CPSIA Resources

US flagThe Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) represents the most comprehensive overhaul of the consumer product safety legislation in the United States since the 1970's. Bureau Veritas will keep you updated on all the latest CPSIA updates.


Information from Bureau Veritas


Recent Bulletins on CPSIA:

7/7/10: CPSC Releases Ballot Vote Sheet Recommending NPR for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Cribs

6/28/10: NEWSBYTE: Bureau Veritas to Provide Children’s Bicycle Helmet Testing

6/3/10: NEWSBYTE: CPSC Issues Final Mandatory Rule for Infant Walkers

5/19/10: CPSC Issues Draft Final Rule for Infant Walkers

4/28/10: CPSIA Component Testing Proposed Rule

4/26/10: CPSC Issues Proposed Rule on Testing and Labeling Pertaining to Product Certification

4/6/10: NEWSBYTE: Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces Two New Proposed Rules

4/5/10: NEWSBYTE: CPSC Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel on Phthalates – First Meeting to be Held


Click here to view a list of all Bureau Veritas Bulletins.




Latest Lab Accredited:

Buffalo, New York; Singapore; Taipei, Taiwan; Guangzhou, China; Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong; Lahore, Pakistan; and Warrington, United Kingdom laboratories accredited for 16 CFR 1610, Flammability of Clothing Textiles (9/3/2010).


View Labs Accredited by Accreditation Scope:

Bicycle Helmets, 16 CFR Part 1203

Lead Paint, 16 CFR Part 1303

Clacker Balls, 16 CFR Part 1500.86(a)(5)

Dive Sticks & Other Similar Articles, 16 CFR Part 1500.86(a)(7) and (8)

Full-Size Cribs, 16 CFR Part 1508

Non Full-Size Cribs, 16 CFR Part 1509

Pacifiers, 16 CFR Part 1511

Small Parts Rule, 16 CFR Part 1501

Electrically Operated Toys or Articles, 16 CFR Part 1505

Lead Content in Children's Metal Jewelry, Test Method CPSC-CH-E1001-08

Rattles, 16 CFR Part 1510

Bunk Beds, 16 CFR Part 1513

Lead Content in Children's Metal Products, Test Method CPSC-CH-E1001-08

Lead Content in Children's Non-Metal Products, Test Method CPSC-CH-E1002-08

Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film, 16 CFR Part 1611

Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs, 16 CFR Part 1630

Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs, 16 CFR Part 1631

Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610


Additional Information

For more on CPSIA from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, please visit http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html


Last Updated: 9/3/2010