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US Amazon requires Toys CPC certification| what is CPC and how to Get it?

#1 What is toys CPC?
#2 Who has to issue the CPC certification?
#3 What info needs to be had in CPC?
#4 What is CPSC? What is the relation to CPC?
#5 How much cost for a children’s product certification?
#6 Is the child product certificate required for each shipment of my product?
#7 Example of CPC

Toys CPC certificationn

#1 What is Toys CPC?

what is the “CPC” CPC, full name is Children’s Product Certificate? It means the issuance of a written Children’s Product Certificate in which the manufacturer, importer, or private labeler certifies that its children’s product complies with all applicable children’s product safety rules.

In the certificate, testing results of children’s products shall come from a CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) – accepted laboratory. Related supporting testing reports and certificates which drafted by manufacturer or importer instead of third party laboratory must be in English.

#2 Who has to issue the CPC certification?

The Toys manufacturer or importer is responsible for drafting and issuing the toy CPC. The manufacturer or importer may draft the toys CPC by itself, at no cost, based upon the passing test results of the third-party testing.
The importer must issue the CPC for products manufactured overseas, and the U.S. manufacturer must issue the CPC for products manufactured domestically.

manufacturer or importer is responsible for drafting and issuing the CPC

#3 What info needs to be had in CPC?

Once the product has been tested, the importer must supply a Children’s Product Certificate, or toy CPC, which certifies that the product conforms to safety requirements. This certification must accompany children’s products entering the US. The CPC must:

  • Identify the product covered.
  • Identify each specific rule, by citing the specific regulation, that applies to the children’s product.
  • Identify the importer certifying the product.
  • Provide contact information for the individual maintaining records of test results.
  • List the date and place the product was manufactured.
  • List the date and place the product was tested.
  • Identify the third party testing facility upon whose testing the certification depends.

A full explanation and examples of Children’s Product Certificates can be found here: https://www.cpsc.gov/business–manufacturing/testing-certification/childrens-product-certificate-cpc/

In addition to the Children’s Product Certificate, the importer or manufacturer must have a tracking label attached to the product. The label must be permanently attached to the packaging, and – where possible – the product itself. Requirements for the tracking label include:

  • Date and location of production
  • Batch, run number, or other identifying characteristics
  • An identifying mark determined by the manufacturer to help find the source of the product

More information about the requirements for labeling children’s products can be found here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws–Standards/Rulemaking/Final-and-Proposed-Rules/Testing-and-Labeling-Pertaining-to-Product-Certification/

CPC requirement

#4 What is CPSC? What is the relation to CPC?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency that was created in 1972 by Congress in the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) Manufacturers and importers of children’s products must certify, in a written Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) based on test results from a CPSC-accepted laboratory, that their children’s products comply with applicable children’s product safety rules.

CPSC issue CPC

#5 How much cost for a children’s product certification? 

Some labs and consultants may offer a CPC that helps you create a professional fee, but their help is optional. CPSC’s small business inspectors can help you for free.
CPC Cost quite cheap, BUT, before you fill the CPC form, you have to get the Other test report. Like CPSIA Certification, ASTMF963 certifiation.. (you can ask your supplier if the factory have).

TonySourcing provide toys sourcing service for global buyer, they can help you to apply for the toys CPC as well. The lab cost is 384- 462USD / CPC item.

below is the process:

#1 contact Tony to send your toys sample (3pcs each mould) to Tonysourcing Lab( located in Yiwu city China)

#2 fill up the apply info form (Click here to download)

#3 sample arrive, 7-10days later will issue the ASTM F763 +CPC report

There is no cost to create a CPC

#6 Is the child product certificate required for each shipment of my product?

Yes. 

The law requires that every import (and domestic manufacturer) shipment must be accompanied by the required certificates. This requirement applies to both imported and domestically manufactured products. According to CPSC rules, if a certificate is identified by a unique identifier and can be accessed through a World Wide Web URL or other electronic means, the electronic certificate is a “shipment” shipment, provided that a URL or other electronic means and a unique identifier are created and the shipment is provided.

child product certificate required for each shipment

#7 Example of CPC

CPC example-1
Children's Product Certificate example

Any Question about Toys Children’s Product Certificate, Please leave comment below.

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Tony Chen

Tony Chen, the founder of TonySourcing.com & TonyPromos.com He is Professional merchandiser in China since 2011, Now he have quote a lot of Professional knowledge for all kind of Toys and Promos item.

This Post Has 46 Comments

  1. Li

    Where can I find the Children’s Product Certificate of an existing toy? I am jus a reseller on Amazon an Amazon is asking me to provide this documentation of toys that I am already selling.

    1. Tony Chen

      every existing toys need to apply CPC every shipment, you can send us the sample to make CPC test report.

      1. Ju

        I am in the same situation, but what do you mean by sample.

        1. Tony Chen

          I mean our company and help you toe apply the Children’s Product Certificate. you can send the the items (normally need 3 pcs ), so we can apply it for you.

  2. Ju

    I am in the same situation, but what do you mean by sample.

    1. Tony Chen

      I mean our company and help you toe apply the Children’s Product Certificate. you can send the the items (normally need 3 pcs ), so we can apply it for you.

  3. Ju

    I am in the same situation, but what do you mean by sample.
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    1. Tony Chen

      I mean our company and help you toe apply the Children’s Product Certificate. you can send the the items (normally need 3 pcs ), so we can apply it for you.

