Below is a table which lists the various regulations and timeframes for general conformity certificate of children's products and non children's products
| Rule, Standard or Ban |
Non Children’s Products General Conformity Certificate required? |
Children’s Products Certificate based on Third Party Testing required? |
| Lead paint on Children’s Products (16 CFR part 1303) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after December 21, 2008, certification to lower 90 PPM limit required for products manufactured after August 14, 2009 |
| Full-size cribs (16 CFR part 1508) and non full-size cribs (16 CFR 1509) and Pacifiers (16 CFR part 1511) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after January 20, 2009 |
| Small parts (16 CFR part 1501) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 15, 2009 |
| Lead in metal components of children’s metal jewelry (CPSIA § 101) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after March 23, 2009 |
| Bicycle helmets (16 CFR part 1203) |
Pre-existing labeling requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
| Bunk beds (16 CFR parts 1213 and 1513) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
| Rattles (16 CFR parts 1510, 1500.18(a)(15) and 1500.86(a)(1)) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
| Dive sticks (16 CFR parts 1500.18(a)(9) and1500.86(a)(7) and (a)(8)) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
| Bicycles (16 CFR part 1512) |
Yes, for products manufactured after May 17, 2010 |
Yes, for products manufactured after May 17, 2010 |
| Total lead content in metal children’s products and in non-metal children’s products (CPSIA § 101) |
Not Applicable |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2011 |
| Ban on Lead-In-Paint in paint and on furniture (16 CFR part 1303) |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable (see “Lead Paint on Children’s Products” above) |
| Requirements for child-resistance on portable gas containers (Section 2 of the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act) |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Regulations for special packaging required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (16 CFR part 1700) |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Ban on extremely flammable contact adhesives (16 CFR part 1302) |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Ban of unstable refuse bins (16 CFR part 1301) |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Standard for refrigerator door latches (16 CFR part 1750) |
Yes, for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Carpets and rugs (16 CFR parts 1630 and 1631, except that the continuation of the stay of enforcement does not extend to guarantees under the Flammable Fabrics Act) |
Stayed |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Vinyl plastic film (16 CFR part 1611, except that the continuation of the stay of enforcement does not extend to guarantees under the Flammable Fabrics Act) |
Stayed |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Wearing apparel (16 CFR part 1610, except that the continuation of the stay of enforcement does not extend to guarantees under the Flammable Fabrics Act) |
Stayed |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Caps and toy guns (16 CFR part 1500.18(a)(5) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Phthalates (section 108 of the CPSIA) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| ASTM F963 (Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety) (section 106 of the CPSIA) |
Stayed |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Clacker balls (16 CFR parts 1500.18(a)(7), 1500.86(a)(5)) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Baby walkers (In the FEDERAL REGISTER of September 3, 2009 (74 FR 45704), the Commission issued a proposed rule pertaining to baby walker standards) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Bath seats (In the FEDERAL REGISTER of September 3, 2009 (74 FR 45719), the Commission issued a proposed rule pertaining to bath seats) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Children’s sleepwear (16 CFR parts 1615 and 1616) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Electronically Operated Toys (16 CFR parts 1500.18(b) and 1505) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Durable infant products (section 104 of the CPSIA) |
Not Applicable |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| ATVs |
Certification requirements never stayed for products manufactured after April 13, 2009, full GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Mattresses (16 CFR part 1632 and 1633) |
Pre-existing certification requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Stayed, until 90 days after the Commission issues notices of accreditation of laboratories for testing |
| Architectural glazing (16 CFR part 1201) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Matchbooks (16 CFR part 1202) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| CB antennas (16 CFR part 1204) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Lawnmowers (16 CFR part 1205) |
Pre-existing labeling requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Swimming pool slides (16 CFR part 1207) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Candles with metal wicks and metal wicks (16 CFR 1500.12(a)(2) and 1500.17(a)(13(i)-(ii)) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Cellulose insulation (16 CFR part 1209) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
| Garage door openers (16 CFR part 1211) |
Pre-existing requirements never stayed, GCC required for products manufactured after February 10, 2010 |
Not Applicable |
Note: The Commission will be issuing additional information on this topic in the future.
To view the complete Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act please click on the following link H.R. 4040 - CPSIA
