Amazon CPC Certification Process Steps for Children's Toy Puzzles
Date：2025-11-27 10:18:18 Classification
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As children's toys, puzzles must be certified by the CPC (China Compulsory Certification Committee) to be sold on Amazon's US site. The entire process must strictly adhere to CPSC technical specifications and Amazon's platform requirements.
Complete CPC Certification Process for Children's Puzzles (5 Core Steps)
1. Clarify Certification Standards and Testing Items
Children's puzzles are classified as toys and must meet the following mandatory standards (all are required):
- ASTM F963-23 (Latest Toy Safety Standard):
- Physical and Mechanical Properties (e.g., edge smoothness, drop resistance)
- Flammability (flammable materials are prohibited)
- Chemical Restrictions (8 phthalates ≤0.1%)
- CPSIA Act:
- Total Lead Content ≤100ppm (substrate), ≤90ppm (coating)
- Phthalate (DEHP, DBP, etc., 6 types) Testing
- 16 CFR Part 1501 (Small Parts Testing):
- If the puzzle is suitable for children under 3 years old (e.g., puzzle piece diameter <3cm), it must pass a choking risk test to ensure that parts will not fall off and be swallowed by children.
2. Choose a CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory
Key prerequisite: The laboratory must be officially accredited by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (Dazeway CPC No.: 1552). Reports from non-accredited laboratories will be rejected by Amazon outright.
- Required Documents:
- Puzzle samples (3-5 sets, including packaging)
- Product manual, material list (e.g., plastic type, ink composition)
- Manufacturer information (name, address, contact information)
3. Sample Testing and Report Issuance
The laboratory will conduct full testing according to the above standards. The cycle is usually 5-7 business days (may be longer for complex projects). Upon successful testing, the following will be issued:
- Test Report: Must include the following information (Amazon's key review focus):
- Product name, model, ASIN code
- Test standard number (e.g., ASTM F963-23)
- Result of each test (must clearly indicate "PASS")
- Laboratory name, accreditation number, test date
Common failures: Puzzle edge burrs (physical test failure), excessive lead content in ink (chemical test failure). It is recommended to confirm the compliance of raw materials with the factory in advance.
4. Drafting and Signing the CPC Certificate
The CPC certificate is issued by the importer or the US manufacturer (cross-border sellers must act as the importer in their own name). The content must be completely consistent with the test report. Key elements include:
| Required Fields | Example Content
| Product Information | "Children's Wooden Puzzle (Animal Pattern, Suitable for 4-8 Years Old)"
| Applicable Regulations List | ASTM F963-23, CPSIA, 16 CFR Part 1501
| Manufacturer Information | XX Toy Factory, China (Address, Telephone)
| Production Information | Production Date: October 2025, Production Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong
| Laboratory Information | (DEZEW Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083)
Easy Method: Most laboratories can assist in drafting the certificate, but the seller must ultimately review and sign to confirm responsibility.
5. Amazon Platform Submission and Review
Log in to your Amazon Seller Central account, find the corresponding ASIN under "Inventory → Manage Inventory," and upload the following documents:
1. Scanned copy of the CPC certificate (PDF format, must be signed by the importer)
2. Complete test report (must include laboratory contact information; Amazon may verify by phone)
3. Product packaging image (must clearly show:
- Manufacturer name + address
- Age rating label (e.g., "4+")
- Warning statement (e.g., "Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3 years old")
Review period: Usually 1-3 business days. If the information is incomplete, you will receive an email reminder (e.g., "Test report lacks phthalate test item"), and you must supplement it within 48 hours, otherwise the product may be removed from the platform.
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