Test Manuals

• July 1, 2010

  Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear Test Manual
• June 1, 2010

  Toy Testing Laboratory Test Manual
• October 1, 2008

  Flammability of Clothing Textiles Test Manual
• August 17, 2006

  Consumer Fireworks Testing Manual
• May 1, 2002

  Bunk Bed Test Manual
• May 1, 1991

  Mattress Test Manual
• July 1, 1985

  Rattle Test Manual
• February 7, 1985

  Lawnmower Test Manual
• September 1, 1984

  Pacifiers Test Manual
• March 19, 1976

  Bicycle Test Manual

Test Methods

CPSC staff has prepared the test methods listed below as reference guides.  These test methods have not been reviewed or approved by, and they may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission.

• November 15, 2012

  Total Lead (Pb) in Children’s Metal Products (Including Children’s Metal Jewelry): Standard Operating Procedure, Revision (CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3)
• November 15, 2012

  Total Lead (Pb) in Non-Metal Children’s Products: Standard Operating Procedure Revision (CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3)
• April 10, 2012

  Total Lead (Pb) in Children’s Metal Products (Including Children’s Metal Jewelry) Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-E1001-08_2)
• April 10, 2012

  Total Lead (Pb) in Non-Metal Children's Products: Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-E1002-08.2)
• February 25, 2011

  Total Lead (Pb) in Paint and Other Similar Surface Coatings, Revision (CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1)
• January 24, 2011

  Test Method: CPSC-CH-E1004-11, Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Cadmium (Cd) Extractability from Children's Metal Jewelry
• June 21, 2010

  Total Lead (Pb) in Non-Metal Children’s Products Standard Operating Procedure, Revised (CPSC-CH-E1002-08.1)
• June 21, 2010

  Total Lead (Pb) in Metal Children’s Products (including Children’s Metal Jewelry) Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1)
• April 1, 2010

  Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3)
• April 26, 2009

  Total Lead (Pb) in Paint and Other Similar Surface Coatings (CPSC-CH-E1003-09)
• February 1, 2009

  Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Total Lead (Pb) in Non-Metal Children's Prodcuts (CPSC-CH-E1002-08)
• December 4, 2008

  Total Lead (Pb) in Children’s Metal Products (Including Children’s Metal Jewelry) Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-E1001-08)
• February 3, 2005

  Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Lead (Pb) and Its Availability in Children's Metal Jewelry (See only section I. Screening Test for Total Pb Analysis)
• February 1, 2005

  Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Lead (Pb) and its Availability in Children's Metal Jewelry