When children's products, toys, and child care products need to be sold to the United States through the Amazon platform, are they required to submit CPC certificates? This is a regulatory requirement, otherwise this type of product cannot be sold in the United States.

1. What product requires a CPC certificate?

Children's Product Certificate, also known as PC, requires manufacturers and importers in the United States to certify in writing that their children's products comply with applicable US safety regulations based on a qualified test report issued by a laboratory recognized by the CPSC Consumer Product Safety Committee, Toys and children's products sold in the United States require (PC). For children's products, the most common testing items are lead, benzene, small components, and specific safety standards applicable to the product.


2. What are children's products, children's toys, and children's care products?

Children's products refer to consumer goods designed or intended for use by children aged 12 and under

Children's toys refer to consumer products specifically designed for children aged 12 and under to play with.

Children's care products refer to products for children aged 3 and under, intended to promote sleep or feeding, assist in sucking or growing teeth (such as dental rings and pacifiers).


3. Who issues the CPC certificate? What is the basis for issuing a CPC certificate?

The CPC certificate must be issued by a local manufacturer or importer in the United States, and the content of the certificate must be based on a qualified testing report issued by a laboratory recognized by CPSC.


4. Does CPC have a fixed template? Do you need a stamp?

CPC does not have a fixed template and does not require stamping. The official website of CPSC provides a reference template.


5. What are the main elements of CPC?

(a) Detailed product description and other content;

(b) Applicable safety standards and laws;

(c) The contact information of the custodian of relevant test archives;

(d.) The production date and address of the product must be accurate to the month, month, and address must be accurate to the city:

(e.) The time and location of product testing;

(e.) The time and location of product testing;

(f) Specific information of accredited third-party laboratories


6. If there are changes in the material or manufacturing process of the product, do we need to provide a new CPC?

For material and process changes, CPSC requires retesting, therefore updated certificates are also required


7. Do I need a certificate for each batch of goods?

Regulations require that each batch of imported (or produced in the United States) goods must have a CPC. According to CPSC regulations, electronic certificates must have a unique identifier and can be viewed through the World Wide Web URL or other electronic means. This offline or alternative method needs to be created in advance and provided with the goods.


8. What testing requirements do children's toys need to meet in order to issue a CPC?

Children's toys need to meet the requirements of CPSIA and ASTM F963-17 in order to issue a CPC.


9. Do you have any special requirements for toys that simulate kitchen utensils?

Toys intended for contact with food, such as toy kitchenware, in addition to the requirements of CPSIA and ASTM F963-17, also need to meet the relevant requirements of food containers.

10. Do you have any special requirements for cosmetics toys?

In addition to the requirements of CPSIAASTM F963-17, it also needs to meet the relevant regulations of American cosmetics. This type of toy designed for children under the age of eight also needs to meet the requirements of FHSA

11. Do children's products and toys require traceability labels?

In addition to meeting the regulatory testing requirements of CPC, products sold to children under the age of 12 in the US market also need to comply with the requirements of the Tracking Label. In the event of product issues, consumers can contact the responsible party of Zheyuan to handle the relevant compliance issues. According to legal requirements, packaging and products must have a tracking label (except for exemption). Products without a tracking label, once investigated by customs, may have a risk of being detained. If they are durable goods for infants and young children, they must also meet the relevant requirements of the product registration card


12. What are the specific requirements for small parts in children's products and toys? When do I need to add a warning and is there any requirement for the format?

Products and toys intended for use by children under two years old must not have small objects; Products and toys intended for use by children aged 3 to 6 years old, if containing small objects, need to be accompanied by warning signs.

13. What are the specific requirements for children's toys regarding dangerous sharp edges and edges?

Children's products and toys should not have dangerous sharp edges or tips that can be touched when received or after abuse testing.