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CriticalCraft kit with 400 mini beads. Ages 3+. No warning shown.
Small-parts choking warning missing
§ 16 CFR 1500.20 · FHSA §24(c)Suggested rewriteWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Toys, Games & Baby
Amazon toy and baby listing compliance, checked before Amazon checks it
Checked against CPSC rules under the CPSIA and ASTM F963, small-parts and choking-warning rules, Reese’s Law, STURDY, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act and the FTC.
Which toy and baby products does Verid8 cover?
Verid8 detects each product’s sub-type and applies the rules for it. If it can’t tell, it asks you.
- Toys by age band
- Cribs & sleep products
- Strollers & carriers
- Feeding gear
- Sleepwear
- Bike helmets
- Children’s jewelry
- Art materials
- Magnets
- Button-cell products
Coverage
What does Verid8 check on a toy and baby listing?
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Listing copy and claims
- Choking-hazard warnings in the listing, not only on the box
- Age grade that contradicts the product
- Banned products: inclined sleepers, crib bumpers, water beads
- “CPSC approved” and other certification claims
02
Label and images
- Warning block and age grade
- Tracking label
- Button-cell warning
- Registration card for durable infant products
03
Documents and obligations
- Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
- Test reports from a CPSC-accepted lab
- UL 4200A report for button-cell products
- Product registration card
Example findings
What does a scan catch in toy and baby listings?
Real findings from our planted-violation test listings. The brands are fictitious; the rules are not.
Toys & BabyTitle + image 1
CriticalCraft kit with 400 mini beads. Ages 3+. No warning shown.
Small-parts choking warning missing
§ 16 CFR 1500.20 · FHSA §24(c)Suggested rewriteWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Toys & BabyTitle
CriticalInclined Baby Sleeper for Reflux, 30° Incline
Product type banned by the Safe Sleep for Babies Act
§ Safe Sleep for Babies Act (2022)Suggested rewriteRemove the listing. Inclined sleepers can’t be sold in the US.
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HighLight-up wand, includes 3 × LR44 button cells.
Button-cell warning missing
§ 16 CFR 1263 · Reese’s LawSuggested rewriteAdd the button-cell ingestion warning and warning icon to the listing and images.
Toys & BabyA+ module 1
HighCPSC approved and lab tested for peace of mind.
CPSC doesn’t approve products
§ 16 CFR 1110 · FTC Act §5Suggested rewriteTested to ASTM F963 by a CPSC-accepted lab. CPC available on request.
Amazon
What does Amazon require for toy and baby listings?
Amazon’s category pages sit behind Seller Central login, so these are what Amazon typically asks for. Confirm the current requirements in Seller Central.
Check in Seller Central ↗Certificates and test reportsAmazon typically asks for a Children’s Product Certificate and test reports from a CPSC-accepted lab.
Age gradingAmazon typically asks for an age range attribute that matches the product and its warnings.
Holiday sellingAmazon has typically set extra requirements for selling toys in the fourth quarter.
LabelsAmazon typically asks for images showing warnings and the tracking label.
Rules and sources
Which regulators and rules apply?
CPSCCPSIA (2008)Third-party testing, CPC, tracking labelsCPSCASTM F963 · 16 CFR 1250Toy safety standardCPSC16 CFR 1500.19 · 1501Small parts and choking warningsCPSCReese’s Law · 16 CFR 1263Button and coin cell batteriesCPSCSTURDY · 16 CFR 1261Clothing storage tip-overCPSCSafe Sleep for Babies Act (2022)Inclined sleepers and crib bumpersFTCFTC Act §5Deceptive advertising
Related rulesEach rule gets its own page in the public rule library: the rule in plain English, its source, and a violating and a compliant example.
FAQ
Toys & Baby compliance questions
Does Amazon require a CPC for toys?
Amazon typically asks for a Children’s Product Certificate and test reports from a CPSC-accepted lab for toys for children 12 and under. Federal law requires the CPC either way.
Which toy listings need a choking-hazard warning?
Toys with small parts for children 3 to 6, and products with balloons, small balls or marbles, need the warning in the online listing itself, not only on the package (16 CFR 1500.19).
What is Reese’s Law?
A 2022 law, implemented in 16 CFR 1263, requiring secure battery compartments, testing and warnings on products with button or coin cells.
Can I sell an inclined sleeper or crib bumper on Amazon?
No. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2022 banned both in the US.
Can I say my toy is “CPSC approved”?
No. CPSC doesn’t approve products. Say what is true: tested to ASTM F963 by a CPSC-accepted lab, with a CPC.
Does Verid8 check the age grade?
Yes. It compares the age on the listing with the product type and its warnings, and flags a mismatch.
Related guides
All guides →GuideNon-Toxic, CPSC Approved, Child-Safe: Toy Safety Claims That Need ProofGuideDurable Infant Products on Amazon: Registration Cards and 16 CFR 12xx RulesGuideButton Cell Batteries in Toys: The Reese's Law Warnings Amazon Checks ForGuideChildren's Product Certificates for Amazon Toys: What a CPC Must Contain
Scan · Fix · Prove
Audit a toy and baby listing before Amazon does.
Paste one listing. See every finding, the rule it breaks and the rewrite, in about two minutes.
- Never connects to Seller Central
- Every finding cites its rule
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