Amazon CPC Test Report for Children's Electric Water Guns
Date：2025-11-06 10:07:39 Classification
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As toys that come into direct contact with children, the CPC (Certified Product Safety) testing report process for children's electric water guns is not only related to Amazon's compliance requirements but is also a crucial step in ensuring children's safety.
I. Core Process of CPC Testing Report for Children's Electric Water Guns
1. Clarifying Certification Standards and Testing Items
Children's electric water guns must simultaneously meet the following core standards (all are mandatory):
- ASTM F963-17 (US Toy Safety Standard)
- Physical and Mechanical Properties: Small parts testing (to prevent accidental swallowing by children under 3 years old), edge sharpness, tensile strength testing (to prevent parts from detaching);
- Flammability: Flame retardancy of toy materials (e.g., burning rate of plastic shell ≤ 0.1 inch/second);
- Chemical Safety: Migration testing of 8 heavy metals (lead, cadmium, etc.) (limit ≤ 100 mg/kg).
- CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act)
- Total Lead Content: Coating lead ≤ 90 ppm, substrate lead ≤ 100 ppm;
- Phthalate: Total of 6 phthalates including DEHP and DBP ≤ 0.1%;
- Traceability Label: Products must bear the manufacturer's logo, production date, and batch information (e.g., "Made in China 2025.11").
- Specific Requirements for Electric Toys
Must comply with 16 CFR Part 1505:
- Electrical Safety: Leak-proof battery compartment, electric shock protection for charging interface;
- Mechanical Strength: No deformation or overheating of the casing during motor operation (surface temperature ≤ 43℃).
2. Laboratory Selection and Sample Preparation
- Qualification Requirements
A CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory must be selected (the accreditation number can be checked on the CPSC website; Dezeway CPC number: 1552). Reports from non-accredited laboratories will be rejected by Amazon.
- Sample Specifications
- Quantity: Provide 3 complete samples (including batteries, chargers, and other accessories);
- Condition: Must be brand new, unused products, avoiding damaged packaging or malfunctions;
- Special Notes: If the product has multiple colors/models, each model must be tested separately (e.g., "Water Gun A (Blue)" and "Water Gun B (Red)" cannot be combined).
II. Testing Process and Cycle
| Stages | Operational Details
| Sample Pre-inspection | The laboratory verifies the sample information against the application form (model, completeness of accessories), and confirms the applicability of the testing standards.
| Physical Performance Testing | Simulating child-friendly scenarios: drop test (1.3-meter drop from 6 sides), torsion test (components withstand 15N force without detachment)
| Chemical Testing | ICP-MS is used to detect heavy metal migration, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is used to analyze phthalic acid content.
| Electrical Safety Testing | Insulation resistance test (≥10MΩ), short-circuit protection test (battery positive and negative terminals short-circuited for 30 seconds without fire)
| Report and Certificate Issuance | After passing the tests, the laboratory issues a test report, and the company issues its own CPC certificate based on the report (the laboratory can assist in drafting).
Total Cycle: Regular 5-7 working days, expedited service 3-5 working days (fees increase by 50%).
III. Core Elements of CPC Certificate and Amazon Upload
- Required Certificate Fields
1. Product Information: Name (“Children’s Electric Water Gun Model X-1”), Model Number, Age Rating (“3+”);
2. Compliance Standards: Clearly list “ASTM F963-17, CPSIA 16 CFR §1303, 16 CFR Part 1505”;
3. Company Information: Name, address, and phone number of the US importer (do not only fill in the information of the Chinese manufacturer);
4. Laboratory Information: CPSC accreditation number (e.g., “Lab Code: L-XXX-XX”) and testing date.
- Amazon Review Points
- The certificate model number must be exactly the same as the ASIN (e.g., ASIN B0XXX corresponds to certificate model “X-1”);
- The test report must include a sample image (consistent with the main image on Amazon);
- If a “Certificate Invalid” message appears, check if the laboratory’s accreditation is currently on the CPSC accreditation list (updated annually).
IV. Common Problems and Risk Mitigation
- Test Failure Cases
- Small Parts Detachment: The water gun nozzle detached during the tensile test (the clamping strength needs to be increased);
- Phthalate Exceeding Standards: The DEHP content in the soft rubber grip was 0.12% (it needs to be replaced with TPE material that meets the requirements).
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