Crib Mattress Safety Standards

16 CFR Part 1241is a safety standard for crib mattresses established and published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2022.

CPC Requirements for Crib Mattresses

1. Lead in Paint and Surface Coatings

The lead content in paint and surface coatings on children's products must not exceed 0.009% (90 ppm).

2. Total Lead Content

The total lead content in any accessible part of a children's product must not exceed 100 ppm (0.01%).

Note: 16 CFR § 1500.87 addresses accessibility for total lead content.

3. Phthalates

The content of regulated phthalates in any accessible component of a child care article must not exceed 0.1% (1000 ppm).

Note: 16 CFR Part 1199 addresses the accessibility of regulated phthalates.

4. Testing and Certification

Children’s products must be tested by a CPSC-accredited third-party laboratoryto ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations. Based on the test results, domestic manufacturers (or U.S. importers) must issue a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)to demonstrate compliance.

5. Tracking Labels

Children's products must have permanent, visible labelson both the product and its packaging. These labels must enable consumers to identify the manufacturer or private labeler, location and date of manufacture, batch or run number, and specific origin of the product.

6. Additional Labeling

Durable infant or toddler products must also bear permanent labelson the product with the manufacturer’s contact information, as well as the model name and number.

7. Product Registration Card

Durable infant or toddler products must be accompanied by a postage-paid product registration card. This card must include the name of the manufacturer or private labeler, their contact information, manufacturing location and date, and the model name and number.

Manufacturers are required to keep records of the registrant’s name, address, email address, and other contact information.

8. Flammability Requirements

Mattresses must comply with:

①　16 CFR Part 1632: Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads

②　16 CFR Part 1633: Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

CPC Certification Process for Crib Mattresses

1. Submit Application Form

Submit a testing application form to the testing agency, specifying product details and testing requirements.

2. Send Samples

Send crib mattress samples to the testing agency for evaluation.

3. Sign Contract

Sign a testing agreement with the agency, confirming the testing items, costs, and timeline.

4. Testing Arrangements

The testing agency will conduct tests in accordance with 16 CFR Part 1241and ASTM F2933-21.

5. Issuance of Test Report

Upon completion of testing, the agency will issue a formal test report.