ASTM F963-16/17 and CPSIA Standards

Recently, Amazon has conducted targeted inspections of children's products and toys. Products that fail to comply with the standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) face the risk of being delisted. To avoid such penalties, Amazon sellers are strongly advised to promptly obtain or update their cpsc certificates, complete ASTM F963-16/17 testing, and ensure cpsia compliance to prevent unnecessary losses.

Scope of Testing and Regulations (ASTM F963-16/17)

The following toy safety aspects are governed under ASTM F963-16/17 and have been approved by the CPSC as of July 3, 2020:

1. Accessible Edges(excluding labeling/instruction requirements) — Section 4.7

2. Accessible Points— Section 4.9

3. Toys with Near-Spherical Ends— Section 4.32

4. Enclosures— Section 4.16

5. Cords, Straps, and Elastics(except flying toys under 4.14.4) — Section 4.14

6. Expanding Materials— Section 4.40

7. Folding Mechanisms and Hinges— Section 4.13

8. Hemispheric Objects— Section 4.36

9. Accessibility of Holes, Gaps, and Moving Parts— Section 4.18

10. Pinch Hazards in Handles and Steering Wheels— Section 4.39

11. Nails and Fasteners— Section 4.11

12. Plastic Films— Section 4.12

13. Pom-poms— Section 4.35

14. Projectile Toys— Section 4.21

15. Projections (excluding bath toys)— Section 4.8

16. Rattles with Rounded, Spherical or Bell-Shaped Ends— Section 4.23.1

17. Simulated Protective Devices(excluding labeling/instruction requirements) — Section 4.19

18. Small Parts(excluding labeling/instruction requirements) — Section 4.6

19. Squeeze Toys— Section 4.24

20. Stability and Overload Requirements— Section 4.15

21. Plush and Beanbag Toys— Section 4.27

22. Surface Coatings – Soluble Heavy Metals Test— Section 4.3.5.1 (2)

23. Teethers and Teething Toys— Section 4.22

24. Toy Gun Markings— Section 4.30

25. Toy Pacifiers— Section 4.20.2

26. Toy Substrate Materials— Section 4.3.5.2

27. Toys Attached to Cribs or Playpens(excluding labeling/instructions) — Section 4.26

28. Wheels, Tires, and Axles— Section 4.17

29. Cords and Rods— Section 4.10

Additional cpsia and CPSC Safety Testing Standards

Phthalates Testing:

1. CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 and/or GB/T 22048-2008 (Approved: June 25, 2018)

2. CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4 (Approved: July 3, 2020)

Lead Testing in Children’s Products:

1. Metal Jewelry:CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or .08.1/.08.2/.08.3

2. Metal Products:Same as above

3. Non-metal Products:CPSC-CH-E1002-08 and/or .08.1/.08.2/.08.3

Lead Paint Regulation:

16 CFR Part 1303 (CPSC-CH-E1003-09 or .09.1)

Other CPSC Requirements:

1. Pacifiers:16 CFR Part 1511

2. Rattles:16 CFR Part 1510

3. Small Parts Regulation:16 CFR Part 1501

4. Flammability of Clothing Textiles:16 CFR Part 1610 (excluding post-wash testing)

Testing & Certification Process

1. Contact Usvia email or WhatsApp. Our consultants will assess your testing needs based on product details and target export markets.

2. Receive a Quotation and Testing Plan. We’ll provide a detailed quotation and consultation on the testing items required for your product.

3. Confirm and Submit Your Testing Application Formafter approving the quotation.

4. Arrange Paymentand send proof of remittance as per instructions.

5. Testing Beginsat our laboratory. Test reports are issued within the agreed time frame.

For any inquiries or to begin the testing process, please reach out to our customer service advisors. We’re here to help ensure your product meets all U.S. regulatory standards.