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CPC certificates for wooden toys
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What labs test on a wooden toy
- Each paint and finish color for lead in surface coatings (16 CFR Part 1303) and the substrate wood for total lead (CPSIA Section 101).
- The toy safety standard for mechanical hazards: small parts, sharp edges, drop tests, and (for under-3s) small parts after abuse testing.
- Any non-wood components: strings and cords (entanglement), magnets, batteries, or hinges have their own provisions.
Wood-specific notes
Natural wood variations are usually acceptable to labs within one material declaration, but stains and seals are separate materials and may be tested separately. Moisture content and splinter performance are quality issues, not certification issues, but they drive returns: sand and finish to production standard before sending samples.
Questions people ask
Is unfinished wood exempt from lead testing?
Unfinished, unpainted natural wood often receives reduced testing scope since untreated wood rarely exceeds lead limits, but labs still typically verify it. Ask your lab to confirm the reduced scope in writing.
Do I need a new certificate for each color?
Each paint color is a distinct material: labs usually test each color separately, and your certificate should cover the colors your report actually tested.
My wooden toy is for display only. Is it a toy?
If it is marketed or likely to be used by children 12 and under for play, it is a children’s product. Decorative-only positioning must be genuine and consistent.
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