How to Get Children's Product Certificate (CPC)?

Recently, cases of product delisting on Amazon US due to the lack of a CPC certificate have occurred frequently. The types of products removed from the platform are diverse, including children's toys, children's jewelry, children's school supplies, etc. So what are the specific requirements for CPC Certification, and how to provide a valid cpc certificate to buyers or sales platforms? JJR Testing provides you with professional guidance and thoughtful services.

About CPC Certification

(1) What is a CPC Certificate?

CPC, short for Children's Product Certificate, is a document required by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (cpsia). It mandates that U.S.-based manufacturers and importers of children's products must, based on test results from CPSC-accredited third-party laboratories, certify in writing via a CPC that their products comply with applicable children's product safety regulations.

(2) Which Products Require a CPC Certificate?

Children's products (consumer goods designed for, or primarily intended for use by, children aged 12 or under).

(3) Who Issues the CPC Certificate?

U.S. manufacturers, U.S. importers, or third-party organizations (e.g., testing institutions) on their behalf.

(4) Who is Responsible for CPC Certification?

For products imported into the U.S., the U.S. importer bears legal responsibility.

(5) Content of a CPC Certificate

①　Product Information: A detailed description of the products covered by the certificate to ensure unique identification;

②　Applicable CPSC Safety Regulations Passed by the Product: Tests must be conducted by a CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory;

③　Name, Address, and Contact Information of the U.S. Importer or Domestic Manufacturer Certifying Product Compliance;

④　Contact Information of the Person Maintaining Test Reports;

⑤　Date and Location of Product Manufacture;

⑥　Date and Location of Product Testing;

⑦　Information of the CPSC-Accredited Third-Party Laboratory That Conducted the Tests.

How to get a CPC Certificate

Common Issues During CPC Certification Review

Based on statistics of common reasons for review failures, the main issues are as follows:

①　The CPC certificate does not include U.S. importer information;

②　Incomplete or missing testing regulations and items;

③　Test reports not issued by a CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory;

④　Falsified test reports.

Core Advantages of JJR

①　Authoritative Accreditation: JJR is a CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory and an Amazon third-party service provider;

②　Buyer Trust: JJR has gained recognition and trust from numerous international brand owners and traders;

③　Professional Reputation: JJR has extensive experience and resources in children's product testing and CPC certificate services, ensuring your products can be sold smoothly on platforms.