Amazon CPC test report process for children's figurines
Date：2026-08-11 10:05:48 Classification
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Complete Process for Obtaining a CPC for Children's Figurines on Amazon
Applicable to: Figurines and plastic figures targeted at children aged 12 and under; for adult collectors, CPC is not required, a GCC (General Compliance Certificate) is sufficient.
Mandatory Standards: ASTM F963-23 (Toy Safety) + CPSIA Lead and Phthalate Requirements.
I. Preliminary Preparations
1. Confirm Product Positioning: The listing title, images, and descriptions must not mention adult collectors; the product must be defined as a toy for children under 12.
2. Confirm Materials: PVC, ABS, resin, paint coating, accessories (weapons, detachable hands, heads, etc.); detachable parts are a high-risk aspect for figurines.
3. Select a third-party laboratory accredited by the CPSC (e.g., Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083). Ordinary CNAS laboratories cannot be used to issue CPCs; they must be listed in the CPSC laboratory directory.
4. Required Documents:
- BOM (Bill of Materials) list (all parts, paints, coatings)
- Photos of the product, accessories, and outer packaging
- Model number, SKU, UPC
- Factory production information; US importer information (required for CPC and eFiling registration)
Figure Sample Submission Requirements
- Sample: Mass-produced finished product (including all detachable parts), no prototypes/sculpts
- Quantity: 4-6 complete figures (figure + all accessories). Physical abuse testing may damage samples; multiple colors are acceptable, but if only the paint color differs and the base material is the same, a shared report is acceptable; pearlescent/glow-in-the-dark special coatings require separate samples for each color scheme.
II. Mandatory Testing Items for Children's Figurines (Complete Set of ASTM F963-23)
1) Physical and Mechanical Tests (Highest Probability of Failure for Figurines)
1. Small Parts Test: Detachable head, weapon, and hand accessories must not fall into the small parts container (Strictly prohibited for children under 3 years old with swallowable small parts)
2. Sharp Edges and Points: Finger and weapon sharp corners
3. Abuse Test: Drop, torsion, and tensile tests, simulating children dropping, breaking, and biting; dangerous small parts must not detach after the test.
4. Warning Assessment: For children under 3 years old, a choking warning must be printed on the outer packaging (Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.)
2) Chemical CPSIA Items
1. Total lead in the substrate ≤ 100 ppm; lead in the coating paint ≤ 90 ppm (Figurine paint is very likely to exceed the standard)
2. 8 phthalates, each ≤ 0.1% (Key focus for PVC soft rubber accessories)
3. Eight Heavy Metal Migrations (Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury, Lead, Selenium)
Figures are generally made of hard plastic, so most flame retardant tests do not trigger them.
III. Complete Application Process
Step 1: Submit Application and Send Samples to a CPSC-Accredited Laboratory
Fill out the application form, provide the Bill of Materials (BOM), product information, and send samples of the finished product.
Step 2: Laboratory Testing
Cycle: 5-7 business days; chemical testing has a long cycle, and if it fails, rectification and retesting are required.
Risk Points: Painted figures and soft rubber parts are high-risk areas, easily leading to lead, phthalates, and small parts failing tests.
Step 3: Obtain a Third-Party Test Report (Issued by the Laboratory)
The report must include the CPSC laboratory number and specify the compliance with ASTM F963-23 and CPSIA lead and phthalate regulations.
Step 4: US Importer Issues CPC Children's Product Certificate
The CPC certificate must include: product description, applicable regulations and standards, manufacturing plant, production date, testing information, CPSC laboratory information, and the complete address and contact information of the US importer.
The lab can assist in drafting the CPC template, but the signatory must be the US importer.
Step 5: Mandatory Tracking Label on Product and Outer Packaging (16CFR 1107)
Product or outer packaging printing:
- Product Model/SKU
- Country of Origin (Made in China)
- Production Date
- Batch Traceability Code
- US Importer's Name and Address
Without a tracking label, Amazon's review will be rejected directly, and customs will also hold the shipment.
Step 6: eFiling Electronic Filing (Mandatory from July 8, 2026)
Before customs clearance for children's toys, the US importer (IOR) must complete the eFiling declaration in the customs ACE system; FBA, overseas warehouses, and small parcels are not exempt, and goods without filing will be intercepted and detained.
Step 7: Upload to Amazon Backend
Upload: ① CPSC Lab Test Report ② CPC Certificate; Platform review, once approved, can be listed.
Step 8: Document Archiving
Reports, CPC certificates, and material certificates must be kept for at least 5 years, as CPSC conducts random checks.
IV. Frequently Asked Questions (Key Points for Figurine Sellers)
1. Using reports from ordinary domestic toy labs, not CPSC-accredited laboratories, will result in immediate rejection by Amazon.
2. Submitting sample prototypes that differ from the bulk order will render the certificate invalid during customs inspections.
3. CPC certificates issued by domestic companies are invalid; they must be issued by the US importer.
4. Ignoring detachable weapons and small hand accessories: These can detach after abuse testing, resulting in disqualification.
5. Many cheap paints used in figurine production contain excessive levels of lead.
6. Do not use CPC for adult collectible figurines: Target adults and use GCC; if the listing states "kids/children," the platform mandates CPC.
7. Forgetting to register tracking labels and eFiling will result in goods being detained during customs clearance.
V. Timeframe and Cost Reference
- Timeframe: 5-7 business days (excluding rectification and retesting)
- Cost: Several thousand yuan, depending on the number of parts and whether multiple colors are needed. Material modifications and new color options require retesting.
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