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TEMU Requires Sellers to Provide 16 CFR 1610 Test Reports and GCC

Author:SATISFY

In the cross-border e-commerce sector, compliance requirements on the TEMU platform are of paramount importance. Recently, our company has received numerous inquiries from TEMU sellers requesting that relevant textile products provide 16 CFR 1610 test reports and General Conformity Certificates (GCC). Failure to furnish these documents may result in the removal of the products from the platform.

16 CFR 1610 Flammability Testing of Textiles and Apparel

16 CFR 1610 STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CLOTHING TEXTILES

16 CFR 1610 Flammability Standards for Textiles and Apparel

16 CFR Part 1610 This standard applies to all fabrics—whether made from natural or synthetic fibers and whether finished or unfinished—as well as to apparel manufactured from such fabrics. It does not apply to hats, gloves, hosiery, or lining fabrics. Specific test methods are provided. As follows:

Test sample: 10 Five samples, each measuring 50 × 150 mm, with five specimens of both the original and the treated material.

Sample preparation: According to the special After dry cleaning, the fabric is washed twice in water at 35°C with a liquor ratio of 1:30, followed by low-temperature drying for 1 hour.

Official Testing: Once the flow rate has stabilized (approximately 5 minutes), adjust the flame length to 16 mm (5/8 inch). Place the mounted specimen on the specimen holder inside the test chamber. Activate the ignition device to allow the flame to impinge on the specimen for 1.0 second. The timer will start automatically. Record the burn time between the two thread marks.

Flammability requirements: 16 CFR Part 1610 The standard specifies detailed test methods and combustion performance requirements, with combustion performance classified into three levels:

◎Level 1 applies to Clothing;

◎Level 2 applies only to napped textiles and is also suitable for apparel;

◎ Level 3 may not be used for the manufacture of apparel and is prohibited from import into the United States.

Level	Flat fabric	Napped fabric
Class 1	Flame spread time ≥ 3.5 s	- Flame spread time ≥ 7 s, or - Flash‑ignition time: 0–7 s; the backing fabric was not ignited, or the backing fabric did not melt.
Class 2	Not applicable	The flame spread time is 4–7 seconds, and the base fabric has been ignited.
Class 3	Flame spread time < 4 s	The flame spread time is less than 4 seconds, and the base fabric has been ignited.

General Certificate of Conformity(GCC) General Conformity Certificate

General Certificate of Conformity GCC) Namely, a general conformity certificate. , is a key document that certifies a product’s compliance with U.S. consumer product safety regulations. It contains comprehensive information, as follows:

◎Product Information: Provide detailed product names, descriptions, colors, and other information to help consumers clearly understand the product.

◎Importer or Manufacturer Information: Includes the name, address, and telephone number, facilitating product traceability and clarifying the responsible party.

◎ Contact information for the holder of the qualification and test result documents: Includes name, address, email, and phone number to facilitate follow-up communication and issue resolution.

◎ Production and Inspection Information: This includes the date of manufacture, place of origin, the time and address of sample testing, as well as detailed information about the third-party testing agency, thereby ensuring the authenticity and reliability of the certificate.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

If a seller fails to provide proof of compliance with the 16 CFR 1610 standard and a valid GCC certificate as required by EMU, they may face numerous issues. The product may be unable to be listed for sale, and even already listed items could be forcibly delisted, thereby impacting the store’s sales performance and reputation. Furthermore, sellers may incur penalties such as platform fines, resulting in financial losses.

Seller response measures: Taking apparel sellers as an example, enter TEMU When selling products on the platform, the following tasks must be properly addressed: ：

Product Inspection: Conduct rigorous self-inspections of products and engage qualified, experienced third-party testing laboratories to comprehensively evaluate the flammability performance of apparel in accordance with 16 CFR Part 1610.

GCC Certificate Preparation: After obtaining the test report, accurately complete all required information in accordance with GCC certification requirements, ensuring that the content is truthful and valid. At the same time, you must ensure GC… C The certificate and the test report are consistent, forming a complete chain of evidence.

TEMU Compliance with the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1610 and the GCC is both essential for the platform’s standardized operations and a demonstration of responsibility toward consumer safety. Sellers should prioritize these compliance obligations, proactively prepare, and build on compliant business practices to achieve long-term, stable growth on the TEMU platform, thereby earning consumer trust and expanding their market share.

SATISFY Will be for We provide one-stop, professional, and efficient services for GCC certification and related testing, helping cross-border e‑commerce sellers on Amazon and TEMU navigate the U.S. market with confidence. For more information, please contact SATISFY customer service.