What is the CPSIA? » basics

What is a GCC?

whimsicalwalney — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:12:31 +0000

A GCC is a general certificate of conformity. A GCC is required to demonstrate that manufacturers have tested their products and they are in compliance with the CPSIA’s stated lead and phthalate levels (where applicable).

Both online and brick-and-mortar retail shops are requiring GCCs from each of their manufacturers, small or large, to ensure that all products are in compliance.

Small manufacturers are also requiring GCCs from their suppliers in order to confirm that the components they are using to build the final products are in compliance with the law.

Here is a sample GCC.

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Why does the CPSIA include all products for children up to 12?

cmmjamie — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:29:34 +0000

Originally, the CPSIA was only to include products for children up to seven years of age, but at the request of consumer groups the age range was extended to under 12. The consumer groups’ rationale is that younger children often play with older siblings’ toys.

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What is the CPSIA?

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:46:32 +0000

The CPSIA stands for the Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act which is a law that was enacted in August of 2008.

The stated purpose of this bill is to “establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children’s products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

The CPSIA requires that all products intended for children under 12 are tested and certified as meeting the lead limits as set forth in the law. Phthalate testing is also required for toys intended for children under 12 or “child care articles” for children under three.

To read more about this bill go to the Govtrack.us website by clicking here.

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