This is copy/pasted from the pdf on the CPSC.gov website that tells you what information is supposed to be included with every certificate. There's also an FAQ section after this that really doesn't help a whole lot.
Here's the link to the file:
http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/cpsia/faq/elecertfaq.pdfI'm a pretty smart girl, but before I send out these official certificates, I want to be sure I'm doing this right.
I'm really freaking over jumping through all of the CPSIA hoops and that absolutely nothing in this whole process has been easy for anybody.
Any suggestions?
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SAMPLE GENERAL CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMITY
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
1. Identification of the product covered by this certificate:
2. Citation to each CPSC product safety regulation to which this product is being certified:
3. Identification of the U.S. importer or domestic manufacturer certifying compliance of the product:
4. Contact information for the individual maintaining records of test results:
5. Date and place where this product was manufactured:
6. Date and place where this product was tested for compliance with the regulation(s) cited above:
7. Identification of any third-party laboratory on whose testing the certificate depends:
This form of certificate and instructions are staff interpretations and do not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. They were prepared by CPSC staff, have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. They may be subject to change based on Commission action.
Instructions for completing the General Certification of Conformity
General Instructions. This sample shows the information that is required for an acceptable certification required by section 14(g) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2063(g).
The required information must be provided in English.
Item 1: Describe the product covered by this certification in enough detail to match the certificate to each product it covers and no others.
Item 2: The certificate must identify separately each rule, ban, standard or regulation under the Acts administered by the Commission that is applicable to the product.
Item 3: Provide the name, full mailing address, and telephone number of the importer or U.S. domestic manufacturer certifying the product.
Item 4: Provide the name, full mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of the person maintaining test records in support of the certification.
Item 5: Provide the date(s) when the product was manufactured by at least month and year. For the place of manufacture provide at least the city and country or administrative region of the place where the product was finally manufactured or assembled. If the same manufacturer operates more than one location in the same city, provide the street address of the factory.
Item 6: Give the date of the tests or test report(s) on which certification is being based and the location(s) of the testing.
Item 7: If a third-party laboratory tested the product or conducted a testing program on which the certification is based, give the name, full mailing address and telephone number of the laboratory.
This form of certificate and instructions are staff interpretations and do not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. They were prepared by CPSC staff, have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. They may be subject to change based on Commission action.
