Infant Carrier CPC Certification and ASTM F2236 Report

To list a Soft Infant Carrier on Amazon US, you must provide a CPC (Children's Product Certificate) and an ASTM F2236 test report issued by a CPSC-accepted laboratory (for 2026, the report must be based on the F2236-24 version). Neither can be omitted.

Why is ASTM F2236 Required?

• Soft Carriers = 16 CFR 1226 Mandatory Standard, and this regulation incorporates the ASTM F2236 standard in its entirety.

• Starting February 22, 2025, the mandatory version was upgraded to ASTM F2236-24. Older versions (-14, -16, -16a) are no longer accepted by Amazon.

• Amazon Seller Central explicitly states: Soft carriers must provide an ASTM F2236 (latest version) report along with a CPC.

What Exactly Does "CPC + ASTM F2236" Include?

Required Tests (All must be included in the test report)

1. ASTM F2236-24 (Soft Carrier Specific Standard)

• Structural integrity, fastener tension, and webbing slip.

• Dynamic and static load testing of the seating area.

• Leg opening fall prevention test.

• Review of warning labels and instructional literature.

2. cpsia Chemical Testing

• Lead (Total lead < 90ppm).

• Phthalates (6P).

3. 16 CFR 1610 Flammability (Fabrics must pass this test).

4. 16 CFR 1130 Registration Card Requirements (Must be covered in the report).

The cpc certificate Must Specify

• Applicable Standard: 16 CFR 1226 (which represents ASTM F2236-24).

• Other Regulations: CPSIA, 16 CFR 1610, and 16 CFR 1130.

• Product & Lab Info: Manufacturer/Importer details, model number, production date, and CPSC-accepted laboratory information.

3. Required Files for Amazon Upload (All are mandatory)

• CPC Certificate (PDF format).

• Complete Test Report from a CPSC-accepted laboratory (PDF format, must include ASTM F2236-24, Chemical, and Flammability tests).

• Clear photos of the Tracking Label (This must be permanently sewn onto the product and display the manufacturer, batch number, and production date).

• Photos of the Registration Card.

• Actual photos of the English manual and warnings (Must include mandatory safety warnings, such as "Do not use for sleep").

4. Most Common Rejection Reasons in 2026 (Common Pitfalls)

• Outdated Report: The test report is still based on F2236-14 or F2236-16 (Amazon only recognizes the -24 version now).

• Unrecognized Lab: The laboratory is not on the CPSC-accepted list (Having ISO 17025 certification is not enough; the lab must have a CPSC registration number).

• Incomplete CPC: The CPC does not list 16 CFR 1226 or ASTM F2236-24.

• Missing Tests: Only the ASTM F2236 test was conducted, completely missing the CPSIA or 16 CFR 1610 tests.

• Labeling Issues: The Tracking Label or Registration Card is either missing or non-compliant.

For soft infant carriers sold on the US marketplace, you must complete the ASTM F2236-24, CPSIA (Lead & Phthalates), 16 CFR 1610 (Flammability), and 1130 (Registration Card) requirements. The test report must be issued by a CPSC-accepted laboratory, which is then used to create the CPC certificate. None of these steps can be skipped.