US-CPSIA • US
US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
US federal law imposing additional safety, testing and certification requirements, especially for children's products.
Topics
Product SafetyConsumer ProductsChildren's Products
Description
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act amended and strengthened the US consumer product safety framework, including requirements related to lead, phthalates, testing, certification and children's products.
What to do
- Determine whether the product is a children's product or otherwise subject to CPSIA requirements.
- Check applicable lead, phthalate, testing and certification requirements.
- Ensure required certificates and supporting records are available.
- Maintain compliance documentation for products marketed in the United States.
References
- CPSC – The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Acthttps://www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Statutes/The-Consumer-Product-Safety-Improvement-Act