Guide to CPC Certification and REACH Testing for Crawling Mats

Introduction

With rising global focus on health and environmental safety, crawling mats for infants must comply with strict regulations. This guide clarifies whether crawling mats require CPC certification or REACH testing, detailing requirements and processes for U.S. and EU markets.

Should Crawling Mats Undergo CPC Certification or REACH Testing?

1. U.S. Market: CPC Certification

• Requirement: Crawling mats, as children’s products (≤12 years), require a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) per U.S. CPSC regulations.

• Regulations:

• CPSIA: Lead, phthalates, safety standards.

• ASTM F963: Toy safety (if play mat).

• 16 CFR 1303: Lead in coatings (≤90 ppm).

• 16 CFR 1307: Phthalates (6P/8P ≤0.1%).

• Testing:

• Physical: No small parts, sharp edges (ASTM F963).

• Chemical: Lead (≤100 ppm), phthalates (≤0.1%).

• Flammability: Per 16 CFR 1500.3 or ASTM F963.

• Process: Third-party testing, draft CPC, provide to retailers/Amazon.

2. EU Market: REACH Testing

• Requirement: Crawling mats need REACH (EC No 1907/2006) testing for SVHC (247 substances, January 2025) and Annex XVII restricted substances. Toys require EN 71.

• Regulations:

• SVHC: >0.1% w/w triggers notification; >1 ton/year requires ECHA reporting.

• Annex XVII: Phthalates (≤0.1%), azo dyes (≤30 mg/kg), PAHs (≤0.5 mg/kg), formaldehyde (≤30 mg/kg textiles).

• EN 71: Physical (EN 71-1), flammability (EN 71-2), chemical (EN 71-3).

• Testing:

• SVHC: 20–50 or 247 substances.

• Annex XVII: Phthalates, azo dyes, PAHs.

• EN 71-3: Lead (≤23.9 mg/kg), cadmium (≤17 mg/kg).

• Process: Test, compile technical file, submit to SCIP if needed, issue CE mark (if toy).

3. Multi-Market Compliance

• Strategy: Combine CPC and REACH testing, leveraging overlaps (phthalates, lead, formaldehyde).

• Benefits: Meets Amazon U.S. (CPC) and EU (REACH/CE) requirements, simplifies global sales.

How to Conduct Testing

1. Determine Scope:

• Materials: EVA foam, PVC, textiles.

• Markets: U.S. (CPC), EU (REACH, EN 71).

• Tests: Lead, phthalates, flammability, SVHC, Annex XVII.

2. Consult: Contact Huabiao Testing with material details.

3. Submit Samples: Provide 2–3 mats.

4. Testing:

• CPC: ICP-MS (lead), GC-MS (phthalates), flammability tests.

• REACH: XRF, GC-MS, HPLC for SVHC/Annex XVII.

• EN 71: ICP-MS, burn rate tests.

5. Report/Documentation: Issue CPC, REACH reports, CE mark (if toy).

Why Choose Huabiao Testing?

Huabiao Testing offers comprehensive CPC and REACH solutions with an experienced team and advanced equipment. Accredited with CMA/CNAS, our reliable data and internationally recognized reports help clients manage risks, meet market requirements, and succeed globally.