US Amazon requires Toys CPC certification| What is CPC and How to Get it?
#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.
#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/
#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.
#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 out the application information form (Click here to download)
#3 sample arrive, 7-10days later will issue the ASTM F763 +CPC report
#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.
#7 Example of CPC
if you are amazon seller and get requirement for CPC/CPSIA document, please contact us to apply the report.
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Please fill out the form, and our manager will contact you within 24 hours.
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.
every existing toys need to apply CPC every shipment, you can send us the sample to make CPC test report.
I am in the same situation, but what do you mean by sample.
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.
I am in the same situation, but what do you mean by sample.
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.
I am in the same situation, but what do you mean by sample.
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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.
I need to have my baby product tested and a CPC report. How can I go about getting this done? Thank you
Hi Melissa,
we can apply the CPC report for you,
please send email to my inbox: Tony@TonySourcing.com
Thanks
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
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.
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! 🙂
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.
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?
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.
Hello,
I am making stationary items (pens, stickers, notebook) for children (5 and up).
Do i still need to apply for a CPC?
no need to apply CPC
So for Mattel barbies where do I find a certificate?
ask the supplier, for Authorized brand normally supplier have
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?
have to provide the importer info on the CPC, can not be physical person info.
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?
no matter manufactuer is from where, just if selling on US, and product is for kids, then need CPC.
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
if 2 wooden toys design is similar or same style. can make 2 molds into 1 certificate.
Hi, What about baby car seat cover and baby silicone plates? Is there a need for CPC?
for kids use, need.
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!
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
Hi Mark， for the toys if their user is lower then 14 year old， they all need CPC
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 ?
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.
Hi i need certificates for hijab magnets. How do I get it?
our lab can test and issue report.
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?
if the product is for kids, then amazon will ask.
Hi Tony, How can I get a CPC that can be uploaded to Amazon for my product?
you can send sample to our lab and we apply for you.
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
you can use their CPC certificate.
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?
upload it to Amazon platform, they will ask you to upload.
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.
I want Test report and CPC for Cradle & Bassinet
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.