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CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The federal agency that sets and enforces safety rules for consumer products in the United States.

Why it matters for a product launch

If you make or import consumer products for the US market, check which CPSC rules apply to yours before production.

General definition for education only, not legal, tax or customs advice. Source: CPSC: General Certificate of Conformity FAQ.

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  • GCC / CPC: Certificates the US manufacturer or importer issues stating a product meets the safety rules that apply: a GCC for general-use products, or a CPC for children's products, based on testing by a CPSC-accepted lab.

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