Which rules apply to baby bottles
- Bottles for infants need lead and phthalate screening on plastic, silicone, and printed artwork, plus structural review of nipples, rings, and vents.
- 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
Test every material in contact with liquid and hands: bottle body, nipple, collar, valve. BPA-free claims need supplier documentation that matches the shipped resin.
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
Are glass bottles exempt?
Glass bodies still ship with plastic/silicone parts that are tested. Prints and coatings on glass are also screened.
Do warming accessories need a separate CPC?
Yes when sold separately. Bundles should cover every included component.
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