As Amazon’s platform becomes more and more complete, its platform rules are also increasing. When sellers choose products, they will also consider the issue of product certification. So, which products need certification, and what certification requirements are there? TTS inspection gentleman specially sorted out some of the requirements for the certification of products on the Amazon platform, hoping to be helpful to everyone. The certifications and certificates listed below do not require every seller to apply, just apply according to their own needs.
Toy category
1. CPC Certification – Children’s Product Certificate All children’s products and children’s toys sold on Amazon’s US station must provide a children’s product certificate. CPC certification is applicable to all products that are mainly targeted for children aged 12 and under, such as toys, cradles, children’s clothing, etc. If produced locally in the United States, the manufacturer is responsible for providing, and if produced in other countries, the importer is responsible for providing. That is to say, cross-border sellers, as exporters, who want to sell products produced by Chinese factories to the United States, need to provide a CPC certificate to Amazon as a retailer/distributor.
2. EN71 EN71 is the normative standard for toy products in the EU market. Its significance is to carry out technical specifications for toy products entering the European market through the EN71 standard, so as to reduce or avoid the harm of toys to children.
3. FCC certification to ensure the safety of radio and wire communication products related to life and property. The following products exported to the United States require FCC certification: radio-controlled toys, computers and computer accessories, lamps (LED lamps, LED screens, stage lights, etc.), audio products (radio, TV, home audio, etc.), Bluetooth, wireless switches, etc. Security products (alarms, access control, monitors, cameras, etc.).
4. ASTMF963 In general, the first three parts of ASTMF963 are tested, including physical and mechanical properties test, flammability test, and eight toxic heavy metal tests-elements: lead (Pb) arsenic (As) antimony (Sb) barium (Ba) Cadmium (Cd) Chromium (Cr) Mercury (Hg) Selenium (Se), toys that use paint are all tested.
5. CPSIA (HR4040) lead content test and phthalate test Standardize the requirements for products containing lead or children’s products with lead paint, and prohibit the sale of certain products containing phthalates. Test items: rubber/pacifier, children’s bed with railing, children’s metal accessories, baby inflatable trampoline, baby walker, skipping rope.
6. Warning words.
For some small products such as small balls and marbles, Amazon sellers must print warning words on the product packaging, choking hazard – small objects. It is not suitable for children under 3 years old, and it should be stated on the package, otherwise, once there is a problem, the seller will have to sue.
Jewelry
1. REACH testing REACH testing: “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals,” is the EU’s regulations for preventive management of all chemicals entering its market. It came into effect on June 1, 2007. REACH testing, in fact, is to achieve a form of management of chemicals through testing, which has shown that the purpose of this product is to protect human health and the environment; maintain and improve the competitiveness of the EU chemical industry; increase the transparency of chemical information; reduce vertebrates test. Amazon requires manufacturers to provide REACH declarations or test reports that demonstrate compliance with REACH regulations for cadmium, nickel, and lead. These include: 1. Jewelry and imitation jewelry worn on the wrist and ankle, such as bracelets and anklets; 2. Jewelry and imitation jewelry worn on the neck, such as necklaces; 3. Jewelry that pierces the skin Jewelry and imitation jewelry, such as earrings and piercing goods; 4. Jewelry and imitation jewelry worn on fingers and toes, such as rings and toe rings.
Electronic product
1. FCC certification All communication electronic products entering the United States need to be certified by FCC, that is, testing and approval according to FCC technical standards by laboratories directly or indirectly authorized by FCC. 2. CE certification in the EU market The “CE” mark is a compulsory certification mark. Whether it is a product produced by an enterprise within the EU or a product produced in other countries, if it wants to circulate freely in the EU market, it must be affixed with the “CE” mark. , to show that the product complies with the essential requirements of the EU Directive on New Approaches to Technical Harmonization and Standardization. This is a mandatory requirement for products under EU law.
Food grade, beauty products
1. FDA certification The responsibility is to ensure the safety of food, cosmetics, drugs, biological agents, medical equipment and radiological products produced or imported in the United States. Fragrance, skincare, makeup, hair care, bath products, and health and personal care all require FDA certification.
Post time: Aug-11-2022