Toys are regulated consumer products. Here is the 2026 pre-launch compliance checklist.
Marketplace note (Canada): Bilingual (English/French) recommended; Health Canada oversees cosmetics (Notification Form) and toy safety (CCPSA).
Lead limits, phthalate limits, and third-party testing against ASTM F963 are required; a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) must back the listing.
Toys need CE marking, EN71 testing, and a Declaration of Conformity; the EU GPSR (Dec 2024) adds labeling and traceability duties.
Small-parts warning for under-3; button-cell batteries need secure compartments and warnings (US Reese's Law, EU).
Accurate origin labeling; EU textile/toy labeling rules apply.
Yes — a Children's Product Certificate based on third-party testing is required for toys; Amazon can request it.
For toys with small parts, 'Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs' is mandatory in the US.
Yes — button-cell batteries must be secured and warned against (Reese's Law in the US, similar EU rules).
Paste the ASIN or draft copy into a compliance scanner that flags missing certifications, age grading, and hazard warnings.
Selling on amazon.ca (CAD) means these local rules apply in addition to Amazon's global listing policies:
Toys note: For toys, age-grading and small-parts warnings are strictly enforced; missing CHOKING HAZARD labelling is an instant removal.
Run a free amazon.ca compliance check to flag these before Amazon suppresses your listing.