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Which CPSC certificate do I need?

Pick your product type. We show the CPSC rules that likely apply, whether you need a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) or a Children's Product Certificate (CPC), and whether a CPSC-accepted lab has to test it. Free, no sign-up.

Designed or intended primarily for children 12 or younger?

For example 9503.00. We only use the first 6 digits. Your broker handles the full classification.

Likely requirements for holiday and decorative string lights

General information based on CPSC's published rule lists, not legal advice and not a compliance determination. Your lab, broker or attorney confirms what applies to your exact product.

Certificate type

No certificate rule found for this category

We found no CPSC rule that requires a certificate for this category. Your broker may need to file a disclaim. Check the note below.

Third-party testing

Not required by CPSC

We found no CPSC certificate rule to test to. Other requirements in the notes below may still apply.

Rules that apply to every product in this category

None found. See the notes below.

Notes for this category

No certificate rule on CPSC's lists. Seasonal and decorative lighting lacking UL 588 minimum wire size, strain relief, or overcurrent protection is a substantial product hazard (16 CFR 1120.3(c)); extension cords have a similar UL 817 entry (1120.3(d)).

Other requirements (not certificate tests)

  • Substantial product hazard list: UL 588 features (16 CFR 1120.3(c))

Rule data last verified 2026-10-18 against CPSC's GCC rule list and third-party testing list and the eCFR (as of 2026-10-15). Pending review by a compliance consultant.