The U.S. GCC Certificate, or General Certificate of Conformity, is a certificate that proves non-children (general use) products comply with all applicable consumer product safety rules. This certificate is a written declaration issued by the manufacturer or importer based on a reasonable testing plan, indicating that their products meet specific safety standards and regulatory requirements.
What products require a GCC certificate?
Building glass materials, clothing, mattresses, bunk beds, paints and similar surface coatings, carpets, antennas, cellulose insulation, matchboxes, portable gas containers, lawn darts, bicycles, ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), multi-purpose lighters, electric lawn mowers, cigarette lighters, consumer repair compounds, garage door openers, metal candle wicks, drywall, special packaging, bicycle helmets, artificial ember materials, pool and spa drain covers, fireworks, vinyl plastic film, refrigerator doors, etc.
What is the difference between GCC and CPC applicability?
The GCC certificate applies to non-children’s products, i.e., products intended for adults, and these products must be listed in the GCC product list provided by the CPSC.
On the other hand, the CPC certificate, or Children’s Product Certificate, is for children’s products, primarily designed or intended for use by children aged ≤12 years. For children’s products, a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) must be issued instead of a GCC certificate.
What information must be included in the GCC certificate?
1. Identification of the product corresponding to this certificate.
2. A description of the rules, bans, standards, or regulations that the product must comply with.
3. Information about the importer or domestic manufacturer who certifies the product’s compliance.
4. Product description, production date and location, and the date and location of product testing.
5. Name of the testing agency, detailed mailing address, phone number, and contact information for the individual responsible for recording test results.
The above information provides a detailed introduction to the U.S. GCC Certificate, including its definition, applicability, and the information required to be included. It is hoped that this information will help better understand the GCC certificate to comply with the relevant regulations and requirements when exporting to the U.S. market.
