Amazon CPC certification process for metal toys
Date：2025-07-31 09:44:30 Classification
：【question】 Visits：
Metal toys sold on Amazon must undergo a CPC (Children's Product Certificate) to ensure they meet the safety standards of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The following are the specific steps and precautions:
I. Core Certification Process
1. Confirming Testing Standards
- Physical and Mechanical Properties: Must comply with ASTM F963, focusing on testing metal parts for sharp edges, points, and choking hazards from small parts (such as screws and removable components).
- Chemical Substance Testing: Testing for lead content (≤100 ppm) and phthalates (≤0.1%) in accordance with CPSIA Section 101.
- Magnetic Components: If containing magnets, they must pass the ASTM F963-17 magnetic safety test (to prevent intestinal adhesions caused by accidental swallowing).
2. Selecting a CPSC-Recognized Laboratory
- The laboratory must be ISO/IEC 17025-accredited and authorized by the CPSC (e.g., ID number 1552).
- Provide the laboratory's name, address, and contact number for the CPC certificate.
3. Sample Submission and Testing
- Sample Quantity: Typically 2-3 complete samples are required.
- Testing Turnaround: Approximately 5 working days (may be longer for complex products or material changes).
4. Drafting the CPC Certificate
The certificate must include the following seven essential pieces of information (either drafted by you or by a laboratory):
| Content | Requirements
| Product Identification Information | Product Name, Model, SKU, etc.
| Applicable Regulations | Clearly indicate standards such as ASTM F963 and CPSIA
| U.S. Importer/Manufacturer Information | Name, Address, Phone Number (If manufactured overseas, the importer must have a U.S. address)
| Test Result File Holder | Contact Name, Email, Phone Number
| Production Information | Production Date (accurate to the year and month), Production Address (accurate to the city)
| Test Report Information | Test Time, Location, and Test Report Number
| Third-Party Laboratory Information | Name, Address, Contact Number
5. Submit for Amazon Review
- Upload the CPC certificate and complete test report to the "Compliance Documents" section of your Seller Central account.
- Ensure the product detail page includes:
- Intended age range (e.g., "3+ years")
- Warning labels (e.g., small parts warning).
II. Special Requirements for Metal Toys
1. Coating Testing: Metal surface coatings require additional testing for lead content and adhesion (to prevent them from falling off and being ingested).
2. Corrosion Protection: For outdoor toys (e.g., metal bicycles), rust resistance must be verified through salt spray testing.
3. Structural Strength: Dynamic components (e.g., clockwork mechanisms) must comply with impact testing (16 CFR Part 1500.51).
III. Common Causes of Failure and Mitigations
1. Incompatible Laboratory Accreditation: Reports from non-CPSC-accredited laboratories will be rejected (verify the laboratory ID number).
2. Missing Certificate Information: The production address (city-level information is required) or test report number is missing.
3. Failure to Retest After Product Changes: Retesting is required after material or design changes (e.g., adjustments to metal alloy composition).
4. Missing Labels: The product body or packaging lacks a tracking label (including the manufacturer's name and production batch).
Shen Gongwang Security: 44030602006947