Common CPC Certification Requirements on Amazon

When listing children's products on Amazon US, such as toys, baby products, and similar items, sellers are required to provide a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC). Failure to comply may result in product removal, payment holds, or even lawsuits.

What is CPC Certification?

CPC stands for Children's Product Certificate, applicable to all products primarily designed for children aged 12 and under. This includes toys, cradles, children's clothing, and more.

- If the product is manufactured in the US, the manufacturer must provide the certificate.

- If the product is manufactured in another country, the importer must provide it.

For cross-border sellers acting as "importers," a CPC certificate must be provided to Amazon, acting as the retailer/distributor, when selling products manufactured in China to the US market.

Without CPC certification, shipments subjected to customs inspections may be deemed non-compliant and detained. Moreover, CPC certification is mandatory to list children's products on Amazon US.

Key Testing Standards

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has outlined 38 standards for children's products. The primary testing areas include:

1. CPSIA: Total lead content and phthalates.

2. ASTM F963: US toy safety standards.

3. 16 CFR Part 1505: Safety standards for electric toys.

4. 16 CFR Part 1510: Rattle safety requirements.

5. 16 CFR Part 1511: Pacifier safety standards.

6. 16 CFR Part 1610: Flammability of textiles for children's clothing and carpets.

7. Additional standards: Covering strollers, cribs, playpens, baby carriers, car seats, bicycle helmets, etc.

Common Children's Product Standards Reference Table

Infant Bibs

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

- 16 CFR Part 1610: Flammability of textile products (if applicable).

- 16 CFR Part 1611: Flammability of vinyl film (if applicable).

Children’s Bicycles

- 16 CFR Part 1512: Bicycle requirements.

- CPSIA 101: Lead content.

- 16 CFR Part 1501: Small parts testing.

Baby Strollers

- ASTM F833-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Teething Rings and Chewable Toys

- ASTM F963-17.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Infant Rockers, Folding Chairs, and Stools

- ASTM F2167-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Diaper Changing Tables and Pads

- ASTM F2388-18.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Infant Gates and Play Yards

- ASTM F1004-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Portable Bedside Rails

- ASTM F2085-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Infant Bath Seats

- ASTM F1967-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Baby Bathtubs

- ASTM F2670-18.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Portable Booster Chairs and Hook-on Chairs

- ASTM F1235-18.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Children’s Bicycle Helmets

- 16 CFR Part 1203.

- CPSIA: Lead.

- 16 CFR Part 1501: Small parts testing.

- ASTM F1898, astm f1447, Snell B-90A, or Snell B-95.

Children’s Ski and Skateboard Helmets

- CPSIA: Lead.

- 16 CFR Part 1501: Small parts testing.

- ASTM F2040, SNELL RS-98, or Snell S-98.

Children’s Sleepwear and Pajamas

- 16 CFR § 1615: Sizing and labeling requirements.

- 16 CFR § 1610: Flammability testing.

- 16 CFR § 1611: Vinyl film (if applicable).

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Bedside Cribs

- ASTM F2906-16.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Toddler Beds

- ASTM F1821-19e1.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Full-size Cribs

- ASTM F1169-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Non-Full-size Cribs and Play Yards

- ASTM F406-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Cradle Beds and Rocking Cribs

- ASTM F2194-16e1.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Baby Walkers

- ASTM F977-18.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Children’s Jewelry

- astm f2923-14.

- CPSIA: Lead, phthalates, and small parts warning.

Children’s Backpacks and School Supplies

- 16 CFR 1500.50: Small parts warning.

- CPSIA: Lead, phthalates, and cadmium.

Child Carriers

- ASTM F2549-14a.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Baby Slings

- ASTM F2907-19.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Infant Soft Carriers

- ASTM F2236-16a.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Pacifiers

- 16 CFR Part 1511: Pacifier requirements.

- ASTM F963-17, Section 4.20.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Pacifier Clips

- 16 CFR Part 1501: Small parts testing.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

Fidget Spinners

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

- ASTM F963-17.

Note: Dart fidget spinners are prohibited on Amazon.

Magnetic Building Blocks and Soft Toys

- ASTM F963-17.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

- Small parts warning.

Magnetic Clay

- ASTM F963-16 or 17.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

General Toy Requirements

- ASTM F963-16/17.

- CPSIA: Lead and phthalates.

- Small parts warning, age grading, and applicable labeling/tracking information.

- Additional testing may be required depending on the toy type.

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