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Attention to baby stroller exports to the United States! The new certification regulations are offic
发布日期：2026-10-29阅读量：35发布者：suma
American baby strollers (stroller) are child products regulated by the CPSC, and the certification framework consists of three parts: mandatory safety standards, Children's Product Certificate (CPC), and the newly implemented electronic filing (eFiling) system in 2026. Among them, the most substantial 'new regulation' is the CPSC electronic filing system, which will be fully enforced on July 8, 2026, and this is the compliance change that export companies need to pay the most attention to.
I. Core Data and New Regulation Clauses for U.S. Baby Stroller Certification
Scope of Application
The new regulations cover all baby strollers and baby travel products sold or circulated in the United States, including standard strollers, foldable strollers, multifunctional strollers, baby pushchairs/strollers, and associated stroller accessories (such as bassinets, safety seats, canopies, etc.). There are no category exemptions, and all products must compulsorily comply with the current U.S. safety standards.
ASTM F833 (latest version), CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), 16 CFR Part 1112, will continue to use the latest revised version of ASTM F833 in 2026, focusing on strengthening safety performance and the control of hazardous substances.
Regardless of the product's country of origin or brand attributes, as long as it enters the U.S. market, compliance certification must be completed. Customs and the CPSC will conduct random inspections on all imported and domestically sold products.
Core Certification Requirements
Expansion of Mandatory Testing Items: The new regulations add multiple safety tests. In addition to the original tests for structural strength, braking performance, and stability, new tests include dynamic load testing, accidental injury prevention tests for folding mechanisms, restricted substance tests, and collision safety tests, comprehensively covering various safety risks during use.
Chemical Substance Control Upgrade: According to the latest CPSC standards for lead content and phthalate limits, all accessible parts of strollers (fabrics, plastics, metal parts, coatings, etc.) must have lead and phthalate content below the legal limits. Products exceeding these limits are directly deemed non-compliant.
Safety Signs and Warning Upgrades: It is required that all strollers must use clear and durable English labels on both the product and its packaging, including: product name, model, manufacturer/importer information, production batch, and warning statements (such as prohibiting use on stairs or uneven surfaces). Products with labels that do not meet the requirements shall not be sold.
Information Based on Documents and Website Information
Core Legal Basis
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of the United States: It is the core statutory basis for the certification of baby strollers in the U.S., clearly stipulating the limits of harmful substances, testing requirements, and compliance processes for children's products (including baby strollers). All technical indicators are formulated according to this Act and have the highest legal effect.
ASTM F833 Standard: A mandatory technical standard for strollers in the United States, developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). It serves as the direct technical basis for stroller structural safety, performance testing, and labeling requirements. The core content of the new regulations is updated and reflected in this standard, and all test items must comply with the latest version of this standard.
16 CFR Part 1112 (Consumer Product Safety Standard): An official regulation issued by the CPSC that specifies compliance requirements, testing procedures, and violation criteria for strollers and other children's products. It serves as the direct basis for regulatory enforcement.
Official Release Channels
CPSC Official Website
Consumer Product Safety Section: The CPSC official website has a dedicated "Children's Products / Infant Products" section, which releases the latest regulations, technical requirements, sampling rules, violation announcements, and other first-hand information regarding stroller certification. It is the core channel for publishing certification requirements.
Regulations and Standards Search: The official website provides an official search portal for CPSIA, 16 CFR regulations, and ASTM standards, where the complete text of the regulations can be viewed to ensure accurate interpretation of the provisions.
ASTM Official Website
The official ASTM website provides an official entry for querying the ASTM F833 stroller standard. You can view the latest revisions of the standard and technical requirements. It serves as the core technical reference for testing and certification, ensuring that test indicators comply with the latest standards.
Core Safety Standard: 16 CFR 1227
The mandatory safety standard for strollers is 16 CFR Part 1227 ("Safety Standard for Carriages and Strollers"). The CPSC issued the final revised regulation on August 2, 2019, and it became mandatory on November 5, 2019, by directly incorporating ASTM F833 (current version is ASTM F833-21). This standard applies to all push strollers, including reclining/sitting strollers, baby walkers, etc. Baby walkers are prohibited products in the United States.
Brake System: When fully loaded on a 10° slope, the parking brake must not slide and must be child-proof against accidental unlocking (key focus of the new version review).
Folding Mechanism: Requires dual-action unlocking to prevent children from accidentally triggering finger pinching during folding, with secure locking.
Safety Belt: Must be equipped with a crotch strap; the entire belt system must meet pull strength standards and the buckle must prevent accidental release.
Stability: Fully loaded multi-angle slope tests must show no tipping forward, backward, or sideways.
Structural Safety: Avoid finger pinch hazards, no sharp edges or points, no small parts that can easily detach, and wheels must be secured against detachment.
Ropes and Webbing: Control the length of rope loops to prevent strangulation or entanglement risks.
Frame Strength: Static load and impact durability tests must show no breakage or loosening.
II. CPSC eFiling Electronic Filing (Mandatory from July 8, 2026)
This is currently the most substantive 'new regulation.' The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is mandating the implementation of the eFiling electronic filing system:
Effective Date: Fully mandatory from July 8, 2026; imports to free trade zones are delayed until January 8, 2027
Scope of Application: All imported consumer products regulated by CPSC, with full coverage of children's products such as strollers
Filing Timing: Electronic filing must be completed through the ACE system before the goods arrive at the port. Missing valid electronic data will result in the system automatically intercepting and holding the goods, preventing them from entering the clearance process
Seven Core Filing Data: ① Unique Product ID; ② Applicable CPSC Safety Standard Code; ③ Production Date; ④ Complete Manufacturer Information; ⑤ Most Recent Compliance Test Date; ⑥ Testing Laboratory Information; ⑦ Contact Information of the Person Responsible for Testing Records
III. Children's Product Certificate (CPC) and Chemical Compliance Requirements
Baby strollers are considered "children's products" and must be issued a CPC (Children's Product Certificate) after a full set of test reports from a CPSC-recognized laboratory. The supporting requirements include:
Chemical compliance (CPSIA, not in ASTM F833 text but required for review):
- Coating lead content ≤ 90 ppm; total lead in accessible substrate ≤ 100 ppm
- Restricted phthalates each ≤ 0.1% (8 types)
Document and label mandatory requirements:
- Permanent tracking label: brand, model, precise production date, importer information
English Permanent Safety Warning Label
Durable Infant Product Registration Card (Mandatory under 16 CFR Part 1130)
Complete English Instruction Manual
4. Key Points of Amazon US Site Review
Amazon's platform is currently enforcing stricter regulations. To list a stroller, you must submit:
CPSC-accredited laboratory issued ASTM F833-21 full mechanical test report
CPSIA lead and phthalate test report
CPC certificate with exact matching model
Actual photos of tracking label, warning label, and instruction manual
High-Frequency Pitfall Reminders:
EN 1888 (EU standard) reports cannot replace ASTM F833-21.
Missing crotch guards or brakes that lack child-resistant unlocking features are very likely to fail audits.
Ordinary CNAS laboratory reports without CPSC recognition are not accepted.
For all stroller sellers targeting the U.S. market, proactively adapting to new regulations, strictly adhering to compliance standards, and tightly controlling product quality are the only ways to break through. Only by implementing compliance throughout R&D, production, and export processes can one successfully overcome entry barriers, establish a foothold in the highly competitive U.S. market, and leverage compliance to drive growth, achieving long-term and stable development in the maternal and infant category.
