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CPSIA lab testing cost (2026)
What moves the quote
- Number of rules and test methods in scope.
- Material and color variants (each can add line items).
- Batteries, magnets, sound levels, or chemical complexity.
- Rush fees and shipping samples internationally.
How sellers control spend
- Freeze the BOM before testing — design changes after the report mean re-tests.
- Group colorways that share materials when the lab allows.
- Get 2–3 quotes with the same rule list so prices are comparable.
Questions people ask
Is a $99 “full CPSIA test” real?
Treat rock-bottom quotes carefully. Confirm CPSC acceptance scope in writing. Marketplace rejections cost more than a proper first test.
Does the CPC cost extra?
No government fee. Drafting services charge $90–295; ShadowOps generates the CPC free from your report data.
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