What is the CPSIA?

Products exported from the U.S. all have to comply with CPSIA before they will be allowed out of the country.  Some shippers are now requiring certificates of compliance, also known as general conformity certificates (GCCs), before accepting commercial shipments.
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“Upstream certification” means being allowed to use the test results of a manufacturer of supplies to certify that a product is lead-free or phthalate-free.

The manufacturer is responsible for providing the general certificate of conformity (GCC). This has created some confusion for many companies because of how the CPSC’s defines a “manufacturer.”
Please remember: By embellishing or adding anything to an item, you become the manufacturer and therefore have to provide a GCC.
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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 [...]