  4. Melissa

    I need to have my baby product tested and a CPC report. How can I go about getting this done? Thank you

  5. Ruby

    Hello, For CPC Amazon says provide details of the manufacturer from US and I live in Canada but selling in Amazon US. I don’t know any manufacturer from US and they also asking me of the picture of the product and it’s packaging showing the manufacturer address and contact info. Any idea about US manufacturer? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

    1. Tony Chen

      Hi Ruby, is your item from China manufacturer actually? if yes, you can use the Chinese manufacturer info to to apply CPC as well. you can send me by email: tony@TonySourcing.com if you have any question.

  6. phil

    hey there – Tony
    Do you have any advice for CPC for Canada? we have done SGS test but Amazon Keep rejecting ?
    do you have any advice and or experience? maybe templates or examples for what we need for Amazon Canada?
    any help or advice would be amazing! 🙂

    1. Tony Chen

      Hi Phil,
      SGS is a lab to issue report likr CPC,
      CPC test have some requirement for the label or mark on the toys, possible you do not have those info label or mark in the test report so amazon reject it.

  7. Melh

    I do not have the document titled Children Product Certificate. But I have the test reports on the right. When I applied to the producer for the CPC, the producer did not send me a document entitled Children Product Certificate. Instead, the manufacturer sent the test reports. The required tests are available in the test reports and the laboratory is a registered laboratory. Is it enough if I just upload the test reports to Amazon? Are they both the same thing?

    1. Tony chen

      manufacturer’s test report normally is no CPC, CPC ask to test for each order. so if you just upload he test reports is no enough.

  8. Tommy

    Hello,

    I am making stationary items (pens, stickers, notebook) for children (5 and up).

    Do i still need to apply for a CPC?

  9. Bill

    So for Mattel barbies where do I find a certificate?

    1. Tony chen

      ask the supplier, for Authorized brand normally supplier have

  10. Petar

    Hi Tony!
    Is there a requirement the importer of the toys to be based on US (US company) for the CPSC certificate ?
    Is it okay the importer on the CPSC certificate to be listed as physical person?

    1. 123 123

      have to provide the importer info on the CPC, can not be physical person info.

  11. Jessica

    Hi Tony,

    For backpack, pencil case, lunch bag, lunch box and water bottle manufactured from china but the seller is from Malaysia need to have CPC?

    1. Tony Chen

      no matter manufactuer is from where, just if selling on US, and product is for kids, then need CPC.

  12. Nubuvat

    Hi Tony.
    I have 2 types of wooden toys on my Amazon listing, with different ASINs and SKUs. One is already in Amazon’s warehouse, but Amazon has removed it and is asking for CPC testing certificates. Can you please tell me… is it possible to put these two products in one test report (CPC)? Will Amazon accept it, or do they need to be tested with separate reports? Thanks for your reply

    1. Tony Chen

      if 2 wooden toys design is similar or same style. can make 2 molds into 1 certificate.

  13. Gil

    Hi, What about baby car seat cover and baby silicone plates? Is there a need for CPC?

  14. LatestModApks

    I’m not sure what CPC is, but I’m guessing it’s something to do with Amazon’s toy requirements. I’m not sure how to get it, but I’ll definitely be looking into it!

  15. Mark

    Hello Tony

    I am making a card game with small circular game tokens. Intended ages are 10 and up. Do I need to get CPC for this? Thanks

    1. Tony Chen

      Hi Mark, for the toys if their user is lower then 14 year old, they all need CPC

  16. Mannat

    Hi Tony,

    We deals in baby bibs and as per the Amazon’s Canadian policy we need cpc for that. But we have a third party manufacturer so now what should we do ?

    1. Tony Chen

      you still need to ask manufactuer to send sample to the lab to test and issue CPC report.
      you can contact us, our lab can help you do it. save more cost.

  17. Munawar

    Hi i need certificates for hijab magnets. How do I get it?

  18. Jon

    Hi tony.

    I am making a card game for people 10 years and older. The box is only have cards(2.5×3.5 inches) and a rule book. Do I need to apply for CPC?

    1. Tony Chen

      if the product is for kids, then amazon will ask.

  19. Donna

    Hi Tony, How can I get a CPC that can be uploaded to Amazon for my product?

    1. Tony Chen

      you can send sample to our lab and we apply for you.

  20. Naomi

    Hello Tony
    If my supplier in China has a CPC certificate, do I need to make another CPC for my products sold on Amazon in the United States? Thanks

  21. Katelyn Bartels

    Once I have my certificate in hand with my results, where do I go to upload it? Or who do I send it to so that Amazon knows i’m compliant?

    1. Tony Chen

      upload it to Amazon platform, they will ask you to upload.

  22. Ummik

    Hi, Tony. I am in the process of producing a children’s board game. I definitely need a CPC. First, I plan to make a trial batch of 100 packages, see sales on Amazon. And then gonna do 1000. Do I need to get the CPC once? Or will I have to do to the second batch ?
    I’m confused.

  23. KISHAN CHAUHAN

    I want Test report and CPC for Cradle & Bassinet

  24. Game

    As a toy manufacturer, I find this new requirement from Amazon very concerning. CPC certification is a significant investment of time and resources, and I worry about the impact it will have on our bottom line. I hope Amazon can offer more support and guidance to small businesses like mine who are already struggling to keep up with their demands.

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