Rules sellers cite for nesting doll
- ASTM F963 on wood bodies and paints; lead in coatings is the primary chemical risk; small parts on smallest doll for under-3.
- 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
Paint lead on nested surfaces, fit and pinch on opening seams, and small-parts on the innermost figure if marketed to toddlers.
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
Are matryoshka dolls always 3+?
Smallest piece size drives age grade — many importers label 6+ to simplify small-parts risk.
Do blank wood dolls differ from painted?
Unpainted still needs substrate lead and splinter review; painted adds Part 1303.
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