Tracking Info on Children's Products & Testing Labs to ASTM F963-16

1. U.S. Consumer Product SafetyU.S. Consumer Product Safety
CommissionCommission
Views expressed in this presentation are those of CPSC staff and do not necessarilyViews expressed in this presentation are those of CPSC staff and do not necessarily
represent the views of the Commission.represent the views of the Commission.
Safety Seminar
New York City Toy Fair 2017
Shelby Mathis
Small Business Ombudsman

2. Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda
 Tracking Information onTracking Information on
Children’s ProductsChildren’s Products
 RequirementsRequirements
 Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
 CPSC-Accepted Testing LaboratoriesCPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories
 New Toy Standard (ASTM F963-16)New Toy Standard (ASTM F963-16)
 How to Find Accepted LaboratoriesHow to Find Accepted Laboratories
 CPSC Business Resources AvailableCPSC Business Resources Available
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3. Tracking Information:Tracking Information:
RequirementsRequirements
 Permanently affixedPermanently affixed to children’sto children’s product and itsproduct and its
packagingpackaging - Section 103 of CPSIA- Section 103 of CPSIA
 Applies to children’s products made on or afterApplies to children’s products made on or after
August 14, 2009August 14, 2009
 No retroactive applicationNo retroactive application
 CPSC has published an officialCPSC has published an official Statement of PolicyStatement of Policy
available on our websiteavailable on our website
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4. Tracking Information:Tracking Information:
RequirementsRequirements
 Distinguishing marks must provide identifyingDistinguishing marks must provide identifying
information enabling the purchaser to ascertain:information enabling the purchaser to ascertain:
 Manufacturer or private labeler nameManufacturer or private labeler name
 Location and date of production ofLocation and date of production of
the productthe product
 Detailed info on the manufacturing process, such as batchDetailed info on the manufacturing process, such as batch
or run numberor run number
 Any other info to ascertain source of productAny other info to ascertain source of product
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5. Tracking Information:Tracking Information:
FAQsFAQs
 Who must comply?Who must comply?
 Manufacturers and importers.Manufacturers and importers.
 Must the tracking label be tested and certified?Must the tracking label be tested and certified?
 No, but the tracking mark itself must comply withNo, but the tracking mark itself must comply with
lead content requirements for children’s products.lead content requirements for children’s products.
 Does an adhesive label on disposable packaging meetDoes an adhesive label on disposable packaging meet
the “permanently affixed” requirement?the “permanently affixed” requirement?
 Maybe, if the adhesive label on the packaging isMaybe, if the adhesive label on the packaging is
durable enough to reach the consumer.durable enough to reach the consumer.
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6. Tracking Information:Tracking Information:
FAQsFAQs
 Must the product and packaging both beMust the product and packaging both be
marked?marked?
 Yes, to the extent practicable, with few exceptions:Yes, to the extent practicable, with few exceptions:
 Product too small to markProduct too small to mark
 Product stored in box – mark the box and one integralProduct stored in box – mark the box and one integral
part of product, but not individual pieces (part of product, but not individual pieces (e.g.,e.g., boardboard
game)game)
 Product impossible to mark (Product impossible to mark (e.g.,e.g., elastics, beads, jewelry)elastics, beads, jewelry)
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7. Tracking Information:Tracking Information:
FAQsFAQs
 Must the product and packaging both beMust the product and packaging both be
marked?marked?
 Yes, to the extent practicable, with few exceptions:Yes, to the extent practicable, with few exceptions:
 Aesthetics of the product ruined by mark and cannot beAesthetics of the product ruined by mark and cannot be
placed in an inconspicuous locationplaced in an inconspicuous location
 Products sold in pairs, if both itemsProducts sold in pairs, if both items
integral to pair then only one needsintegral to pair then only one needs
to be marked (to be marked (e.g.e.g. shoes)shoes)
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8. Tracking Information:Tracking Information:
FAQsFAQs
 What meets the “location of production”What meets the “location of production”
requirement?requirement?
 City, state, and country of manufacture are sufficientCity, state, and country of manufacture are sufficient
(province and country could also be sufficient)(province and country could also be sufficient)
 Should an importer’s name appear on theShould an importer’s name appear on the
tracking label instead of the manufacturer’s?tracking label instead of the manufacturer’s?
