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What is a CPSC-accepted laboratory?
How to verify a lab’s acceptance
- The CPSC publishes the list of accepted laboratories on its website, searchable by rule and country.
- Ask the lab to state its acceptance scope in writing for the exact rules in your test plan.
- Beware labs that claim CPSC accreditation generally: acceptance is rule-specific.
What acceptance does and does not mean
Acceptance means the lab is qualified to test: it does not certify your product (you do) and it does not guarantee a passing result. A failing result from an accepted lab is valid data: fix the product and re-test rather than shopping for a lab that will pass it.
Questions people ask
Do all children’s product tests need an accepted lab?
Third-party testing for children’s product certification requires it. Some component or development testing can happen anywhere, but certification testing must be at an accepted lab.
Are Chinese labs CPSC-accepted?
Yes: many major labs operate CPSC-accepted facilities in China and elsewhere. Acceptance is per facility and per rule scope, so confirm with the lab.
What happens if I test at a non-accepted lab?
The testing does not satisfy the certification requirement, and marketplaces will typically reject the document. You would need to re-test at an accepted lab.
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