How to obtain an Amazon CPC test report for beach toys
Date：2025-11-17 10:33:00 Classification
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Amazon.com in the US requires all children's toys and products to have a CPC (Children's Product Certificate). For beach toys to be listed on Amazon.com in the US, CPC certification is an essential safety requirement, directly impacting whether the product can be legally listed and sold.
I. Core Requirements for CPC Certification of Beach Toys
As children's products (12 years and under), beach toys must meet two core standards:
1. CPSIA Regulation: Limits total lead content (≤100ppm) and phthalates (6 types of phthalates ≤0.1%).
2. ASTM F963-16/17 Standard: Mandatory testing for the physical and mechanical properties of toys (e.g., choking risk of small parts, edge sharpness), flammability, and chemical safety.
II. Supplementary Requirements for Special Categories:
- Inflatable beach toys (such as beach balls) must additionally comply with 16CFR Part 1505 Electric Toys Standard (if containing electronic components).
- Rattle-type beach toys must pass the 16CFR Part 1510 Rattle Toys Specific Test.
III. Complete Certification Process
1. Preliminary Preparation
- Sample Preparation: Provide 3-5 representative samples (including all color/material variations), along with product instructions and a material list.
- Information Collection: Compile manufacturer information (name, address, contact information), production address and date (accurate to month and year).
2. Testing Implementation (Key Steps)
1. Laboratory Selection: Must be a CPSC-accredited third-party testing organization (e.g., Dezewei Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083).
2. Test Items:
- Physical Testing: Edge/point sharpness testing, small part tensile testing (to prevent swallowing by children under 3 years old), impact strength testing (simulating playful falls).
- Chemical Testing: GC-MS analysis of phthalates, ICP-MS detection of total lead content.
- Combustion Testing: Fabric components must comply with 16CFR Part 1610 flammability standards.
3. Certificate Issuance
- After passing the test: The laboratory issues an English test report (must include test standards, methods, data, and conclusions).
- Drafting the CPC Certificate: Issued by the importer or manufacturer, the content must include:
① Product Name and Description (e.g., "Children's Plastic Beach Shovel Set, including shovel/rake/bucket three-piece set")
② Applicable Regulations List (e.g., "CPSIA, ASTM F963-17")
③ US Importer Information (Name, Address, Phone Number)
④ Testing Laboratory Information (Name, CPSC Accreditation Number, Contact Information)
⑤ Production Date (e.g., "March 2025, Shenzhen, China") and Testing Date
4. Amazon Compliance Submission
- Upload a scanned copy of the CPC certificate and a complete test report to Seller Central
- Ensure the certificate corresponds one-to-one with the product ASIN. Multi-color/multi-specification products require separate certification.
IV. Timeline and Cost Reference
- Testing Timeline: 5-7 business days for standard products, 10 business days for complex categories (e.g., with electronic functions)
- Cost Range: Approximately 800-1500 RMB per product (depending on the number of tests and laboratory selection)
- Shelf Life: No fixed shelf life, but retesting is required if product design, materials, or manufacturing processes change.
V. Common Failure Causes and Mitigation Suggestions
1. Improper Edge Treatment: Unpolished injection molding edges of beach shovels/buckets cause sharp edge tests to fail.
→ Recommend adding rounded corners to the mold design and conducting 100% manual initial inspection after completion.
2. Phthalate Exceeding Standards: This problem is common in PVC beach toys.
→ Use alternative materials such as PP/PE, and require suppliers to provide raw material compliance certificates.
3. Incomplete Certificate Information: Omitted production address city or laboratory CPSC registration number.
→ Use template: [Product Name] + "Complies with CPSIA 16CFR §1303 and ASTM F963-17 standards"
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