Tracking Labels: What if my product has multiple pieces?
CPSC says in its tracking label guidance that if your product has multiple pieces and the pieces function only as a set, you do not need to label each piece.
- Only one piece of a set has to be labeled if the pieces are not sold separately
- The date of assembly of all the pieces together is the date of manufacture
- Don’t forget to also label the packaging of these items if the packaging is meant to be thrown away (if the packaging is not meant to be thrown away, it’s considered part of the item and you can label just the packaging)
Examples:
- A set of blocks that comes in a fabric bag can have the label on the fabric bag only
- Beads that come in a disposable plastic bag can have the label on the plastic bag
- A pair of shoes needs the label on only one of the shoes
- A board game can have the label on the box (outside packaging) and on the board, but does not need to have each piece labeled
- A craft kit needs a label on the outside packaging and a label on one “integral part”
