How to get a 16 CFR Part 1216 Test Report?

What Are Infant Walkers?

Infant walkers are mobile devices that enable children to move across flat surfaces by pushing themselves while seated or standing within the device.

What Is the Purpose of the Infant Walker Standard?

The CPC Certification for infant walkers under 16 CFR Part 1216and ASTM F977aims to significantly reduce the risks of death and injury associated with the use of infant walkers. This includes injuries or fatalities resulting from falls down stairs, from one level to another, or from tip-overs. Infant walkers are designed to allow mobility across flat surfaces when pushed by a child seated or standing inside.

Requirements for Infant Walkers

1. Physical Performance testing

a. Stair-Fall Prevention: The walker must not fall off when approaching the edge of stairs from any direction (front, back, sides).

b. Tip-Over Stability: The walker must remain stable on flat surfaces under forward, backward, and sideways tilt tests.

c. Seat Load Testing: The seating area must support the child under both dynamic (bouncing) and static (sustained pressure) conditions.

d. Torque and Tension Testing: Components like wheels and armrests must remain securely attached under external force.

e. Locking Mechanism Test: Ensures the latching/locking devices are reliable and do not collapse during use.

2. Chemical Safety Testing

a. Lead Content Limitations: Accessible parts must contain no more than 100 ppm of total lead; surface coatings must not exceed 90 ppm.

b. Phthalates: Must comply with the restrictions set forth in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

3. Additional Requirements

a. Tracking Labels: Products and packaging must be permanently labeled with manufacturing date, origin, and other traceable information.

b. Warning Labels: Must include clear usage instructions and hazard warnings such as “Do not use near stairs.”

CPC Certification for Infant Walkers

Infant walkers must be tested by a CPSC-accredited third-party testing laboratory, such as JJR Lab, to ensure compliance with infant walker standards and all other applicable children's product safety regulations. Based on the test results, the U.S. manufacturer or importer must issue a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC).

Registration Card Requirements

Each infant walker manufacturer must:

1. Provide a prepaid consumer registration cardwith each product.

2. Maintain consumer records of registered products.

3. Permanently mark the product with:

a. Manufacturer’s name and contact information

b. Model name and number

c. Date of manufacture for each unit

Tracking Label Requirements

Infant walkers must carry tracking labels or other distinguishable permanent markingson both the product and its packaging. These labels must include:

1. Name of the manufacturer or private labeler

2. Location and date of manufacture

3. Batch, run number, or other identifying details for product grouping

Certification Process (e.g., for Selling on Amazon)

1. Select a Lab: Choose a CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory(e.g., JJR Lab in China) for product testing.

2. Submit Samples: Provide at least two samples for physical and chemical testing; lab issues a full test report.

3. Draft the CPC Certificate: Manufacturer or importer prepares the Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)based on the test report, including product details, applicable standards, and lab credentials.

4. Submit for Platform Review: Upload the CPC certificate and test report to Amazon; product can only be listed once approved.

Market Overview

There is strong market demand for infant walkers in the U.S. However, concerns have grown regarding their safety and potential impact on child development. As a result, safety testing and regulatory compliancehave become increasingly important.

JJR Laboratoryis a CPSC-recognized, ISO/IEC 17025-accreditedtesting lab with CNASand A2LAcertifications, offering complete 16 CFR Part 1216testing and product evaluation services.