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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is implementing a significant change to how product safety information is submitted at the time of importation. Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of CPSC‑regulated consumer products will be required to electronically file Certificate of Compliance (CoC) data at entry. This update does not change which products require testing or certification. Instead, it modernizes the process by which certificate data is transmitted to CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and phases out the long‑standing practice of providing test certificates only upon request.
All importers of regulated consumer products should begin preparing now to ensure uninterrupted entry into the United States.
eFiling Resources for Importers | CPSC.gov
What Products Require Certification:
•Finished consumer products
•Subject to a consumer product safety rule, ban, standard, or regulation
•Imported for consumption or warehousing
•Distributed in commerce
CPSC has published a corresponding HTS list to help importers identify affected products: CPSC-Guidance-and-HTS-List-for-Filing-of-Electronic-Certificates-6B-Cleared.pdf
What the New eFiling Program Requires
•Electronic submission of CoC data to CBP via the PGA Message Set at the time of entry (will be uploaded to SMS Shell production June 24th)
•Creation and maintenance of a CPSC Product Registry Business Account
•No change to which products require a CoC—only how certificate data is transmitted
•CPSC will use the data to enhance targeting and risk assessment, which may reduce examinations for compliant importers
eFiling Participant Welcome Packet
Voluntary Participation Now Open
CPSC is currently accepting participants for the voluntary phase of eFiling. Importers may self‑register through an expedited process designed to increase participation and reduce wait times. Registration will close once the 2,000‑participant limit is reached.
CPSC eFiling Program Slick Sheet
Benefits of Early Participation
•Access to training materials and support resources
•Ability to test internal systems before the mandate
•Opportunity to provide feedback that may shape future enhancements
Key Dates
•Voluntary Stage: Open now (self‑registration required; limited capacity)
•Mandatory Compliance: July 8, 2026, for most imported and domestically produced regulated consumer products
Even if you do not participate in the voluntary stage, we strongly encourage you to review your product lines, identify affected items, and ensure all CPSC compliance requirements are met well in advance of the mandatory implementation date.
For additional information, please visit the CPSC Product Registry or review CPSC’s published eFiling resources.
CPSC Product Registry | CPSC.gov
Regulations, Mandatory Standards and Bans | CPSC.gov
https://business.cpsc.gov/robot/
eFiling – CPSC’s Modern Approach for Filing Certificate Data | CPSC.gov
For technical questions you can email CPSC directly at efilingsupport@cpsc.gov