Where Can I Get a CPC Certification

The full name of the CPC certificate is Children’s Product Certificate, which applies to children’s products for those under 12 years old, such as toys, cradles, baby carriers, children’s clothing, etc. If the product is manufactured locally in the United States, the manufacturer is responsible for providing the certificate; if produced in other countries, the importer shall issue the certificate.

A CPC is essentially a self-declaration document that includes product information, as well as the tested product safety standards and items.

Amazon US requires all children’s toys and children’s products to provide a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC). When listing child-related product categories on Amazon US (including toys, baby products, etc.), sellers must submit a cpc certificate; otherwise, the products will not be allowed for sale.

Despite being called a "certificate", the CPC Certification is not issued by any official authority nor filed with relevant government departments. In fact, it is a "guarantee letter" drafted and fully responsible for by the manufacturer/importer,

stating that the product complies with all applicable U.S. local children’s product safety regulations and other laws and regulations.

Amazon requires merchants to upload a CPC certificate when listing certain product categories (e.g., children’s toys, baby products). Relevant children’s products without a CPC certificate are prohibited from being sold online.

Currently, children’s toys and mother-and-baby products exported to the United States all require a CPC certification certificate and a cpsia report for customs clearance.

Overseas e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress have also successively required CPC children’s product safety certificates for Chinese-manufactured children’s toys and mother-and-baby products.

Scope of Control

①　Children’s clothing, children’s toys, children’s school supplies, children’s accessories

②　Children’s products (consumer goods designed for or primarily used by children aged 12 or under),

such as children’s toys, children’s clothing, children’s school supplies, etc.

Where is the CPC Certificate Used?

Currently, children’s products, toys, and mother-and-baby products exported to the United States all require a CPC certification certificate and a CPSIA report for customs clearance.

Overseas e-commerce platforms including Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress have also successively mandated CPC children’s product safety certificates for Chinese-manufactured children’s toys and mother-and-baby products.

CPC Certification Requirements for Products

①　Children’s products must comply with relevant rules and safety regulations and undergo mandatory third-party testing.

②　Testing must be conducted in a laboratory recognized by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission).

③　The CPC certificate shall be issued with the assistance of a third-party laboratory based on third-party test results.

④　Children’s products must meet all applicable rules or regulations.

Notes on CPC Certificates

①　The CPC certificate must be based on test results from a CPSC-recognized third-party testing laboratory.

②　The certificate must include U.S. importer information.

③　Children’s products must comply with all relevant safety rules and regulations.

Information Required in a CPC Certificate

(1) Product information (name and description)

(2) All applicable regulations and statutes for the product

(3) Manufacturer information:

①　Name, address, and telephone number

(4) Product production date and location:

①　The production date must include the year and month

②　The address must specify the city

CPC Application Process

①　Laboratory evaluates samples and verifies the contract

②　Arranges sample delivery

③　Sample testing at JJR Laboratory (China)

④　Compiles test report

⑤　Issues CPC certificate upon report qualification

Processing cycle: Approximately 1 week