Amazon Direct Validation for toys

Document verification (review of test reports, DoC/CPC, and other compliance documents), label and manual review, corrective support, and certificate upload and reporting.

Amazon Direct Validation for furniture (clothing storage units/CSUs)

Document verification (review of test reports, CPC, and other compliance documents against applicable standards), label and manual review, corrective support, and certificate upload and reporting.

How does Amazon Direct Validation work with Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines?

The Direct Validation process replaces the former self-upload compliance workflow. Whether you sell toys, furniture, or both, the steps are the same:

Step 1: Initiate on Seller Central 

Navigate to Performance → Account Health → Policy Compliance → Verify Your Products. Select the ASINs flagged for validation and create a Test Request Form (TRF).

Step 2: Select Eurofins as your TIC provider 

Choose Eurofins from Amazon's approved TIC list for the relevant category (toys or furniture/CSU). Alternatively, contact us here. Our team will be in touch with you to discuss scope, pricing, and timelines.

Step 3: Submit reports or samples 

Already have a test report? We review and validate it. Need fresh testing? Send product samples to our nearest accredited laboratory.

Step 4: Results synced to Amazon 

Once verification is complete, we transmit results directly to Amazon's system. You'll see "Passed" status in your Seller Central dashboard within 1 to 2 business days.

Starting September 2025, Amazon requires Direct Validation for children’s toys. According to Amazon’s definition, children’s toys are products intended for learning or play by a child 12 years of age or younger.

As of March 2026, it applies to the following countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

As an Amazon-approved Direct Validation provider, Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines helps you meet these requirements:

• Document verification: Review of test reports, DoC/CPC, and other compliance documents
• Label and manual review: Ensure product labels and user instructions meet regulatory standards
• Corrective support: Provide corrective advice and re-inspection if needed
• Certificate upload and reporting: Submit compliance certificates to Amazon and share reports with sellers

Find out more in our article, "FAQs on Amazon Direct Validation for Toys: Requirements, Approved TIC Providers, and How to Stay Listed".

Apart from that, you are also required to comply with a broad set of safety regulations and standards if selling toys globally on Amazon. These include the EU Toy Safety Directive, EN 71, CE marking, REACH, CPSIA, ASTM F963, ISO 8124, and the upcoming U.S. CPSC eFiling requirement. Learn more about our Toy Testing services or contact us directly.

Starting in March 2026, Amazon mandates Direct Validation for clothing storage units (CSUs) and for CSUs intended for children. Amazon defines CSU as a freestanding furniture designed to store clothes with drawers (including fabric) and/or hinged doors that meet all of the following criteria:

• Height: At least 27 inches
• Weight: At least 30 pounds
• Storage volume: At least 3.2 cubic feet

Examples include chests, chests of drawers, drawer chests, armoires, chiffarobes, bureaus, door chests, and dressers, with the exception of bookcases, shelving units, entertaining furniture, jewellery armoires, etc.

This new policy applies to the required CSUs listings on Amazon in the U.S. and Canada, including both new listings and previously approved ASINs. This includes fabric clothing storage units, which were previously excluded.

As an Amazon-approved Direct Validation provider, Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines helps you meet these requirements quickly and efficiently:

• Document verification: Review of test reports, CPC, and other compliance documents against applicable standards, including 16 CFR Part 1261, ASTM F2057-23, 16 CFR Part 1303, 40 CFR Part 770, and for units intended for children, CPSIA and 16 CFR 1500.48/1500.49
• Label and manual review: Ensure product labels, assembly instructions, and tip-over warning labels meet regulatory standards
• Corrective support: Provide corrective advice and re-testing if needed
• Certificate upload & reporting: Submit compliance certificates to Amazon and share reports with sellers

If you are also looking for broader furniture testing services to meet regulatory requirements across markets, visit our Furniture Testing page for more information or contact us directly.

Amazon-approved TIC provider for toys and furniture (CSU)

Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines supports suppliers to meet requirements for listing toys and furniture products on the platform.

ISO 17025 accredited laboratories across 20+ countries

With our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories and global network, we help you meet Amazon’s requirements quickly, accurately, and efficiently.

CPSC-accepted laboratory for US Children's Product Certificate (CPC) testing

Approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to conduct the mandatory third-party testing required to issue a Children's Product Certificate (CPC), which is a legal requirement for children's products sold in the US market.

Full-spectrum safety testing for toys and furniture 

Covering a comprehensive range of safety standards from US toy safety (ASTM F963) and European toy safety (EN 71), to furniture tip-over prevention (ASTM F2057), Canada's furniture safety regulation (SOR/2021-148), and the overarching US children's product law (CPSIA).

Dedicated compliance experts to review reports and guide remediation

Our compliance professionals will analyse test results, identify failures or gaps, and offer actionable guidance to help you correct issues and ensure product conformity before launch.