16 CFR part 1230
Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers
On CPSC's third-party testing list
Scope
Third-party testing list: Frame child carriers (backpack-style carriers with a frame) per ASTM F2549-22.
Certificate and testing
- The rule is not on CPSC's list of rules requiring a General Certificate of Conformity.
- Third-party testing by a CPSC-accepted lab applies for children's products, with a Children's Product Certificate.
- Lab accreditation scope paragraph: 16 CFR 1112.15(b)(38).
- Incorporated standard: ASTM F2549-22.
eFiling citation codes
Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1230 | 16 CFR 1230 Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers |
Product types that use this rule
Sources
Last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your lab and attorney.