Certification and Registration
16 CFR 1234 – Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs
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CPC
What is a baby bathtub?
An “infant bathtub” is a tub, enclosure, or similar water‑holding product placed in an adult bathtub, sink, or other surface to support or contain an infant (lying, sitting, or standing) during caregiver bathing, or to serve both functions (ASTM F2670‑22, Clause 3.1.4).
Covered designs include bucket‑style upright tubs, inclined‑seat tubs for young infants, inflatable tubs, foldable tubs, and hydrotherapy tubs (with handheld showers or whirlpool features). ASTM F2670‑22 (Clause 6.1) permits permanent or detachable passive crotch restraints but prohibits any restraint system requiring caregiver action to secure or release.
What is the purpose of the infant bathtub standard?
This standard reduces death and injury risks from drowning, near‑drowning, and tip‑over incidents.
Applicable Standards
16 CFR 1234 Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs
ASTM F2670-22 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs
What are the requirements for baby bathtubs?
16 CFR 1234 imposes requirements on overall integrity, operation, marking, labeling, and instruction manuals. Performance requirements cover restraints, protective components, and structural/accessory integrity.
Additional CPSIA requirements for infant bathtubs
Baby bathtubs must comply with:
1.Surface coating – paint/finishes shall not contain lead exceeding 90 ppm (0.009%).
2.Lead content – total lead in any accessible part shall not exceed 100 ppm (0.01%).
3.Testing and certification – must be tested by a CPSC‑accredited third‑party lab; based on results, the domestic manufacturer (or importer) must issue a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC).
4.Labelling – durable infant/toddler products must bear permanent labels (including traceability labels) on both the product and its packaging.
5.Registration card – additional markings and a product registration card must be attached to the product.
If the information required for the traceability label and the registration card overlaps, a single marking on the product may satisfy both, but the traceability label must still appear on the packaging.
The U.S. market has strong demand for infant products, with equally stringent regulations. SATISFY offers compliance guidance for such products; contact SATISFY customer service for more details.
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