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CPC for babyproofing products
Which rules apply to babyproofing products
- Lead and phthalate screening on every component; small-parts review so the protector itself is never a hazard; functional security testing.
- 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
Lead and phthalates per component, small parts after abuse, functional security testing.
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
Do cabinet locks need performance testing?
Yes: documented lock-strength testing is essential.
Are adhesive-mounted guards tested for adhesion?
Adhesive strength under pull and peel, including after reapplication.
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