Walmart CPSIA Compliance — Children's Product Safety Requirements
CPSIA is a US federal law that Walmart enforces aggressively in baby, toys, and children's apparel categories. Selling without compliance is both a Walmart suspension risk and a federal liability. Here's what's required + the application path.
What CPSIA covers
Any product designed for children 12 and under. Includes: toys (CPSIA + ASTM F963), children's apparel (size 14 and under), baby products (cribs, strollers, car seats), children's furniture, children's jewelry.
Lead-content testing + phthalate testing + tracking-label disclosure required.
Required documents
Children's Product Certificate (CPC): per-SKU certificate stating compliance with each applicable rule.
Tracking-label disclosure: manufacturer info + batch number + date code on the product or packaging.
Lab testing reports: for products with small parts (< 3.17cm) — required for choking-hazard verification.
Walmart application path
Seller Center → Restricted Categories → Baby (or Toys, depending on product). Upload the CPC + tracking-label disclosure + lab reports.
Walmart's compliance team reviews within 2-6 weeks. Approval gates listing visibility — listings stay invisible until approved.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate CPC per SKU?
Yes — each unique product (SKU) needs its own CPC. Variants in size/color of the same product can share a CPC if the materials are identical.
Does Walmart audit CPSIA compliance?
Yes, randomly. They request the CPC for any listed product on demand. Failure to produce = listing pulled + account warning.