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How to vet a China toy factory (US CPSIA lens)
Vetting a China toy factory for Amazon US means checking they can build the design repeatably, support CPSC-accepted testing samples, and will not swap materials after you certify. Price alone is a weak signal.
Vetting steps
- Video tour + business license basics.
- Sample vs mass-production process questions.
- Prior lab reports (verify with the lab).
- Change-control promise when materials shift.
- MOQ, tooling, and IP / mold ownership.
Questions people ask
Should I visit in person?
Ideal, but structured remote audits plus verified testing still beat blind Alibaba deposits.
Can ShadowOps introduce factories?
Yes — opt-in listings and RFQs via /suppliers/ after you register.
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