What a children's product tracking label must include (CPSIA section 103)

Permanent tracking information on the product and packaging, to the extent practicable. The four pieces of information CPSC expects, with practical label examples.

The problem

CPSIA section 103 requires permanent distinguishing marks on children's products and their packaging, to the extent practicable, that let the ultimate purchaser identify:

the manufacturer or private labeler name,
the location and date of production,
detailed information on the manufacturing process, such as batch or run number, and
any other information that helps identify the specific source of the product.

CPSC's guidance allows flexibility in format and placement. Amazon reviewers commonly ask for photos of the label on the actual product and packaging.

How to fix it

Choose a permanent method (sewn-in label, molded mark, printed and durable sticker) suitable for the product.
Include name, production place (at least city and country), production date and batch/run code.
Put the information on the packaging too.
Keep the batch code consistent with your CPC and production records.
Photograph the real label for Amazon if asked.

Check your documents before you resubmit

Upload your CPC or GCC and the test report. The free pre-check compares identifiers, cited rules, lab, dates and certifier across the documents and returns a red/amber/green list of what to fix.

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Checklist before resubmitting

Manufacturer / private labeler name
Production location
Production date
Batch or run number
On product and packaging

Sources

CPSC: Tracking labels business guidance