Understanding safety certifications is essential for any brand selling baby products internationally. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the key certifications and what they mean.
FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
For the U.S. market, baby bottles and feeding products must comply with FDA 21 CFR 177 regulations for food-contact substances. This ensures materials are safe when in contact with food.
CE Marking (European Union)
The CE mark indicates conformity with EU health, safety, and environmental protection standards. For baby bottles, EN 14350 is the specific standard covering drinking equipment for young children.
CPC (Children’s Product Certificate)
Required for all children’s products sold in the U.S. A CPC certifies that the product has been tested by a CPSC-accepted lab and complies with all applicable children’s product safety rules.
CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act)
Sets limits on lead content (100 ppm), phthalates (1000 ppm for specific types), and requires third-party testing and tracking labels.
ISO 8124
International standard for the safety of toys, also applied to children’s feeding products. Covers mechanical/physical properties, flammability, and chemical migration.
BPA-Free Certification
While BPA is banned in baby bottles in many countries, having BPA-free certification from an accredited lab provides additional consumer confidence.
SGS Verification
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. An SGS factory audit verifies quality management systems and ethical manufacturing practices.
BebeFree’s Certification Portfolio
We hold FDA, CE, ISO 8124, EN 14350, CPC, CPSIA certifications, and all our products are BPA-free and SGS verified. View our quality standards or request certificate copies.