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Supplier declaration is not a CPC
Documents that fail gates
- Factory “CPC” PDFs with no US certifying party.
- Self-declared CE reports without CPSC scope.
- Lab quotes or invoices without pass/fail results.
- Photoshopped rule lists not on the test report.
What to demand from suppliers
Require CPSC-accepted lab reports for your importer name before final payment. Treat supplier templates as placeholders only.
Questions people ask
Can the factory be certifying party on the CPC?
Only if the factory is the US manufacturer issuing the certificate. Importers must use their own entity.
Does BSCI or Sedex replace testing?
No — social audits do not satisfy CPSIA third-party requirements.
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