The Handmade Toy Alliance's CPSIA Flowchart is obsolete because of
the passage of HR 2715 in August, 2011.
For current CPSIA testing information, please refer to the CPSC's small
batch guidelines at http://www.cpsc.gov/info/toysafety/smallbatch.html .
for kids 12 & under?
Yes
3rd party testing Is your product jewelry, a crib,
for lead is required or a pacifier? Or, does it contain any surface
now. This was not Yes coating such as paint, varnish or
stayed by CPSC. silkscreening?
Continue to see if
further testing
is required.
No
Is your product
a toy; a child care article used for
Toy sleeping (including sleepwear*), feeding,
Clothing/
sucking or teething; or Other
clothing/other?
Must test for Child
ASTM F963
compliance w/in 90 days after
Care Fabric used in clothing may require
3rd party testing to 16 CFR 1610
CPSC issues rules Article flammability standards
(scheduled for October 2011)
Does your product contain
Is your product made entirely from any accessible plastic or metal
wood, paper, fabric, yarn, or
Yes parts such as zippers, buttons, No
other exempted natural materials? or snaps?
No Yes
*Sleepwear must follow
rules as both clothing
Does your product contain plastic
parts or coatings? No and child care article
Yes
3rd party testing required 3rd party testing No
for lead in substrates
required for lead in further
by 12/31/11 and
phthalates w/in 90 days substrate testing
after CPSC issues rules. by 12/31/11. required
Based on HTA's understanding of the CPSIA. Not to be used as legal advice.
required
Based on HTA's understanding of the CPSIA. Not to be used as legal advice.