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Why is customs clearance testing so important?

The core purpose of food contact material (FCM) customs clearance testing is to assess whether potential harmful substances (such as heavy metals, phthalates, bisphenol A) in the materials can migrate into food and harm human health. Major markets around the world are increasingly strict in their regulation of FCM: Chinese Market: According to China's GB 4806 series national standards (such as GB 4806.1 General Safety Requirements, GB 4806.7 Plastics Materials) and GB 9685-2016 Additive Use Standards, all products sold must comply with migration limit requirements. Test items include Overall Migration Level (OML ≤10 mg/dm²) and Specific Migration Level (SML, such as lead ≤1 mg/kg). During customs clearance, the customs will randomly inspect reports, and non-compliant products will be prohibited from circulation.

European Union Market: Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Framework Regulation require materials to be non-toxic and harmless, with specific standards such as the 10/2011 regulation on bisphenol A prohibitions. Customs clearance requires a Compliance Declaration (DoC) and test report, and the European Union Customs (RAPEX system) has a zero tolerance policy for non-compliant products.

American Market: FDA's 21 CFR series (such as 177.1520 polyethylene, 175.300 coatings) are mandatory standards, with testing focusing on polymer additives and heavy metal migration. When importing, the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) requires a Letter of Guarantee or third-party report; non-compliance may lead to an import ban.

Other Markets: Japan's Food Sanitation Law, Australia's FSANZ standards, Canada's CCPSA, etc., also emphasize migration testing and label compliance. Common risks of customs clearance failure include: exceeding harmful substance limits (such as phthalates exceeding the EU's 0.01 mg/kg limit), missing labels (such as not marked 'for food contact'), or invalid reports. These issues can lead to delays of 1-3 months and economic losses of hundreds of thousands of yuan. Our customs clearance testing service advantages

As a CNAS-certified third-party testing organization, we provide one-stop FCM customs clearance testing solutions, covering the entire process from sample pre-inspection to report issuance.

Huabiao（GIG）Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete Amazon TIC certification solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products in selling globally.

In the global toy trade, customs clearance is a crucial step that export enterprises cannot afford to overlook. As a professional third-party testing agency, we are committed to providing comprehensive testing and certification services for export toys, helping businesses avoid risks and enhance their competitiveness. Customs clearance involves compliance with multiple national regulations and standards, such as the CE certification in the European Union, the ASTM standards in the United States, and the CCC certification in China. Failure to meet these requirements can result in delayed deliveries or even detention or destruction of goods, causing significant losses to businesses.

Firstly, it is essential to understand the core requirements for toy customs clearance. Toy products must pass safety tests, including physical and mechanical properties, chemical composition, heavy metal content, flame retardancy, and other tests. For example, the European REACH regulations strictly limit the content of harmful substances such as lead and mercury, while the US CPSC requires toys to be free of small parts to prevent the risk of children swallowing them. Our agency is equipped with advanced laboratory equipment and an international team of certified experts, capable of providing one-stop testing services, from sample collection to report issuance, all in a highly efficient and transparent manner.

Our service advantage lies in our expertise and comprehensiveness. We not only offer standard testing but can also customize certification plans according to target markets. For example, for the European market, we help enterprises obtain EN71 standard certification to ensure that toys meet standards in terms of mechanical strength and sharpness of edges; for the US market, we support CPSIA compliance testing, covering chemical restrictions such as phthalates. Over the years, we have served hundreds of toy export enterprises with a success rate of over 99%, helping them save on customs clearance time and costs.

Imagine a batch of millions of plush toys being detained by customs due to excessive heavy metal content, not only delaying the peak Christmas sales season but also potentially facing fines and reputational damage. In one of our client cases, a Guangdong toy factory was originally facing customs clearance difficulties with the EU. Through our rapid testing service, they obtained a CE certificate within just one week and successfully exported and expanded into new markets. Another company exported plastic toys to Australia, where we provided AS/NZS ISO 8124 standard testing to ensure product safety and avoid potential returns.

Choosing us as a partner will allow you to enjoy personalized services. We offer a range of value-added services, including free consultations, sample pre-inspection, report translation, and more. Our testing reports are globally recognized and support electronic fast transmission, facilitating customs declaration. In addition, we collaborate with multiple international logistics companies to provide customs clearance guidance, helping businesses to deal with unexpected issues.

