How Much Does CPSIA Certification Cost?

cpsia certification Testing Fees

The cost of CPSIA certification is determined based on the material of the product. A related Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) is also required. The price usually depends on the material, color, and number of styles of the product.

For example, China’s JJR Laboratory charges between USD 698 and 1000, depending on the specific test items. To receive an accurate quote, please send us your product manual and images. We will provide a detailed quotation within 24 hours.

What Is the Impact of CPSIA?

CPSIA affects all manufacturers, importers, and distributors of toys, clothing, children’s products, and childcare articles intended for the U.S. market. All manufacturers must ensure their products comply with the relevant provisions, restrictions, standards, or regulations outlined by the law.

In terms of phthalates content, the following rules apply:

1. DEHP, DBP, and BBPare permanently banned.

2. DINP, DIDP, and DNOPare temporarily banned until a CHAP report determines their final status.

All related products must be tested by a CPSC-accredited laboratorybefore being sold in the U.S. market. Failure to comply may result in heavy fines and export interruptions.

What Products Are Covered Under CPSIA?

1. Toys and children’s products

2. Lead content in paints and surface coatings

3. Small parts that may pose a choking hazard

4. Rubber products and pacifiers

5. Cribs with guardrails

6. Children’s metal jewelry

7. Infant inflatable bouncers, baby walkers, jump ropes

What Does cpsia testing Include?

1. Lead Content Limits

Lead limits for children’s products are being phased in over three years:

1. Starting February 10, 2009, products designed for children aged 12 and under must not contain more than 600 parts per million (ppm)of lead.

2. Any product exceeding this limit is prohibited in the U.S. Violations can lead to serious civil and criminal penalties.

3. From August 14, 2009, the limit was reduced to 300 ppm.

4. From August 14, 2011, the limit was further reduced to 100 ppm, unless determined technically infeasible by the CPSC.

> The allowable lead (Pb) content is 0.01%. Anything above that is considered non-compliant.

2. Phthalates Restrictions

The maximum allowable content for each restricted phthalate is 0.1%. This includes:

1. Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

2. Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP)

3. Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)

4. Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

5. Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP)

6. Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP)

What Is the Certification Process and Cost for CPSIA?

1. Submit product images and application form.

2. Laboratory evaluates the informationand provides a quote.

3. Client confirms the quote, signs the application form and service agreement, pays the full fee, and prepares the samples.

4. Client ships the samplesto the testing laboratory.

5. Certification is issuedupon passing all required tests.

> ✅ The product must be tested by an accredited third-party laboratory.

> ✅ A certificate will be issued to confirm the product complies with the relevant standards and regulations.