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What does a test report need to show for Amazon to accept it?

Last verified Oct 2026 · General information, not legal advice

Short answer: Amazon accepts a report from a lab that CPSC accepts for each rule tested, showing Pass (or Not applicable) for every applicable rule, run on production samples, and identifying the same product and company as your listing and CPC. For toys it must be issued within the previous 12 months and cover ASTM F963-23, CPSIA phthalates, tracking labels and, for under-3s, 16 CFR 1501 small parts.

Last verified: October 2026. General information, not legal advice. KidsTestingLabs is an independent directory and guide: we don't test products and never issue or certify Children's Product Certificates. The US importer or US manufacturer is responsible for certifying compliance.

Checklist

What should I check on the report before submitting?

Run through this list line by line.

  • CPSC-accepted lab, for each ruleFind the lab's Lab ID on the CPSC lab search and confirm every rule on the report is in its accepted scope. ISO 17025 alone isn't enough.Required
  • Issued within 12 months (toys)Amazon's toy policy asks for a report issued within the previous 12 months.Toys
  • Production samplesAmazon accepts only passing reports on products from a production run, not prototypes.Required
  • Every result Pass or N/AAmazon category pages say Fail, Not compliant, Not met or blank results are not accepted.Required
  • Same productProduct name, model or SKU, colors and photos of the tested sample should match the listing.Match
  • Same companyThe applicant should match the importer on your CPC.Match
  • Same rules as the CPCEvery rule cited on the CPC should be covered by the report.Match
  • English, unalteredAmazon requires the CPC and supporting reports in English; don't edit the PDF.Format

Sources: Amazon Seller Central: Children's toys, Amazon Product Compliance Guidelines (PDF), Amazon Seller Central: Children's jewelry, Amazon Seller Central: Children's Product Certificate, Compliance Gate: CPSIA lab testing, CPSC lab search.

Toys

Which tests must a toy report cover for Amazon?

Amazon's US toy policy, plus the lead rules every children's product needs.

RequirementRuleCPSC-accepted lab needed?
Toy safety standardASTM F963-23 (16 CFR 1250)Yes, except 4.1, 4.2, 4.3.1, labeling (5), instructions (6), producer markings (7)
Phthalates (8 restricted)CPSIA section 108 / 16 CFR 1307Yes
Small parts16 CFR 1501 (toys for under 3)Yes
Lead in substrate / paint100 ppm total lead; 90 ppm paint (16 CFR 1303)Yes
Tracking labelCPSA section 14(a)(5)No lab test; show photos

Sources: Amazon Seller Central: Children's toys, CPSC: Toy Safety Business Guidance. See our ASTM F963 guide and lead and phthalate guide.

Common rejections

Why do reports get rejected?

  • The lab is accredited (ISO 17025) but not CPSC-accepted for that rule, or the accepted location differs from the one on the report.
  • The report is for an older edition (for example F963-17) on a toy made after April 20, 2024, when F963-23 became mandatory.
  • It's a factory's generic report in another company's name, or covers a different model.
  • One component or color is missing from the chemistry testing.

Sources: CPSC: Toy Safety Business Guidance, CPSC: Selecting a third-party laboratory, Eurofins: Amazon Direct Validation guide (Oct 2026).

Then what

I have a valid report. What's next?

Issue your CPC (you are the certifier), photograph the tracking label, and submit. For toys, Amazon routes the package through an approved TIC provider; see how to answer Amazon’s CPC request. Selling elsewhere too? Compare Walmart and TikTok Shop rules.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a report from an ISO 17025 lab that isn't CPSC-accepted?

Not for CPSC-regulated children's products. Amazon requires independent testing at a CPSC-accepted lab, and CPSC accepts labs rule by rule and location by location.

Is a 13-month-old toy report acceptable on Amazon?

Amazon's toy policy asks for a report issued within the previous 12 months, so plan retesting before the anniversary.

Does the report have to be in my company's name?

It should match the importer on your CPC. Reports issued to another company commonly cause rejections.

Does Amazon accept reports on golden samples?

No. Amazon's guidelines say it accepts only passing reports on products from a production run, not pre-production or prototype units.

Do I need photos of the tested product on the report?

Not always required, but matching photos and model numbers make it much easier for Amazon or a TIC provider to confirm the report covers your listing.

Next step

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Sources

Official sources we checked

Checked October 2026. Rules and marketplace policies change; confirm on the source before you act.