Huabiao（GIG）Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete Amazon TIC certification solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products in selling globally.

Why must Amazon sellers pay attention to TIC direct verification?

Recently, the Amazon North American site updated the compliance verification requirements for toy products, introducing the TIC direct verification mechanism and officially listing Ningbo Huabiao Testing as one of its recognized institutions. Starting from September, Huabiao Testing can provide domestic Amazon toy sellers with one-stop testing and verification services for the North American market, helping sellers to cope with the platform's new policies and ensure the smooth export of products. Policy Background: From Self-Uploading to Direct Verification Amazon US announced that it will implement a TIC direct verification procedure for certain categories such as toys. Sellers must complete the product compliance verification directly through a testing agency recognized by the platform, and the agency will upload the results to Amazon. This change replaces the previous model where sellers could upload their own test reports, further strengthening control over product safety and compliance. According to the new regulations, after selecting the ASINs to be tested in the seller center, sellers need to choose a partner from the list of TIC institutions approved by Amazon. As one of the selected institutions, Huabiao Testing can provide sellers with testing services that meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Amazon platform. Advantages of Huabiao Testing: Local Service, International Standards With its complete laboratory equipment and professional technical team, Huabiao Testing can conduct multiple key indicator tests for toy products, including small parts risk, lead content, phthalates, etc. Its reports are directly recognized by the Amazon platform and can effectively help sellers avoid link removal or account risks due to compliance issues. In addition, Huabiao（GIG） Testing is well-versed in the supply chain characteristics of Chinese manufacturing enterprises and can provide fast response, cost-optimized testing solutions, which are particularly suitable for small and medium-sized sellers to cope with multiple batches and small quantities of export needs.

Huabiao（GIG）Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete Amazon TIC certification solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products in selling globally.

Why must Amazon sellers pay attention to TIC direct verification?

Platform Rule Changes: TIC Direct Verification Becomes Mandatory Recently, Amazon's US site updated the compliance verification process for certain product categories, requiring toys and other items to undergo direct verification by a platform-recognized TIC agency. This means that sellers can no longer choose their own testing agencies and upload reports as they used to; instead, they must have the verification, review, and report submission done directly by an Amazon-recognized TIC agency. This change significantly enhances the transparency and credibility of the compliance process and also places higher demands on sellers' supply chain management. For products that do not pass direct verification, Amazon will take measures such as removing them from the shelves or removing links, which directly affect sellers' sales performance. Therefore, staying informed about new regulations and choosing compliant agencies has become the top priority for current sellers. Huabiao Testing: Professional Testing, Full Process Empowerment As a leading TIC agency in China, Huabiao Testing has long been committed to providing export enterprises with testing certification services that meet international standards. Its selection as part of Amazon's official recognized list reflects its professional capabilities in the field of toy testing and the platform's recognition. Huabiao Testing's service scope covers multiple key indicators such as physical safety, chemical hazards, flammability of toys, and can fully meet the relevant regulatory requirements of the North American market. In addition, Huabiao Testing also provides a full process service from pre-inspection consultation, sample collection, formal testing to report submission, helping enterprises reduce intermediate links and improve compliance efficiency. For small and medium-sized enterprises that are unfamiliar with new regulations, Huabiao Testing can also provide multilingual support and customized guidance to ensure that enterprises can complete the compliance process within the specified time. Seller Action Guide: Three Steps to Implement Compliance To smoothly transition to the new regulatory system, sellers can follow these steps to carry out their compliance work: Confirm Product Category: First, verify whether the toys sold belong to the mandatory verification scope of Amazon; Choose TIC Agency: Select an official recognized agency such as Huabiao Testing through the Amazon seller platform; Submit Verification Application: Check the relevant ASINs, initiate the direct verification process, and cooperate with the agency to complete sample submission and data submission. Through the above process, sellers can continue to maintain the normal listing and sales of their products under the background of strengthened platform supervision.

Huabiao（GIG）Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete Amazon TIC certification solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products in selling globally.

Why must Amazon sellers pay attention to TIC direct verification?

