CPC
Category: compliance
Children's Product Certificate — required for products intended for children under 12 in the US.
A Children's Product Certificate (CPC) is a mandatory document issued by the manufacturer or importer of children's products sold in the US, certifying compliance with applicable CPSC safety rules. The CPC must reference test results from a CPSC-accepted laboratory and include product identification, applicable rules, and the manufacturer/importer's information. It is required for all products designed for children 12 years or younger.
Examples
- • A seller on Amazon US must upload a valid CPC before listing children's toys, clothing, or childcare articles.
- • A CPC must list the specific CPSC rules tested (e.g., ASTM F963 for toys, CPSIA Section 101 for lead content).
- • Importing children's products without a valid CPC can result in detention at US customs and CPSC penalties.