CPSIA Certification Testing for Children’s Footwear

JJR Laboratory in Chinaprovides professional and efficient RSL (Restricted Substances List) chemical testing services for footwear manufacturers and suppliers. Our services ensure that your products comply with global regulations on hazardous substances (such as EU REACH, US CPSIA, and China GB standards). Through precise testing and analysis, we help enterprises mitigate trade risks, enhance product safety, and strengthen market competitiveness.

The US CPSIA Actenforces some of the strictest safety controls on children’s products worldwide. All children’s footwear exported to the United States must pass chemical tests for lead, phthalates, and other substances, as well as physical safety assessments, and be accompanied by a CPC (Children’s Product Certificate). In recent years, over 30% of product recalls due to excessive hazardous substances involved footwear. Our comprehensive testing and compliance guidance help companies control risks at the source, safeguard children’s health, and protect brand reputation.

cpsia test Package for Children’s Footwear

1. Applicable Products

a. Finished footwear for children: sports shoes, toddler shoes, sandals, boots, etc. (ages 0-12)

b. Materials and components:

c.   Outsoles (rubber, EVA, TPU, etc.)

d.   Textile fabrics, leather, synthetic leather

e.   Decorations (sequins, appliqués, lace buckles, etc.)

f.   Adhesives, coating materials

2. Testing Lead Time

Standard: 4–7 business days

Note: Actual lead time may vary for special items. For expedited service, please contact customer support.

3. Sample Quantity Requirements

Please consult our customer service team via email for specific requirements.

4. CPSIA Test Package Examples for Children’s Footwear

Chemical Safety Testing

1. Lead content: Lead in surface coatings and substrates (limit ≤ 90 ppm / 100 ppm)

2. Phthalates (plasticizers): DEHP, DBP, BBP, and three other types (limit ≤ 0.1%)

3. Cadmium content: Cadmium in surface coatings and synthetic materials (limit ≤ 75 ppm)

4. Formaldehyde release: Verify free formaldehyde levels meet standards for infant/toddler footwear

5. Other hazardous substances: Bisphenol A (BPA), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), etc.

Physical Safety and Label Compliance

1. Small parts testing (to prevent choking hazards)

2. Tensile strength testing for laces, buttons, and other accessories

3. Review of product labels and warning statements for compliance