Process for Obtaining an Amazon CPC Test Report for Board Game Box Sets
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CPC Testing Report for Board Game Sets on Amazon
Testing Overview
Board game sets intended for children are classified as children’s products. Exporting these items to Amazon in the U.S. requires a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC), in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and the ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The entire product must be evaluated by breaking it down into its individual components—such as paper game cards, cardboard boxes, plastic game pieces, dice, wooden components, and printing inks—with each material type tested separately. If the product is labeled for use by children under 3 years of age, stricter controls regarding small parts will apply. Additionally, if the product is to be sold in California, testing for compliance with California Proposition 65 may also be required. Core Testing Requirements
1. ASTM F963 Mechanical and Physical Properties: Includes testing for small parts, sharp edges and points, tension and torque, and structural stability. Particular attention is paid to whether detachable game pieces or dice pose a choking hazard.
2. Flammability: Testing for the flammability of cardboard components and fabric accessories.
3. Total Lead Content: Compliance monitoring for total lead limits in base materials, surface coatings, and printing inks.
4. Phthalates (6P): Mandatory testing for plastic dice and soft rubber/plastic accessories.
5. Migration of Soluble Heavy Metals: Printing inks and surface coatings are identified as high-risk areas.
Required Documentation
1. Testing Application Form: Must include the target age group, a complete list of all components, and the intended sales platform/marketplace.
2. Bill of Materials (BOM): A detailed breakdown of materials, such as cardboard boxes, cards, plastic game pieces, wooden components, and printing inks.
3. Product and Packaging Images: Includes photos of the actual product, packaging, warning labels, and tracking labels (tracking labels are a mandatory requirement for Amazon).
4. Samples: 3 to 5 complete sets of the board game, ensuring all variations in color and manufacturing materials/processes are included.
Testing Process
1. Project Scoping: Engineers review the target age group and the materials of all components to determine the required tests and provide a quotation.
2. Application Submission and Sample Delivery: Samples are sent to a CPSC-recognized laboratory, where they are unpacked and prepared for testing.
3. Laboratory Testing: The laboratory conducts the full suite of ASTM F963 tests.
4. Data Review: If any test fails, the product may be modified and retested (retesting requires additional samples and time).
5. Issuance of Reports and CPC: The laboratory issues a CPSC-recognized test report; the manufacturer then issues a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC).
6. Amazon Compliance Review: Documentation is submitted through the platform’s TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) process for verification.
Timeline, Report Usage, and Important Notes
Standard turnaround time is 5–7 business days.
The test report, accompanied by a CPC, is required for listing products on Amazon (US marketplace), customs clearance, and potential market surveillance by the CPSC.
There is no fixed expiration date for the test report; however, retesting is required if there are changes to raw materials, printing inks, the structural design of components, or packaging. When testing a complete board game set, one cannot simply evaluate the box; individual components—such as cards, game pieces, and dice—must also be included in the assessment.
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