Which certifications for portable gaming consoles in the US station

Children's game consoles on Amazon, especially for the U.S. site, need to meet a series of certification requirements to ensure the quality and safety of the product. These certifications not only protect the rights and interests of consumers, but also maintain the reputation of the Amazon platform and a level playing field. The following are the main certifications that need to be carried out:

1.CPC certification (Children's Product Certificate )

Definition:CPC certification is the basic requirement for selling children's products on Amazon (including game consoles). It is a written statement that children's products comply with all applicable children's product safety rules.

Requirements:The CPC certificate must be based on test results from a third-party testing laboratory recognized by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). The certificate must contain basic information about the product, manufacturer's information, date and address of the product's manufacture, time and address of the testing, and information about the CPSC-accredited third-party laboratory.

Process:Usually includes filling out an application form, providing product information, sending samples, and issuing a report/certificate after the test is passed.

2. ASTM F963 Certification

Definition:ASTM F963 certification is a standard developed and implemented by the Toy Industry Association of America to ensure the safety and quality of toy products. It covers requirements for mechanical and physical properties, combustion properties, toxic substances and certain magnets of toy products.

Importance:Merchants need to make sure that the children's consoles they sell comply with this standard to avoid possible safety risks.

3. Other Possible Certification Requirements

FCC Certification:If the children's game console contains wireless functionality or electronic components, it may also need to be FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certified to ensure that the electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency energy comply with U.S. regulations.

UL certification: While UL certification is primarily for the safety of electronic products, certain specific types of children's game consoles (e.g., those with power adapters or charging capabilities) may also require UL certification.

4. Specific Requirements

Product Labeling:Product labels for children's game consoles need to include the brand name, product information, date of manufacture, FUSKU barcode,

UPC code, and a warning label with a warning sign prohibiting use by children under the age of X.

Tracking Label:According to the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act, appropriate warning statements (e.g., hazard warnings) must be displayed on the product detail page.

5. Precautions

Choose the right third-party testing lab:Merchants need to choose

CPSC-accredited third-party testing labs for product testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

Plan ahead of time: Product testing and certification takes time, merchants need to plan ahead of time to ensure that all certification work is completed before the product hits the shelves.