CPSIA Certification Solutions
Companies are finding it difficult to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in the dynamic regulatory environment of today. For children's products, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) adopted new certification requirements that went into effect in February 2013 and will result in a number of significant changes, including but not limited to corrective actions, tracking material changes, and the creation and storage of testing and product-related documents. To be certified as a children's product, a product must meet certain conditions.
A Reasonable Testing Program is needed for softline and hardline products. However, the CPSC made the decision to "reserve" particular program requirements in October 2011, leaving it up to manufacturers and importers to decide on the most suitable actions in light of the available information and planned regulations. This creates new difficulties for businesses in figuring out if the merchandise on their shelves complies.
Partners in the supply chain are asking:
• What modifications are necessary to achieve the updated standards for children's product certification?
• What does a reasonable testing program for items marketed to adults include?
• How is compliance across the supply chain easily verifiable?
OUR SOLUTION
All of these challenges may be addressed by working together with manufacturers, importers, and merchants using our solution. Our technical expertise are prepared to assist you and your supply chain in taking proactive actions toward compliance, whether you need to create a Reasonable Testing Program for your non-children's products or meet with anticipated new standards for the certification of children's products.
Our services are built around the Product Technical Folder, a cutting-edge document storage solution. This easy to use online tool, which is designed to help track and demonstrate compliance, enables all supply chain partners to enter the essential data and documents to produce a thorough technical file as needed by the requirements. Easy-to-use features include automated GCC and Production Test Plans development and "one click" technical file generation. Our storage solution, which is available 24/7 with safe, appropriate online access levels, can be tailored to your product or specifications.
WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS?
• Deliver compliant products to market with confidence
• Reduce the risk of financial loss, liability and safety issues associated with non-compliant products
• Protect your reputation and brand with a cost effective solution to demonstrate compliance across your supply chain with our innovative storage solution Product Technical Folder
• Peace of mind with our experienced technical team to support you
• Implement a program that complies with mandatory rules with the least impact to your business and process
At Bureau Veritas, we recognize that in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory environment, companies need more than a simple testing solution. You need a proactive partner who can help you with all aspects of compliance and provide comprehensive solutions for both children’s and non-children’s products.
WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS?
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Worldwide Locations
With locations close to sourcing areas in over 40 countries, we offer you the convenience of global coverage with local service.
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Reputation
For over 35 years of technical experience in toy and juvenile products.
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Technical Knowledge & Leadership
On-going involvement directly with the CPSC in meetings, conference calls, and related interpretative activities of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
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Personalized Service
At Bureau Veritas, we are committed to meeting your needs.
FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Despite reservation of the section, is documentation storage still necessary for a Reasonable Testing program?
In particular, if there is a problem with non-compliance, the CPSC may ask for documentation for any certification testing program, including those for products intended for children and those not intended for children. A company must record its Reasonable Testing Program even though there are no specific rules established for non-children's items in order to be ready in the event of a CPSC assessment.
A company won't be able to demonstrate that their program offers a high degree of confidence as needed by law without the correct documentation, which is essential for providing the required documents. Our Product Technical Folder helps your certification program for either non-children's or children's items by serving as a central repository for all of your required documentation so they are quickly accessible upon request.