CPSC
Category: compliance
Consumer Product Safety Commission — US agency that regulates product safety.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the US federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from consumer products. CPSC enforces safety standards and bans for products including children's toys, electronics, household items, and sporting goods. Importers must ensure products comply with applicable CPSC regulations before selling in the US market.
Examples
- • A seller importing children's toys to the US must comply with CPSC requirements including third-party testing by a CPSC-accepted lab and a Children's Product Certificate (CPC).
- • Amazon US requires sellers of children's products to provide CPSC compliance documentation, including CPC and test reports.
- • CPSC issues product recalls for non-compliant products; sellers may face fines of up to $100,000 per violation.