USA - General Product Safety (CPSC)

The ‘Consumer Product Safety Commission’ (CPSC) is committed to ensure safety of consumer products, by protecting the public from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. Regulation is based on federal laws, administered and enforced by CPSC, and covers many different products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals. The ‘Consumer Product Safety Act’ (CPSA) of 1972 is the umbrella statute. Children's products (intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger) are required to undergo third party testing by a CPSC-accepted laboratory and to have a written ‘Children's Product Certificate’ (CPC), demonstrating compliance with all applicable safety rules. General use products, for which consumer product safety rules apply, are required to undergo testing and have a written ‘General Certificate of Conformity’ (GCC) demonstrating compliance with all applicable rules. The manufacturer or importer is responsible for drafting and issuing either of certificates. We are ready to support your business ! Contact us for more information.