What is the Infant Carrier CPC Certification ASTM F2236 Report?

To list Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers on Amazon US, you must provide a CPC (Children's Product Certificate) and an ASTM F2236 test report issued by a CPSC-accepted laboratory (such as JJR). In 2026, the standard must be F2236-24. Neither can be missing.

Why is ASTM F2236 Required?

• Soft Carriers = 16 CFR 1226 Mandatory Standard: This regulation incorporates ASTM F2236 by reference in its entirety (CPSC).

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

• Amazon Seller Central Requirements: Amazon explicitly states that soft carriers must provide the ASTM F2236 (latest version) report along with the CPC.

What Exactly Does "CPC + ASTM F2236" Include?

Mandatory Tests (Must All Be Included in the Report)

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

• Structural integrity, fastener strength, and strap slip.

• Dynamic and static load of the seating area.

• Leg opening fall hazard tests.

• Warning label and instructional literature review (CPSC).

1. cpsia Chemical Requirements:

• Lead (Total Lead < 90ppm).

• Phthalates (6P).

1. 16 CFR 1610 Flammability: Fabrics must pass this standard.

2. 16 CFR 1130 Registration Card Requirements: The report must cover this requirement.

The cpc certificate Must Specify

• Applicable Standards: 16 CFR 1226 (i.e., ASTM F2236-24), CPSIA, 16 CFR 1610, and 16 CFR 1130.

• Information: Manufacturer/Importer details, model number, date of manufacture, and CPSC-accepted laboratory information.

3. Files to Upload in Amazon Seller Central (All are Required)

• CPC Certificate (PDF format).

• Complete Test Report from a CPSC-accepted laboratory (PDF format). This must include ASTM F2236-24, chemical testing, and flammability testing.

• Clear Photos of the Tracking Label: This label must be permanently affixed (sewn) onto the product, showing the manufacturer, batch number, and production date.

• Photos of the Product Registration Card.

• Actual Photos of the English Instructions and Warning Labels: Must include mandatory warnings such as "Do not use for sleep."

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

• Incorrect Standard Version: Submitting a report for F2236-14 or -16 (Amazon only accepts -24 now).

• Unrecognized Laboratory: The laboratory is not on the CPSC-accepted list. (An ISO 17025 accreditation alone is insufficient; it must have a CPSC registration number).

• Missing Information on CPC: The CPC does not explicitly list 16 CFR 1226 or ASTM F2236-24.

• Incomplete Testing: Only the ASTM F2236 test was conducted, missing the CPSIA or 16 CFR 1610 components.

• Missing or Non-compliant Labels: The tracking label or registration card is either missing or fails to meet compliance standards.

Summary in One Sentence

For soft infant and toddler carriers on the Amazon US marketplace, you must successfully complete ASTM F2236-24, CPSIA (Lead and Phthalates), 16 CFR 1610 (Flammability), and 1130 (Registration Card) testing through a CPSC-accepted laboratory to obtain the test report, and subsequently issue a CPC certificate—none of these steps can be skipped.