Children's Jewelry CPC Certification and ASTM F2923 Testing

The U.S. Amazon platform has strict safety certification requirements for children's jewelry to ensure these products meet consumer safety standards. Specifically, jewelry intended for children aged 12 and under must comply with ASTM F2923-20 (Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry) to ensure the health and safety of children.

Applicable Children’s Jewelry Products

Children’s jewelry refers to items primarily intended for children aged 12 and under to wear or use as decorative items. This includes, but is not limited to:

- Anklets

- Bracelets

- Earrings

- Necklaces

- Rings

- Jewelry-making or repair kits

- Watches

Amazon’s Requirements for Children’s Jewelry

All children’s jewelry sold on Amazon must be tested and comply with one of the following:

- astm f2923-20 (Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry)

OR

- All of the following regulations:

- Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (lead, phthalates, cadmium restrictions)

- Section 14(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (tracking labels)

- 16 CFR Part 1303 (ban on lead-containing paint and coatings)

- 16 CFR Parts 1500.50–1500.53 (use and abuse testing for toys and children’s products)

Product Detail Page Requirements

- The age grading listed on your product detail page must match the age listed in the test report.

- Appropriate hazard warnings must be included, such as:

- Small parts warning

- Magnet warning, if applicable

1. Scope and Product Definition

Under Amazon’s policy, all children’s jewelry products must be tested in accordance with ASTM F2923. These are products primarily worn by children aged 12 or younger, including the items mentioned above. Compliance includes:

- ASTM F2923-20 standard

- U.S. CPSIA requirements, such as limits for lead, phthalates, and cadmium

2. Product Testing Standards

ASTM F2923 addresses both chemical and physical safety aspects:

Chemical Safety:

- Jewelry must not exceed limits for harmful substances like lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, phthalates, and nickel.

- For example, the cadmium screening limit was lowered from 300 ppm to 75 ppm to reduce health risks.

Physical Safety:

- Neckwear must break under 15 pounds of force to prevent strangulation.

- Magnetic jewelry must pass loose magnet testing to ensure magnets don’t detach during use or misuse.

- Battery-powered jewelry must have secure battery compartments that cannot be opened without tools.

- Sharp edges are not allowed on jewelry for children 8 years or younger.

3. CPC Certification and Amazon Requirements

Children’s jewelry must have a CPC (Children’s Product Certificate), as required by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). To sell such products on Amazon:

- Ensure compliance with ASTM F2923 or all relevant regulations.

- Match the product’s age grading with the test report.

- Include appropriate safety warnings on the product page.

- Provide valid testing reports or certification documents to prove compliance.

Testing services are available through JJR Laboratory in China.