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US CPSIA and Product Safety Compliance

Updated 2026-08-02

Products intended for children under 12 must comply with CPSIA, including third-party testing, Children's Product Certificate (CPC), and tracking labels.

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What is a CPC certificate?+

A Children's Product Certificate (CPC) is a document issued by the manufacturer or importer certifying that a children's product complies with all applicable safety rules.

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