Amazon CPC testing certificate for children's products for rattle toys
Date：2025-09-17 10:06:56 Classification
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CPC certification is a children's product safety certificate applicable to all products intended primarily for children 12 years of age and under. Amazon US requires all children's toys and products to have a CPC certificate. The complete process and core requirements for obtaining Amazon CPC certification (Children's Product Certificate) for rattle toys are compiled from US CPSC regulations and Amazon platform rules:
I. Core Applicability Criteria
1. Product Scope
- All rattle toys (made of plastic, fabric, wood, or metal) require certification and are intended for infants under 18 months.
- Exemptions: Non-sounding toys or products marked as intended for ages over 12 years do not require a CPC.
2. Responsible Party
- CPC certificates must be issued by the US importer or manufacturer. Chinese sellers must use a US company or agency to apply.
II. Mandatory Testing Items and Standards
| Test Category | Standard Basis | Key Requirements
| Physical and Mechanical Properties | ASTM F963-17 | Small Parts Test (Swallowing Resistance), Sharp Edges, Structural Strength
| Chemical Safety | CPSIA | Lead Content ≤ 100 ppm, Phthalates ≤ 0.1%
| Safety of Sound-Producing Components | 16 CFR Part 1510 | Volume ≤ 85 dB, Parts Must Not Fall Off
| Flammability | 16 CFR Part 1610 (Applicable to Textiles) | Fabric rattles must pass the textile flame retardancy test
| Tracking Label | CPSIA Sec. 14(a) | Permanently mark with manufacturer information, production date, and batch number
> Note: Metal/wood rattles require additional testing for heavy metal migration (e.g., cadmium and mercury).
3. Certification Process
A[Select CPSC-accredited laboratory] --> B[Submit samples for testing]
B --> C[Generate test report]
C --> D[Draft CPC certificate]
D --> E[Submit to Amazon for review]
1. Laboratory selection requirements
- Must be a laboratory listed on the CPSC official website (such as Dezewei Testing, etc.), otherwise the report will be invalid.
2. Sample requirements
- Provide complete packaged products (including all accessories), quantity ≥ 3 pieces.
3. Key points for certificate drafting
- Required information:
- Product name, model and description
- Name, address and telephone number of the US importer
- List of testing standards (such as ASTM F963, CPSIA, etc.)
- Name of testing laboratory and accreditation number
- Production date and location (accurate to the city) [[4][6][10]()].
IV. Timeframe and Cost
| Steps | Cycle | Cost Range
| Testing | 5-7 business days | 800-2000 RMB
| Expedited Testing | 2-3 business days | Additional 50% fee
| Certificate Drafting | 1 business day | Usually free
V. Common Amazon Review Issues
1. Frequently Rejected Reasons
- Failure to indicate the "ages ≤ 18 months" or "rattle toys" category;
- The test report does not include the 16 CFR Part 1510 specific test;
- The packaging is missing a tracking label or has incomplete information (batch number must be included).
2. Ongoing Compliance Maintenance
- Retesting is required after changes to materials or formulations (e.g., solvent type adjustment);
- Certificate renewal every year (even if no changes have occurred).
> Operational suggestions: Give priority to laboratories with both CPSC and Amazon audit experience (such as [Dezewei]), and simultaneously process product safety warning labels (for example: `Warning: Contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years old`).
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