The CPSIA requires domestic manufacturers, including printers, importers, and private labelers of children's products, children's toys, and child care articles to test their products and certify that they comply with the new lead and phthalate content limits established by the CPSIA. For children's products manufactured by printers, such as books, magazines, flashcards, baseball cards, posters, calendars, etc., a formal Children's Product Certificate (Certificate of Compliance) must be issued by the printer and accompany all products.
CPSIA Resources
- CPSIA Frequently Asked Questions - This document provides answers to many questions frequently asked about CPSIA compliance
- CPSIA Fact Sheet - This fact sheet provides an overview of the recent changes to the CPSIA and compliance requirements
- Model CPSIA Letter to Print Customers - Printers can use this letter template to inform customers about their efforts to ensure their products are compliant with the CPSIA
- "Printing Industries Achieves Regulatory Relief for Printed Children's Products" - In this article Printing Industries' Gary Jones explains the recent changes to the CPSIA and compliance expectations
- CPSC Accredited Third Party Testing Laboratories - This website provides an up to date list of CPSC accepted testing laboratories.
- CPC Decision Tree - This decision tree is a guide for printers to determine if an ordinary book or ordinary paper based item requires third party testing and a Childrens Product Certificate