CPC Certification Consulting Essential for U.S. Toy Exports

To sell children's products for ages 12 and under in the U.S., businesses must comply with the Children’s Product Safety Rule under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Additionally, they must obtain a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) based on testing conducted by a CPSC-approved third-party laboratory and present it to distributors or retailers. Failure to comply with these regulations or issuing falsified certifications can result in civil and criminal penalties, including asset forfeiture.

Understanding CPC Certification Consulting

According to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), children's products must comply with the Children’s Product Safety Rules and be tested at a CPSC-accepted accredited laboratory.

As proof of compliance, a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) must be issued and submitted, and permanent tracking information must be attached to both the product and its packaging.

What is a Children's Product?

The Children’s Product Safety Rule defines children’s products as consumer products designed or intended primarily for use by children aged 12 years and under.

Whether a product is primarily intended for children under 12 is determined based on the following factors:

Manufacturer’s statements on product labels or descriptions

Packaging, display, promotions, and advertisements indicating the product is appropriate for children under 12

Consumer perception of whether the product is generally used by children under 12

Specific age determination guidelines provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) can be found at the following link:

CPSC Age Determination Guidelines

Who Must Issue a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)?

Both importers of foreign-made products and U.S. manufacturers must issue a CPC for their children's products.

Even if a third-party testing and certification body conducts the product testing, importers and manufacturers are legally required to issue the CPC themselves for any children's product subject to regulatory oversight under the Children’s Product Safety Rule.

Required Information for the CPC

Product description

Applicable safety regulations

U.S. importer or manufacturer details

Contact information of the person maintaining test records

Date and location of product manufacture

Date and location of product testing

Who Must Submit the CPC?

Manufacturers and importers must provide the CPC to distributors and retailers.

Upon request, a copy must also be submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Companies exporting to the U.S. or selling on platforms like Amazon must ensure that a CPC is issued for their products. J&B Consulting facilitates the testing process through designated inspection agencies and assists in issuing the necessary certification.

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