16 CFR part 1236
Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products
On CPSC's third-party testing list
Scope
Third-party testing list: Products marketed or intended to provide sleeping accommodation for an infant up to 5 months old (inclined and flat surfaces) that are not already covered by the bassinet, crib, play yard, or bedside sleeper standards (16 CFR 1236.1).
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)(46).
- Incorporated standard: ASTM F3118-17a (with CPSC modifications).
eFiling citation codes
Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1236 | 16 CFR 1236 Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products |
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.