What tests do teethers, pacifiers and rattles need in the US?

Teethers follow F963, while rattles have a separate rule under 1510 (16 CFR 1510). Pacifiers fall under 1511, including its pacifier labeling provision (16 CFR 1511). You need a Children's Product Certificate and a CPSC-accepted lab report for these children's products.

Which certificate you need

The US importer must issue the certificate before the baby products enter the country; the factory's CPC doesn't count (16 CFR 1110.7).

For every shipment, the importer must eFile the certificate data in ACE when filing entry from July 8, 2026, with no exception based on shipment value (16 CFR 1110.13).

For baby-product reports, the testing lab's CPSC acceptance must cover the provisions tested. Check its scope in the directory and its report number with the lab, with a report for every model and color (CPSC lab search).

Which tests apply

Testing includes lead, phthalates and small parts. Rattles have fixture tests under 1510 (16 CFR 1510). Pacifiers also need fixture tests (16 CFR 1511). Teethers, pacifiers, bibs and sleepwear are child care articles subject to phthalate rules (16 CFR 1307). For toys, each of the eight phthalates has a limit of 0.1% (16 CFR 1307).

When a children's article has paint or a similar coating, the lead limit is 90 ppm of the dry paint film or total nonvolatile weight (16 CFR 1303). Applicable F963 testing for toys also covers coating heavy metals, magnets and batteries (16 CFR 1250).

Small-parts requirements apply to toys for children under three unless an exclusion applies (16 CFR 1501). For toys for children under eight, sharp points or edges need the relevant checks if they fall within scope and no exemption applies (16 CFR 1500).

What goes on the label

You need tracking labels for these children's products. Pacifiers also have their own label requirements in 1511.7 (16 CFR 1511.7). If the product is a durable infant product within the applicable scope, a registration card is required under 1130 (16 CFR 1130).