Which rules apply to this product
- CPSIA section 101 total lead content in accessible substrate materials.
- 16 CFR part 1303 lead in paint and surface coatings where painted or coated.
- CPSIA section 103 tracking labels: manufacturer, location, and date of manufacture on product and packaging.
The testing and certification path
Book testing at a laboratory that is CPSC-accepted for each rule, issue the CPC in your own name citing the rules your report supports, and keep the certificate with its test report for at least five years. Marketplaces ask for the pair, not the certificate alone.
Questions people ask
Is Prop 65 only about warnings?
Primarily: Prop 65 is a warning law, but settlements include reformulation commitments, and the warning itself affects conversion. Many sellers reformulate rather than warn.
Do online-only sellers need Prop 65 warnings?
Yes: shipping into California counts, and online warnings are expected for e-commerce listings. Marketplaces increasingly require the warning on the listing itself.
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