Recently, Ningbo Huabiao Testing was officially listed as a TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) direct verification audit institution for toys on the Amazon North American site. Starting from September, Huabiao Testing can provide one-stop compliance testing and report verification services for domestic toy sellers exporting to the North American region, helping sellers significantly reduce compliance costs and operational risks. This news not only means that a new compliance path has been opened for toy export enterprises but also indicates further standardization and efficiency in the entry barriers of the North American market.

Amazon New Rule Analysis: TIC direct verification becomes a mandatory requirement

The recent new rules introduced by the Amazon US site clearly require that certain categories of products, such as toys, must undergo direct verification through an Amazon-recognized TIC institution. This change completely changes the previous model where sellers uploaded compliance reports themselves, and instead, it is now the responsibility of TIC institutions to complete testing, verification, and upload results directly to the Amazon platform. Sellers cannot intervene or upload reports during the entire process, and products that fail direct verification will face risks such as link removal and deletion. The introduction of this new rule aims to further enhance the safety and compliance of products on the platform, protect consumer rights, and at the same time regulate seller behavior. For sellers, the traditional mode of entrusting a testing agency and uploading reports is no longer applicable, and they must promptly adjust their compliance strategies and choose a TIC institution recognized by Amazon to carry out direct verification work.

Huabiao（GIG） Testing: A reliable partner on the path to compliance

As an officially recognized TIC institution by Amazon, Huabiao Testing has comprehensive testing capabilities and rich industry experience, providing toy sellers with comprehensive testing services covering multiple indicators such as physical mechanical properties, chemical safety, and electrical safety. Its test reports can be directly uploaded to the Amazon platform, ensuring transparency and authority in the compliance process. Huabiao Testing's one-stop service not only includes product testing and report verification but also covers compliance consulting, process guidance, and other value-added services, helping sellers quickly adapt to new regulatory requirements in a complex regulatory environment and reduce operational interruption risks caused by compliance issues.

Seller Response Strategy: Actively Comply, Seize Market Opportunities

Faced with Amazon's new rules, sellers need to act quickly to avoid impacting their sales plans due to compliance issues. Specifically, sellers should first confirm whether their products fall within the scope of mandatory verification, then select the ASINs that need testing on the Amazon seller platform, and choose Huabiao Testing and other compliant partners from the officially approved TIC institution list to initiate the verification process. Choosing to cooperate with local well-known institutions like Huabiao Testing can not only effectively shorten the testing cycle but also provide enterprises with more targeted compliance solutions due to its in-depth understanding of China's supply chain and international standards. In addition, Huabiao Testing's service network covers the entire country, providing sellers with convenience such as nearby sampling and rapid response, further reducing time and financial costs.

Huabiao（GIG）Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete Amazon TIC certification solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products in selling globally.

What is TIC Direct Verification?

Starting from September 3, 2025, Amazon will officially implement a new policy: all children's toy products sold on the Amazon US and Canada sites must undergo annual testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) by an accredited organization. This regulation aims to further ensure the safety of children and ensure that all toy products meet strict standards to avoid potential risks. As sellers, if you are still struggling with this new rule, don't worry! Our company has officially become an Amazon DV TIC agency, providing professional and efficient direct verification services to help you smoothly complete the compliance process, allowing your products to be quickly listed and sell globally!

As the world's largest e-commerce platform, Amazon has always been committed to consumer safety, especially for highly sensitive products like children's toys. In the past, sellers might only need to be certified once, but now there is an annual review requirement, meaning that annual testing or documentation verification will become the norm. If non-compliant, your listing may be removed, and even your account could face risk. Imagine how much loss it would be if your best-selling toy couldn't be listed due to compliance issues! But the good news is, as a DV TIC agency, we can directly provide verification services for you, avoiding the cumbersome third-party intermediaries.

How do I find a DV TIC agency?

What are the highlights of our service? First is professionalism. We have an experienced team proficient in Amazon's compliance standards and toy safety regulations, including international standards such as ASTM F963 and CPSIA. We will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your product to ensure that every step meets the requirements. Second is efficiency. Traditional testing may take several weeks, but we use digital tools and optimized processes to complete verification in just a few days, allowing your product to return to the market as soon as possible. Third, our service covers everything: from document review to laboratory testing, one-stop solutions. Whether you are a new seller or an expert, you can enjoy customized guidance.

Huabiao（GIG）Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete Amazon TIC certification solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports have national/international credibility. It helps customers manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products in selling globally.