What are the Amazon CPC certification tests for children's jewelry?
Date：2026-03-20 10:38:55 Classification
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For children's jewelry, Amazon requires that the CPC certification provided must be based on a test report issued by a CPSC accredited laboratory. The core testing standard for children's jewelry is ASTM F2923.
1、 Chemical testing project (key and difficult points)
Children's jewelry is a high-risk category for chemical violations, especially heavy metals.
1. Total lead content
This is the most basic mandatory test item.
Surface coating/paint: limit of 90 ppm (0.009%). Test the spray paint, pigments, and coatings on the surface of the product.
Substrate: Limit value of 100 ppm (0.01%). Test basic materials such as metal base, plastic, leather, etc.
Attention *: Many cheap metal alloys (such as lead tin alloys and zinc alloys) are prone to lead exceeding standards, which is the most common reason for Amazon's delisting.
2. Cadmium content - unique to jewelry
Due to the restricted use of lead, many manufacturers have switched to cadmium as a substitute, but cadmium is highly toxic. ASTM F2923 has strict regulations on this.
Test content: Transferable cadmium.
Limit requirements:
If used for jewelry for children under 6 years old (which may be licked or swallowed): The cadmium content must not exceed 75 ppm (based on the EN71-3 migration test method).
If used for jewelry for children aged 6-12: If the cadmium content is high, specific toxicity risk assessments or migration tests must be conducted.
Attention *: Excessive cadmium is the second leading reason for the recall of children's jewelry.
3. Phthalate esters
Only applicable to jewelry containing plastic components or coated with plastic.
Applicable situations: plastic beads, PVC leather ropes, plastic pendants, synthetic resins, etc.
Test requirements: Test 8 types of phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP).
Limit: Each type shall not exceed 0.1% (1000 ppm).
4. Nickel release - depending on the situation
Although CPSIA does not mandate nickel, ASTM F2923 standard recommends controlling nickel release to prevent skin allergies.
Applicable situation: Piercing jewelry (earrings) or metal parts that come into long-term contact with the skin.
Requirement: Usually referring to EU standards, the nickel release rate should be less than 0.5 µ g/cm ²/week.
2、 Physical and Mechanical Testing Projects
Mainly based on ASTM F2923 standard, to ensure that jewelry will not cause physical damage under normal use or reasonable abuse.
1. Small component testing
Purpose: To prevent swallowing asphyxia in children under 3 years old.
Testing method: Use a small component cylinder for testing.
Judgment: If the product or its components can be fully inserted into the small part cylinder, it is considered a small part. For jewelry for children under 3 years old, it is strictly prohibited to use small parts (suffocation warning labels must be affixed); For children aged 3-8, small parts are allowed but a warning is required.
2. Sharp points and sharp edges
Purpose: To prevent stabbing or cutting the skin.
Testing method: Use a sharp edge tester and a sharp tip tester to test.
Judgment: The end of the metal wire, the pin buckle, and the broken metal wire must not have dangerous sharp tips or edges.
3. Ingestion of toxic substances/harm from magnets
If the jewelry contains magnets (magnetic beads), the magnetic flux index should be tested to prevent children from swallowing multiple magnets and causing intestinal perforation.
If the jewelry contains button batteries, it must comply with relevant battery safety standards.
4. Structural integrity
Tensile testing: Simulate children pulling and pulling to ensure that pendants, beads, and buttons do not fall off and form small parts.
Torque test: Simulate child twisting to ensure that components do not loosen.
3、 Labeling and traceability requirements
Although this is not "tested" by the laboratory, the CPC certificate must include these information:
1. Tracking label: The manufacturer's name, production date, location, batch number, and other information must be permanently marked on the product and its packaging.
2. Suffocation warning: If the product contains small parts and is suitable for children aged 3-6, there must be a suffocation warning label on the packaging.
3. Age classification: It is necessary to clearly indicate the applicable age (such as "applicable to 3 years old+", "applicable to 6 years old+"). This is crucial because age determines the method of cadmium testing and whether small parts are allowed.
Summary: Key points of Amazon audit
Selling children's jewelry on Amazon, the CPC report must include the following core conclusions:
1. Compliant with CPSIA Section 101 (Lead in paint and surface coatings/Lead in substrate)
2. Complies with CPSIA Section 108 (Phthalates) - if it is made of plastic material.
3. Compliant ASTM F2923 (Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children's Jewelry) —— Includes cadmium limit and physical testing.
Suggestion: Before shipping, it is necessary to confirm that the lead and cadmium content of the metal material is compliant, as these are the two items that children's jewelry is most prone to "stepping on lightning".
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