What certificates does a baby sippy cup need to enter the US?
For a baby sippy cup, the things you must have are: Children's Product Certificate (CPC); CPSC-accepted lab report; Tracking label.
The things you must have
- Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
You'll issue it using the lab report.
- CPSC-accepted lab report
You'll order testing from a CPSC-accepted lab, which issues the report.
- Tracking label
Ask your factory for product and packaging tracking marks.
How many requirements are in the checklist?
Total: 7 requirements. Category required: 4. Conditional: 3.
Laboratory tests and their conditions
8 phthalates, lead and nitrosamines
Ask for the reports below when their stated uses apply to your product.
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Required for this category
Test report from a CPSC-accepted lab
Required for this category
Written letter of guaranty for food contact materials
Parts that contact food
Food contact rules
Required for this category
Baby bottles and sippy cups must not use BPA-containing polycarbonate (21 CFR 177.1580).
Applies only if: your product is a baby bottle or sippy cup.
Nitrosamines in bottle nipples ≤10 ppb (CPG 500.450)
Applies only if: your product is a bottle nipple.
Phthalates: 16 CFR 1307
Required for this category
What to look at for this product
If your baby sippy cup uses polycarbonate, ask your factory for its material specification so you can confirm the cup doesn't use polycarbonate containing BPA.
If your cup's lid touches drinks, ask your factory for a written food contact guaranty identifying the lid material used in the cup you're ordering.
If your cup includes a bottle nipple, ask your supplier for nitrosamine testing evidence that identifies the nipple supplied with the feeding product you're importing.
If your cup is being prepared for shipment, you'll need the accepted lab report identifying the product used to support your own children's product certificate.
If your cup has different material versions, ask your factory for the lead and phthalate test evidence covering the materials in the version you're buying.
Labels and state rules
Not verified
PFAS in children's products
How this page was prepared
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