CPSC Publishes Final Rule to Implement eFiling for Certificates of Compliance.
On January 8, 2025, the US CPSC published in the Federal Register its Final Rule to implement changes to 16 CFR 1110, including eFiling. The published document can be found here: Federal Register: Certificates of Compliance.
The Final Rule will become effective on July 8, 2026, unless the regulated products enter from a foreign trade zone (FTZ) for consumption or warehousing, when the effective date will be January 8, 2027.
The CPSC’s new eFiling program will apply to all imported consumer products subject to mandatory safety standards and requiring certification, including de minimis shipments. The upcoming mandatory eFiling requirement will significantly impact the way products enter the US market.
Simplify CPSC eFiling with SGS SMART
SGS SMART – the one-stop supply chain management platform for compliance, traceability and sustainability – now includes an integrated eFiling module. Designed to align with CPSC requirements, it automatically collects product data, ensuring accuracy and reducing the possibility of manual input errors. Certificate data can be received in one of three ways:
- Word general certificate of conformity (GCC)/children’s product certificate (CPC) document export
- CSV file export
- Direct submission via API to the CPSC
SGS SMART also provides the opportunity to receive regulatory updates and allows continuous monitoring of product test data against CPSC regulations. Documentation is held in a centralized database and can be easily accessed and tailored to the individual needs of each client.
With a decision on CPSC eFiling rules now made, importers, manufacturers and private labelers operating in the US must prepare their supply chains for the new requirements. The SGS SMART CPSC eFiling module enables a seamless transition.
For further information, please contact:
Kelly Peng
Technical Team, Hardlines
Connectivity & Products
t:+86(0)755 2532 8242
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