 Yes, if the product is being manufactured outside theYes, if the product is being manufactured outside the
United States.United States.
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9. CPSC-Accepted TestingCPSC-Accepted Testing
LaboratoriesLaboratories
 New Toy Standard, ASTM F963-16, effectiveNew Toy Standard, ASTM F963-16, effective
April 30, 2017April 30, 2017
 CPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories to NewCPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories to New
StandardStandard
 CPSC will accept testing to ASTM F963-16 from labsCPSC will accept testing to ASTM F963-16 from labs
already accepted for same section in ASTM F963-11already accepted for same section in ASTM F963-11
 Labs conducting new testing must show “ASTMLabs conducting new testing must show “ASTM
F963-16” in test reports and section numbers fromF963-16” in test reports and section numbers from
the standard to which the product was evaluatedthe standard to which the product was evaluated
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10. CPSC-Accepted TestingCPSC-Accepted Testing
LaboratoriesLaboratories
 Testing Laboratories –New Sections in ASTMTesting Laboratories –New Sections in ASTM
F963-16F963-16
 Toy Chests (Section 4.41) – CPSC will accept testingToy Chests (Section 4.41) – CPSC will accept testing
from labs already accepted to ASTM F963-07from labs already accepted to ASTM F963-07εε1,1,
Section 4.27 for Toy ChestsSection 4.27 for Toy Chests
 Expanding Materials (Section 4.40) –Expanding Materials (Section 4.40) –
CPSC will accept testing from labsCPSC will accept testing from labs
already accepted for ASTM F963-11,already accepted for ASTM F963-11,
Sections 4.6 (Small Objects) and 4.24 (Squeeze Toys)Sections 4.6 (Small Objects) and 4.24 (Squeeze Toys)
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11. CPSC-Accepted TestingCPSC-Accepted Testing
LaboratoriesLaboratories
 Timeline for Testing Report AcceptanceTimeline for Testing Report Acceptance
 CPSC will accept ASTM F963-16 test results fromCPSC will accept ASTM F963-16 test results from
CPSC-accepted ASTM F963-11 labs untilCPSC-accepted ASTM F963-11 labs until FebruaryFebruary
4, 20194, 2019 (2 years from effective date of publication in(2 years from effective date of publication in
Federal RegisterFederal Register))
 Applications to new Toy Standard should beApplications to new Toy Standard should be
submitted to CPSC via:submitted to CPSC via:
www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/labregentrywww.cpsc.gov/cgibin/labregentry
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12. CPSC-Accepted TestingCPSC-Accepted Testing
LaboratoriesLaboratories
 Can submit application for accreditation to newCan submit application for accreditation to new
standard as of February 2, 2017standard as of February 2, 2017
 Labs are accepted on a test-by-test basis, and mustLabs are accepted on a test-by-test basis, and must
reapply with the CPSC when their accreditation isreapply with the CPSC when their accreditation is
renewed (at least every 2 years.) (16 C.F.R. 1112.35(b)renewed (at least every 2 years.) (16 C.F.R. 1112.35(b)
(1)).(1)).
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13. CPSC-Accepted TestingCPSC-Accepted Testing
LaboratoriesLaboratories
 Find a CPSC-accepted lab via our website:Find a CPSC-accepted lab via our website:
www.cpsc.gov/labsearchwww.cpsc.gov/labsearch
 Can Narrow search byCan Narrow search by
Region (by country)Region (by country)
 Can Narrow search by ScopeCan Narrow search by Scope
(or specific product testing needed)(or specific product testing needed)
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14. CPSC Business ResourcesCPSC Business Resources
Shelby MathisShelby Mathis
Small Business OmbudsmanSmall Business Ombudsman
Tele: 301-504-7945Tele: 301-504-7945
Email: smathis@cpsc.govEmail: smathis@cpsc.gov
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@CPSCSmallBiz@CPSCSmallBiz
Regulatory RobotRegulatory Robot
https://business.cpsc.gov/robothttps://business.cpsc.gov/robot
Desktop Reference GuideDesktop Reference Guide
www.cpsc.gov/desktopguidewww.cpsc.gov/desktopguide
CPSC-Accepted LaboratoriesCPSC-Accepted Laboratories
Search Page:Search Page:
www.cpsc.gov/LabSearchwww.cpsc.gov/LabSearch