive phthalate content in athletic shoe insoles (caused by recycled materials)
- Response to TEMU spot checks:
- Retain raw material supplier test reports for reference;
- Regularly submit batch samples for inspection (especially before peak seasons)
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