Overview

Amazon enforces strict compliance requirements for sellers listing children's apparel on its marketplace. If you sell clothing designed for children ages 12 and under, you must meet specific federal safety standards and be prepared to submit documentation proving your products are compliant. Failure to meet these requirements can result in listing removal, selling privilege restrictions, or withheld payments.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Children's apparel definition — This policy applies to clothing intended for children ages 12 and under. Children's sleepwear falls under a separate policy with its own requirements.
• Testing is mandatory — All children's apparel must be tested by a CPSC-accepted laboratory and comply with several federal regulations before being listed on Amazon.
• Documentation must be readily available — Amazon can request compliance documents at any time, so sellers should keep all certificates, test reports, and product images organized and accessible.
• Original documents only — Amazon does not accept scanned copies of test reports or certificates. You must provide original documentation.
• A Children's Product Certificate (CPC) is required — Every children's apparel product you list must have a valid CPC on file.

Regulatory Standards You Must Meet

Sellers listing children's apparel on Amazon must ensure their products have been tested to and comply with several key regulations. These include the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which sets lead content and phthalate limits for children's products. Products must also meet the flammability standards outlined in 16 CFR 1610, which governs the burn resistance of textile fabrics. Additionally, the small parts regulation under 16 CFR 1501 applies to apparel with components that could pose a choking hazard for young children. Finally, products must comply with mandatory tracking label requirements under CPSA Section 14(a)(5), which ensures every item can be traced back to its manufacturer and production batch.

Required Documentation and Information

When Amazon requests compliance verification, sellers need to provide a comprehensive set of documents and details. This includes your company name, seller ID, and contact information such as email and phone number. You must also supply a complete list of all children's apparel products you offer on the marketplace, along with packaging and label images showing all sides of the product. Product instructions and manuals are required as well. Most importantly, you need test reports from a CPSC-accepted laboratory confirming compliance with each applicable regulation, plus images or documentation proving your products meet tracking label requirements. A valid Children's Product Certificate must accompany every product covered by this policy.