Amazon CPC Product Testing Standards

On Amazon’s U.S. marketplace, products related to children, including toys and baby products, are required to have a CPC certificate. Without it, sellers risk having their products removed, funds withheld, or even facing legal action.

CPC Certification

CPC certification stands for Children’s Product Certificate (CPC), which applies to all products primarily intended for children aged 12 and under, such as toys, cradles, children's clothing, etc.

- If the product is manufactured in the U.S., the manufacturer is responsible for providing the CPC certificate.

- If the product is manufactured outside the U.S., the importer is responsible for providing the CPC certificate.

This means that cross-border sellers, acting as "importers," must provide a CPC certificate to Amazon, which serves as a retailer/distributor, when selling products manufactured in China to the U.S. Without CPC certification, products subjected to random inspections may be deemed non-compliant by customs, leading to product detention.

Furthermore, CPC certification is a mandatory requirement for children’s products on Amazon U.S. Without it, products cannot be listed or sold on the platform.

Key Testing Standards

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published 38 safety standards for children's products, including:

1. cpsia – Total Lead & Phthalates

2. ASTM F963 – U.S. Toy Standard

3. 16 CFR Part 1505 – Electric Toy Safety Standard

4. 16 CFR Part 1510 – Rattle Toy Requirements

5. 16 CFR Part 1511 – Pacifier Safety Standard

6. 16 CFR Part 1610 – Flammability of Clothing & Textiles

7. Various Standards – Baby Strollers, Cribs, Playpens, Baby Carriers, Car Seats, Bicycle Helmets, etc.

Common Children's Product Standards Reference Table

Baby Bibs

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates), and

- 16 CFR Part 1610 (Flammability of Clothing & Textiles), or

- 16 CFR Part 1611 (Flammability of Vinyl Film, if applicable)

Children’s Bicycles

- 16 CFR Part 1512 (Bicycle Requirements)

- CPSIA 101 (Lead)

- 16 CFR Part 1501 (Small Parts Test)

Baby Strollers

- astm f833-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Baby Teethers & Chewing Toys

- astm f963-17

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Infant Rockers, Folding Chairs & Stools

- ASTM F2167-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Diaper Changing Tables & Pads

- ASTM F2388-18

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Baby Gates & Play Yards

- ASTM F1004-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Portable Bedside Rails

- ASTM F2085-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Infant Bath Seats

- ASTM F1967-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Baby Bathtubs

- ASTM F2670-18

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Portable Hook-on Chairs & Booster Seats

- ASTM F1235-18

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Children’s Bicycle Helmets

- 16 CFR Part 1203

- CPSIA (Lead)

- 16 CFR Part 1501 (Small Parts Test)

- ASTM F1898, astm f1447, Snell B-90A, or Snell B-95

Children’s Ski & Skateboard Helmets

- CPSIA (Lead)

- 16 CFR Part 1501 (Small Parts Test)

- ASTM F2040, SNELL RS-98, or Snell S-98

Children’s Sleepwear & Bodysuits

- 16 CFR § 1615 (Sizing & Labeling Requirements)

- 16 CFR § 1610 (Flammability Testing)

- 16 CFR § 1611 (Vinyl Film, if applicable)

- 16 CFR § 1615 (Small Parts, if applicable)

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Bedside Cribs

- ASTM F2906-16

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Toddler Beds

- ASTM F1821-19e1

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Full-Size Cribs

- astm f1169-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Non-Full-Size Cribs & Playpens

- ASTM F406-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Bassinet-Style Cribs & Cradles

- ASTM F2194-16e1

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Infant Walkers

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

- ASTM F977-18

Children’s Jewelry

- astm f2923-14

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

- Small Parts Warning

Children’s Backpacks & School Supplies

- 16 CFR 1500.50 & Small Parts Warning

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates, Cadmium)

Child Carriers

- ASTM F2549-14a

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Baby Slings

- ASTM F2907-19

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Soft Baby Carriers

- ASTM F2236-16a

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Pacifiers

- 16 CFR Part 1511 (Pacifier Requirements)

- ASTM F963-17, Section 4.20 - Pacifiers

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Pacifier Clips

- 16 CFR Part 1501 (Small Parts Test)

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

Fidget Spinners

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

- ASTM F963-17

- Dart Fidget Spinners are Prohibited on Amazon

Magnetic Blocks & Soft Toys

- ASTM F963-17

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

- Small Parts Warning

Magnetic Putty

- ASTM F963-16 or 17

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

General Toy Requirements

- ASTM F963-16/17

- CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)

- Small Parts Warning, Age Grading, and Applicable Warning/Tracking Labels

- Additional testing may be required depending on the toy type.