Which rules apply to water tables
- Lead and phthalate screening on basin and accessories; stability with water weight; drainage; drowning warnings.
- 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
Material screening, structural review with water weight, drainage performance, small parts on accessories.
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 included water toys need testing?
Yes: cups and figurines are part of the product.
Can water tables be left outside?
Cover drainage and mold guidance in instructions.
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