CPSIA Testing & Certification Rule Training

In November 2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to adopt new Testing and Certification and Component Part Testing Rules that govern children’s products. As a result, U.S. domestic manufacturers and importers of children’s products will soon be required to document and maintain a complete technical file in order to certify that their products meet all mandatory CPSC safety standards.

Domestic manufacturers and importers who fail to maintain a technical file may be subject to possible civil fines. Information required in the technical file is extensive and includes a “Periodic/Production Testing Plan” that imparts a “high degree of assurance” of continued standards compliance, as well as formal policies and training to prevent the exercise of “undue influence” over laboratories. In addition, the new Component Part Testing Rule, now in effect, allows companies to issue compliance certificates based in whole or in part on the third-party test reports or certificates provided by component part/materials suppliers, but only under specified conditions and with required documentation.

What Do You Need to Do to Comply?

To help retailers, manufacturers and importers identify and understand their responsibilities under the Testing and Certification and Component Part Testing Rules, Intertek is hosting a series of FREE training seminars at various locations throughout the U.S.

Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST*
Place: Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel, NJ
Cost: FREE

*Complimentary lunch will be served

 To RSVP for any of the training seminars, please click here.

Check back for updated information on upcoming dates and locations for additional seminars.

Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance.