CPSC rules that require a certificate

80 rules from CPSC's two lists. Each page shows the scope, the eFiling citation codes and the sources. Data last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant.

Rules requiring third-party testing (children's products)

A CPSC-accepted lab must test children's products against these rules, and you issue a Children's Product Certificate.

15 U.S.C. 1278a
CPSIA section 101: total lead content limit for children's products (15 U.S.C. 1278a)
15 U.S.C. 2056e; 16 CFR 1263.3; 16 CFR 1263.4
Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries (16 CFR 1263.3, 1263.4) and child-resistant packaging for button cell or coin batteries (15 U.S.C. 2056e, Reese's Law)
16 CFR 1250.4
Requirements for Water Beads (Safety Standard for Toys)
16 CFR 1250.5
Requirements for Neck Floats (Safety Standard for Toys)
16 CFR 1500.86(a)(5)
Exemption from classification as a banned toy for clacker balls (16 CFR 1500.86(a)(5))
16 CFR 1500.86(a)(7); 16 CFR 1500.86(a)(8)Low confidence
Exemptions from classification as banned toys for dive sticks and similar articles (16 CFR 1500.86(a)(7) and (a)(8))
16 CFR part 1203
Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets
16 CFR part 1215
Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats
16 CFR part 1216
Safety Standard for Infant Walkers
16 CFR part 1217
Safety Standard for Toddler Beds
16 CFR part 1218
Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles
16 CFR part 1219
Safety Standard for Full-Size Baby Cribs
16 CFR part 1220
Safety Standard for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
16 CFR part 1221
Safety Standard for Play Yards
16 CFR part 1222
Safety Standard for Bedside Sleepers
16 CFR part 1223
Safety Standard for Infant and Cradle Swings
16 CFR part 1224
Safety Standard for Portable Bed Rails
16 CFR part 1225
Safety Standard for Hand-Held Infant Carriers
16 CFR part 1226
Safety Standard for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers
16 CFR part 1227
Safety Standard for Carriages and Strollers
16 CFR part 1228
Safety Standard for Sling Carriers
16 CFR part 1229
Safety Standard for Infant Bouncer Seats
16 CFR part 1230
Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers
16 CFR part 1231
Safety Standard for High Chairs
16 CFR part 1232
Safety Standard for Children's Folding Chairs and Children's Folding Stools
16 CFR part 1233
Safety Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs
16 CFR part 1234
Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs
16 CFR part 1235
Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products
16 CFR part 1236
Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products
16 CFR part 1237
Safety Standard for Booster Seats
16 CFR part 1238
Safety Standard for Stationary Activity Centers
16 CFR part 1239
Safety Standard for Gates and Enclosures
16 CFR part 1241
Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses
16 CFR part 1242
Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows
16 CFR part 1243
Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions
16 CFR part 1250
Safety Standard for Toys
16 CFR part 1261
Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units
16 CFR part 1262
Safety Standard for Magnets
16 CFR part 1272Low confidence
Marking of Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms
16 CFR part 1303
Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
16 CFR part 1307
Prohibition of Children's Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates
16 CFR part 1420
Requirements for All Terrain Vehicles
16 CFR part 1501
Method for Identifying Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children under 3 Years of Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration, or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts
16 CFR part 1505
Requirements for Electrically Operated Toys or Other Electrically Operated Articles Intended for Use by Children
16 CFR part 1510
Requirements for Rattles
16 CFR part 1511
Requirements for Pacifiers
16 CFR part 1512
Requirements for Bicycles
16 CFR part 1513
Requirements for Bunk Beds
16 CFR part 1610
Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
16 CFR part 1611
Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film
16 CFR part 1615
Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X (FF 3-71)
16 CFR part 1616
Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 Through 14 (FF 5-74)
16 CFR part 1630
Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (FF 1-70)
16 CFR part 1631
Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (FF 2-70)
16 CFR part 1632
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)
16 CFR part 1633
Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

Rules requiring a GCC

These rules require a General Certificate of Conformity but are not on the third-party testing list.

15 U.S.C. 1472a
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015: special packaging for liquid nicotine (15 U.S.C. 1472a)
15 U.S.C. 2056c
Drywall Safety Act of 2012: sulfur content and labeling of drywall (15 U.S.C. 2056c)
16 CFR 1500.17(a)(13)
Ban of candles with metal-cored wicks exceeding 0.06% lead (16 CFR 1500.17(a)(13))
16 CFR part 1201
Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials
16 CFR part 1202
Safety Standard for Matchbooks
16 CFR part 1204
Safety Standard for Omnidirectional Citizens Band Base Station Antennas
16 CFR part 1205
Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
16 CFR part 1207
Safety Standard for Swimming Pool Slides
16 CFR part 1209
Interim Safety Standard for Cellulose Insulation
16 CFR part 1210
Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters
16 CFR part 1211
Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators
16 CFR part 1212
Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters
16 CFR part 1213
Safety Standard for Entrapment Hazards in Bunk Beds
16 CFR part 1270
Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails
16 CFR part 1301
Ban of Unstable Refuse Bins
16 CFR part 1304
Ban of Consumer Patching Compounds Containing Respirable Free-Form Asbestos
16 CFR part 1305
Ban of Artificial Emberizing Materials (Ash and Embers) Containing Respirable Free-Form Asbestos
16 CFR part 1306
Ban of Hazardous Lawn Darts
16 CFR part 1450
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Regulations
16 CFR part 1460
Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act Regulation
16 CFR part 1461
Portable Fuel Container Safety Act Regulation
16 CFR part 1507
Fireworks Devices
16 CFR part 1700
Poison Prevention Packaging
16 CFR part 1750
Standard for Devices to Permit the Opening of Household Refrigerator Doors from the Inside

Sources: CPSC: rules requiring a General Certificate of Conformity; CPSC: rules requiring third-party testing

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