Which rules apply to rattles
- Rattles have a dedicated federal standard (part 1510) for rigid ends that can enter an infant’s mouth, plus the usual toy/lead/small-parts stack.
- 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
Part 1510 dimensional gauges, sound inserts that stay contained, paint lead, and handle integrity after drop and pull.
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 every noisy infant toy a rattle under part 1510?
Part 1510 targets rigid rattles. Soft fabric rattles still need toy/lead/small-parts coverage — ask the lab which clauses apply.
Do beads inside need to stay sealed forever?
Yes: containment after abuse is the classic failure. Seam and weld quality matter.
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