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
Scope
Third-party testing list: Toys and other articles intended for children under 3 years (36 months) that present choking, aspiration, or ingestion hazards from small parts (16 CFR 1500.18(a)(9)). Exempt: balloons, paper books, crayons/chalk/pencils/pens, children's clothing and accessories, grooming/feeding/hygiene products, modeling clay, paint sets, rattles, pacifiers (16 CFR 1501.3).
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)(14).
eFiling citation codes
Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1501 | 16 CFR 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 |
Product types that use this rule
- Baby and toddler toys (under 3)
- Battery-powered and electronic toys (incl. kids' learning tablets)
- Board games, card games, and puzzles
- Plush and stuffed toys
- Pool, bath, and beach toys for children
- Teethers and teething toys
- Toy guns, foam blasters, and look-alike firearms
- Toys for children 12 and under
- Water bead toys and kits
Sources
Last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your lab and attorney.