Children's Magnetic Toys Amazon CPC Certification Testing Guide
Date：2025-08-04 09:55:21 Classification
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Children's Product Certificate (CPC) certification is required for children's magnetic toys exported to Amazon US. A guide to the testing process and key points:
I. Necessity of CPC Certification
1. Mandatory Requirements
- All magnetic toys (such as magnetic building blocks and magnetic puzzles) intended for children 12 years and under must provide a CPC certificate when sold on Amazon US.
- Products that fail the certification will be removed from the shelves and may even face legal penalties.
II. Core Testing Items
According to CPSC regulations and ASTM standards, magnetic toys must undergo the following key testing:
| Test Category
| Chemical Safety
| Physical and Mechanical Properties
| Other
> Note: Magnetic toys must also comply with 16 CFR Part 1505 (Safety of Electric Toys) and 16 CFR Part 1510 (Requirements for Rattle Toys).
III. Certification Process
1. Preliminary Preparation
- Sample Requirements:
- Provide three finished products + separate materials (5g each for the magnet, plastic, and coated fabric).
- A bill of materials (BOM) with material percentages, a product manual, and a circuit diagram (if electronic components are included).
- Laboratory Selection:
- Must be a CPSC-accredited, ISO 17025-certified third-party organization (such as Dezewei Testing).
2. Inspection and Testing
| Steps | Key Points
| ① Application Submission | Fill out the inspection application form and send samples and materials.
| ② Laboratory Testing | Non-metallic Materials: GC-MS/HPLC Chemical Analysis; Metallic Materials: XRF Rapid Screening + Chemical Verification
| ③ Report Production | Generate an English-language inspection report (including test data and conformity conclusions).
| ④ CPC Certificate Issuance | Signed by the manufacturer or importer (the laboratory can assist with drafting).
3. Amazon Review
- Upload the CPC certificate and inspection report to the seller's backend. Information must include:
- Importer/manufacturer's US address, product production date (accurate to the month), and testing agency contact information.
IV. Frequent Failure Points and Optimization Suggestions
1. Common Problems:
- ❗ Excessive Magnetic Flux: The magnet is too strong or easily detached (accounting for over 60% of failure cases).
- ❗ Phthalates Exceeding the Standard: Migration of plasticizers from the PVC coating (common in colored magnets).
- ❗ Small Parts Falling Off: The magnet insert is not securely fixed. This can be verified by a tensile test (90N).
2. Cost Optimization Tips:
- Samples of parts with different colors or materials from the same batch can be mixed (must be of the same material).
- Use an XRF instrument to screen for heavy metals in advance to avoid repeated testing.
V. Cost and Turnaround Time Reference
- Cost: Basic testing ¥1,000-2,000 (charged by the number of materials).
- Turnaround Time: Standard 5-7 business days, expedited to 3 days (cost increases by 30%-50%).
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