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CPC for foam toy swords

Foam Toy Swords designed or marketed primarily for children 12 and under are children’s products: they need third-party testing at a CPSC-accepted laboratory and a Children’s Product Certificate citing 16 CFR Part 1252 (ASTM F963) and CPSIA chemical rules, plus tracking labels. The importer or US manufacturer issues the CPC — not the factory and not the lab.
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Rules sellers cite for foam sword

  • ASTM F963 including toy-weapon and impact-surface clauses; lead in coatings; phthalates in foam and PVC handles.
  • CPSIA Section 101 total lead content in accessible materials.
  • 16 CFR Part 1303 lead in paint and surface coatings where coated.
  • CPSIA Section 103 tracking labels on product and packaging.

Testing focus and certification

Core rod exposure after foam compression, tip sharpness after abuse, and realistic-weapon marking if the silhouette imitates a blade. Impulse sales spike before Halloween — plan testing early.

Book a CPSC-accepted lab for the exact rules, then issue the CPC in your importer name citing the report. Keep certificate and report together for at least five years.

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Questions people ask

Do foam swords need orange tips?

Realistic designs may trigger toy-weapon marking requirements — confirm with the lab using photos.

Are LARP foam swords for kids the same?

If marketed to children, yes. Adult sports gear may fall outside CPC.

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