Certification and Registration
16 CFR Part 1215 – Infant Bath Seats
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CPC
What is a baby bath seat?
A baby bath seat provides minimal front and back support for a seated infant in a bathtub, sink, or similar container while a caregiver bathes the child. It does not include water‑retention products such as infant bathtubs.
Applicable Standards
16 CFR Part 1215 Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats
ASTM F1967-19 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats
What is the purpose of the infant bath seat standard?
This standard aims to prevent injuries and fatalities, especially drowning and near‑drowning incidents involving infants using bath seats.
What are the specific requirements for infant bath seats?
The primary performance requirements under ASTM F1967‑19 include:
- Latches and locking mechanisms;
- Shear, crush, and pinch prevention;
- Entrapment prevention at accessible openings and apertures;
- Torque/tension testing on graspable components;
- Permanent warning labels;
- Stability testing on both anti‑slip and smooth surfaces to assess tipping;
- Passive crotch restraint to prevent children from sliding off the front or sides;
- Static load testing to check for fracture or damage during use;
- Suction cup attachment requirements (if used);
- Leg‑opening restrictions to prevent slipping through or becoming trapped when the body tilts; and
- Warning labels and instruction manuals (testing requires applying the test solution to all product contact areas).
Additional CPSIA requirements for infant bath seats
Baby bath seats must also comply with CPSIA requirements on:
1.Surface coating. Paint lead content shall not exceed 90 ppm (0.009%).
2.Lead content. Total lead in any accessible component shall not exceed 100 ppm (0.01%).
3.Testing and certification. Must be tested by a CPSC‑accredited third‑party lab; based on testing, the domestic manufacturer or importer must issue a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC).
4.Registration card. Manufacturers must provide a postage‑paid registration form, maintain registrant records, and affix permanent markings with manufacturer name/contact, model name/number, and manufacture date.
5.Tracking label. A permanent traceability mark on the product and packaging must include the manufacturer or private‑label brand name, place and date of manufacture, and batch/lot number.
Where the information required for both the traceability label and the registration card overlaps, a single permanent mark may satisfy both requirements, provided that the traceability label also appears on the packaging.
In the U.S., infant bath seats are essential for newborns, making rigorous safety testing and compliance critical. SATISFY provides comprehensive testing and evaluation services under 16 CFR Part 1215.
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